WHO AM I? Meeting the Self in the in the Prodigal Son

St. Luke, Rembrandt, and Henri Nouwen are our human guides as we examine and discern the different spiritual states revealed in Holy Scripture’s parable of The Prodigal Son. Art, writing, and personal experience combine to help us realize the broader implications of this narrative and how they apply to our lives. Careful attention to art, close reading of texts, personal reflection, and discussion will form the basis of this retreat.

Presenters: Landi, Obl.OSB & Mary Kauffman, Obl.OSB

REESE LANDI is an Oblate of Valyermo. She is a nurse and an artist. Reese completed her Art of Spiritual Direction through LMU and has enjoyed using art to enhance one’s understanding of scripture. Reese is certified in Art for Healing through Brandman University and has worked with a non-profit to practice art therapy.

MARY KAUFFMAN is an oblate of Valyermo. She has an MA in English and has taught ESL, various levels of English and writing, and literature courses at several colleges in the Los Angeles and Orange County areas. Now retired, she enjoys sharing her love of reading and writing through participation in different reading and literary groups, particularly those with an emphasis on discovering the transcendent and increasing our Christian awareness through exploration of the written word.

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