HOUSES OF CONTEMPLATION
The Correllian Tradition strongly favors the development of Contemplative orders focused on meditation and self-development. These orders may be based upon temporary or longer-term retirement from the mundane world. We believe it is important for people to be able to get away from the pressures of the world for spiritual retreat and re-creation. We feel that an ideal period for such spiritual retreat for most people would be from a few days to a few weeks.
To this end we desire to found one or more Contemplative Houses to provide for this need. These Contemplative Houses would be available to members of the Correllian Tradition for spiritual retreats whenever needed. In addition they could sponsor classes and workshops for Tradition members as well as the general public.
There were several unsuccessful attempts to establish Houses of Contemplation in the Correllian Tradition. Greenwood House, the former home of the Regent LaVeda was the first such attempt. The Victoria Carlson House of Contemplation in Hoopeston, IL, and the House of Hesychia in Rossville, IL, also existed for a time. For logistical reasons it is very difficult to establish a House of Contemplation, even if limited to a retreat center.
Current Correllian Houses of Contemplation include:
The Correllian Tradition strongly favors the development of Contemplative orders focused on meditation and self-development. These orders may be based upon temporary or longer-term retirement from the mundane world. We believe it is important for people to be able to get away from the pressures of the world for spiritual retreat and re-creation. We feel that an ideal period for such spiritual retreat for most people would be from a few days to a few weeks.
To this end we desire to found one or more Contemplative Houses to provide for this need. These Contemplative Houses would be available to members of the Correllian Tradition for spiritual retreats whenever needed. In addition they could sponsor classes and workshops for Tradition members as well as the general public.
There were several unsuccessful attempts to establish Houses of Contemplation in the Correllian Tradition. Greenwood House, the former home of the Regent LaVeda was the first such attempt. The Victoria Carlson House of Contemplation in Hoopeston, IL, and the House of Hesychia in Rossville, IL, also existed for a time. For logistical reasons it is very difficult to establish a House of Contemplation, even if limited to a retreat center.
Current Correllian Houses of Contemplation include: