Spiritual Nexus: Discovery in America's Heartland

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Spiritual Nexus: Discovery in America's Heartland

Seeking relief from Chicago's hectic pace, William Baltz purchased a small lake house in the serene countryside of southwest Michigan. His neighborâ€”an artist in the process of beautifying the sanctuary of a large Catholic parishâ€”related to him that five nearby spiritual centers proved critical to his complete recovery from a serious illness. Intrigued, William set out to learn about these places for himself. Nestled in a tranquil area of wild-flower fields, lakes and woods not far from his cottage, he discovered that these retreat centersâ€”which form what many call a spiritual nexusâ€”quietly attract people from around the country and all walks of life who seek self-discovery, rest and healing. In order of their founding they are: St. Gregoryâ€™s Abbey, a Benedictine monastery; Apple Farm Community, established by Helen Luke and three other women inspired by the teachings of psychologist Carl Jung; the Hermitage, founded by a man whose life-long dream was to build a place in the country where people could rest, pray and enjoy nature in silence; GilChrist, a contemplative retreat that welcomes all faiths and beliefs; and the EarthSong Peace Chamber, inspired by Native-American mystic Jospeh Rael. How did these beautiful, peaceful and comfortable retreatsâ€”all within a two-mile radius of each otherâ€”come to be on the outskirts of a small Midwestern town? Who runs and stays at them, and why? What began as an investigation by a writer on the trail of another story turned into a personal journey of enlightenment. Join William Allen Baltz as he explores the Spiritual Nexus of Three Rivers, Michigan, and meet the warm, friendly and fascinating people who make it a truly special place. Watch his story on the PBS television program Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly.
Country USA
Brand Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Manufacturer CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Binding Paperback
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781539733492
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Manufacturer	CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Binding	Paperback
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781539733492
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Spiritual Nexus: Discovery in America's Heartland

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