The Monastic Wisdom of John Cassian

This retreat will introduce retreatants to the monastic theology of John Cassian, one of the most important monastic theologians of the early church, as laid out in his two most important works: the Conferences and the Institutes.  Cassian’s overall monastic vision will be discussed alongside his own unique contributions to Western monasticism.  His role as interpreter of the theology of Evagrius Ponticus (and other eastern desert fathers) will be examined alongside his thoroughly biblical vision of monastic life.  Further, the retreat will show how his spiritual theology is applicable to all Christians desiring union with God.

Presenter: REV. DR. GREG PETERS, Obl. OSB, is an oblate of Valyermo, Professor of Medieval and Spiritual Theology at Biola University, La Mirada, CA, and the Servants of Christ Research Professor of Monastic Studies and Ascetical Theology at Nashotah House Theological Seminary in Wisconsin. As an Anglican priest, he serves as Vicar of the Anglican Church of the Epiphany, also in La Mirada. He is the author of Reforming the Monastery: Protestant Theologies of the Religious Life, The Story of Monasticism: Retrieving an Ancient Tradition for Contemporary Spirituality and The Monkhood of All Believers: The Monastic Foundation of Christian Spirituality.

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