Men's 'Rites of Passage' to be run in Scotland in July 2010

The The Men's Rites of Passage (MROP) is a five-day /four-night deeply prayerful and soulful experience, that builds on the classic patterns of male initiation through simple and moving rituals and teaching. Each day includes group prayer, major teaching on central masculine spirituality themes, quiet time for reflection, and sharing in the context of a ‘small group’.

Based upon the teachings of Richard Rohr, this event follows a very successful events run in 2008 and 2009.

TThe event will take place in the grounds of The Bield at Blackruthven near Perth, Scotland from the 26th to the 30th of July 2010.

“Men are asked to come with a willingness to participate from beginning to end and not as an observer. All participants begin at point zero with no agendas to live up to or down to. All that is required is for a man to come with a ‘beginners mind’ and the readiness of a young novice seeking wisdom. Ultimately, initiation, like life itself, is not a spectator’s sport.”
Richard Rohr, program founder

The MROP is:
• a personal discovery about masculine
spirituality
• a time to savour the healing and awesome power of nature
• a process for addressing tough issues such as loss, grief, and failure; and relationships with father, other men and others
• an invitation to listen to the ‘quiet voice of God’
• a chance to return to life with a renewed commitment to your gifts.

The MROP is not:
• a traditional lecture-based retreat
• an informational workshop about men’s spirituality
• a sensitive training or deprivation experience
• a threatening process that requires participants to engage in anything strange or unsafe
• a space in which anyone will try to alter your opinions about religious or other beliefs
• a test of physical stamina.

Here is what others have said;

"The Men's Rites of Passage is unlike any experience of my life. One year later my wife and children still say I am a changed man...less angry and driven, more loving and patient. I cannot think of a man who would not benefit from this program!"

“The most profound thing I had ever experienced. It left me with a stronger and healthier experience of my own masculinity and manhood. I felt for the first time ever, God’s love for me, which is an ever growing relationship that continues to shape my life.”

'Rites of Passage Website' - Click here

If you would like to download a leaflet for this event, click here

Nicholas Vesey, 28/01/2010