• Love

    I am convinced that love is the fundamental energy of the human spirit. ~Gerald May

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  • Spiritual Intimacy: The Power of Group Spiritual Direction

    Spiritual Intimacy: The Power of Group Spiritual Direction

    Today’s post is by Tom Adams There is no deeper intimacy than hearts united in a desire to be with God and each other in prayer. Group spiritual direction is for me a unique and no-fail opportunity to experience that intimacy and to grow in love. The love that develops among strangers in group spiritual…

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  • The Spiritual Life

    The spiritual life is not taught, but caught. You get it through contagion. ~Evelyn Underhill

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  • Three Simple Gifts

    Three Simple Gifts

    Today’s post is by Mary van Balen Recently I attended the Spiritual Director’s International Conference in St. Louis. The keynote speakers are well-known in the area of spirituality, and I looked forward to the breakout sessions, especially one on storytelling. To top it off, travel was a road trip with a good friend filled with…

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  • SGP19 Class Page

    Spiritual Guidance Program – Class of 2019 Class Dates: March 2018 to December 2019 First Residency: July 24-August 2, 2018 Second Residency: June 18-27, 2019 Bon Secours Spiritual Center Accepted Associates Report – Admin only Update your own contact information in My Account (top righthand menu).

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  • Deep Diving

    Deep Diving

    Article by Joan Paddock Maxwell (June 2018 eNews) Over the years I’ve spent about two hundred hours scuba diving. One of the many fascinating parts of the scuba experience is the increasing quiet you encounter as you go further below the ocean’s surface. I used to love to swim down to one hundred feet and…

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Mission

Our mission is to nurture contemplative living and leadership.

Vision

In 2025, Shalem will be a dynamic and inclusive community, empowered by the Spirit, where seekers engage in transformation of themselves, their communities, and the world through spiritual growth, deep connection, and courageous action.

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