Presenters

Laura Swan, OSB

Sr. Laura Swan, OSB, is a writer and spiritual director, who also serves her community as Formation Director. She is the author of numerous books, including The Forgotten Desert Mothers and The Wisdom of the Beguines.

Events with Laura Swan, OSB

Hybrid: Coming Alive with Howard Thurman
January 13, 2024

Mystic Howard Thurman was a student of Gandhi and spiritual mentor to Martin Luther King along with other leaders in the civil rights movement. Join us for a contemplative exploration of the prophetic teachings of Thurman whose compassionate voice is needed more than ever. Some lecture content, interactive sharing, and contemplative time will be the springboard into a greater understanding of the fruitful quiet within which Thurman strove for deep peace and unity. The questions Thurman asked of his students:  “Who are you, really, and Who do you want to be?:” questions we pose with this glimpse of Thurman’s life and…