What's Included:
Perhaps no two authors in the last century have touched so many millions of lives with their deeply Christian imaginations than Lewis and Tolkien. Their intention to create "new mythologies" for England has quite literally touched the whole world, baptizing and evangelizing the imagination with a prophetic vision that speaks powerfully and critically to our reductionistic and "demythologized age". This course, combined with the sacramental vision of St. John Paul II in the Theology of the Body and his Letter to Artists, will delve deeply into the fellowship of these two great men, revealing how their personal histories and shared experiences shaped the writings that continue to shape new generations of readers. We will also explore their sacramental imagination through a host of their novels, stories, poems and letters. As St. John Paul II wrote, "Humanity in every age, and even today, looks to works of art to shed light upon its path and its destiny." (Letter to Artists)
All our week-long retreats include:
- Five days of learning & interactive lecture (30 hours of master’s level instruction)
- Fantastic workbook so you can focus on receiving vs. note-taking
- Daily Mass, adoration, and confession
- Accommodations & delicious meals
- Time for relaxation and networking
- Gorgeous grounds to soak in God’s natural beauty
- Optional round trip shuttle from Philadelphia International Airport