Journey of Illumination
This process challenges you to show up and pay attention daily to the need to overcome the weight of your routine in order to realize a full, intense and well-grounded spiritual journey. Doing so is not easy, but it does involve clear elements:
- Show up and observe (centering)
- Show up and get together (gathering)
- Show up and share (connecting)
- Show up and let go (releasing)
- Show up and act (serving)
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Why initiation?
Throughout history and around the globe, societies have demonstrated that cultural survival is dependent on personal spirituality. Unfortunately, the proven way to lead males on this journey has diminished, and even been lost in the most "modern" societies. In this video, Fr. Richard addresses the reality that if men are not led through an inner journey of powerlessness, they will inevitably misunderstand and abuse power.
Matthew Fox, in his book “The Hidden Spirituality of Men” says it best:“It is time for all men to grow up spiritually. We need to explore ancient wisdom and deep teachings about the spiritual life of men. If it is true that the spiritual life of men is, for many, hidden or concealed, repressed or forgotten, then great things might follow if we dare to unbury and open up……"
If you feel you're ready for initiation into a deeper spiritual life, and to transition to the next phase of your journey. contact us about opportunities to step into the Journey of Illumination.
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JOI - Journey of Illumination

Journey of Illumination is a process for continued spiritual growth and transformation of men. This process challenges you to show up and pay attention daily to the need to overcome the weight of your routine in order to realize a full, intense and well-grounded spiritual journey. Doing so is not easy, but it does involve clear elements:
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The Art of Wandering
I could feel, reaching the top of the hill, that it had been far too long since I last wandered. Before me stretched a panorama of sandstone monoliths dissected by oak-choked draws and punctuated with grassy swales. I felt the excitement of knowing that I was the only human being for miles in a place of no trails. Just then I could have been a boy of two exploring his backyard, an adolescent visiting the distant woods for the first time, a young adult entering his first true wilderness, or a middle-aged underworld guide; a common thread exists in all moments of uncharted exploration.
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Journey of Illumination

