For the year 2015
July 15 – 23
Places of Interest
Reutenbourg (where we will stay) -
g
g
g
a medieval pilgrimage center 22 km
outside of Strasbourg
g
g
g
city on the Rhine, home of John
Tauler and where Eckhart lived for
10 years
g
g
g
center for the Dominican mystics
with the Unterlinden monastery
and original manuscripts
immerse yourself in the spirit of the
Rhineland mystics
learn about Dominican mysticism
in the 14th century
walk interiorly with the Dominican
women and men in their lives of
contemplative preaching
visit cities influenced by the
Dominican mystical movement
pray in churches and chapels
connected with the Rhineland
Dominicans
gain a deeper appreciation of the
history and culture of Alsace - Lorraine
Costs
$1400 for Retreat and Tours
(Does not include airfare)
Deposit of $200 with application form is
due asap to hold your place.
Balance of $1200 is due May 1, 2015
Deposit is non-refundable after
January 1, 2015
(Checks payable to Sisters of Saint Dominic)
Mail to: Sister Jeanne Goyette, OP
40 Ryerson Avenue, #203
Caldwell, NJ 07006
THE
RHINELAND
MYSTICS
Strasbourg, France - a beautiful
Colmar, France - an important
RETREAT
AND
ONE DAY TOURS
Strasbourg, France
July 15 - 23, 2015
with
Mary O’Driscoll, OP
Retreat Staff
Mary O’Driscoll, OP
Jeanne Goyette, OP
Patricia Gallagher, OP
Brian Pierce, OP
Travel Arrangements
where the Rhineland mystics
prayed and preached
Cost and arrangements for travel
are the responsibility of the
retreatant.
Additional information regarding
travel arrangements will be given
upon receipt of the deposit.
g
Accommodations
A unique opportunity to make a retreat
g
where the monasteries of
Dominican nuns were centers of
deep spirituality
g
where Dominican nuns, friars
and lay people lived an intense life
of prayer and friendship
g
where the preaching of Meister
Eckhart, John Tauler and Henry
Suso inspired countless women
and men in their search for union
with God
Rekindle the Dominican
g
spirit of contemplation
g
enthusiasm for the word of God
g
passion for preaching
g
compassion for others
g
global vision
Each retreatant will have a private
room at the guest house in Reinacker,
France. The guest house is located in
a lovely rural area, with little access
to transportation and shopping.
Please be advised
Moderate walking and climbing
stairs are required daily during the
retreat and touring.