The Desert Mothers: Spiritual Practices from the Women of the Wilderness by Mary C. Earle

Have you met the desert mothers, the wilderness monastics of the early church? Come spend some time exploring the life, times, and spirituality of these amazing women through the narrative by Mary C. Earle. This classic is an easy read with helpful examples and practices included with each chapter. Come, let us journey into the desert wilds.

This book study will meet 7-8 pm Tuesday evenings September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 8. 

About the Presenter:

Julie Mussché is a spiritual director, supervisor and presenter. She formerly served as the Director of the Center for Spiritual Development and as Interim Supervisor for the Art of Spiritual Direction Program. She holds a BA and MA in the field of Geography with a specialization in environmental cognition and behavior, and social geography. Her focus of study was on expressions of religion, sacred space and place on the landscape. Before coming on the ASD faculty, Julie served as a public servant for a local agency for twenty-five years and her experience included employee relations and organizational and leadership development, coaching and dispute resolution. Julie is the author of a book, Navigating the Spirit: Charting A Year’s Passage Through God’s Kingdom, which was published in 2009.