A Yearlong Journey with
12 Modern Mystics &Â Prophets
to help you face today's storms with courage and hope.
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The Mystic Who Found Sacredness in Her Identity and Faith
Thea Bowmanâs powerful voice and deep spirituality shattered barriers, demonstrating how embracing oneâs full identity can lead to profound spiritual transformation. Her life reminds us that embracing who we are is sacred and divinely inspired.
A Black Catholic sister, Thea Bowmanâs unique blend of faith, culture, and identity created a mysticism that was both radical and deeply rooted in love. She inspired many with her call to integrate faith, culture, and service, showing that to know God is to fully know oneself.
In this enlightening online retreat, youâll explore:
đŤ Embracing your identity: How to see your true self as a divine creation
đś The power of cultural expression: How music, art, and culture can deepen spiritual connection
đ Service as sacred work: The profound spirituality found in serving others with love
đ§ââď¸ Contemplative prayer in action: Combining inner silence with a life of deep service
⨠Finding God in every aspect of life: How to see the divine in your daily existence
Thea Bowmanâs life and teachings challenge us to see our identity as sacred, inspiring us to embrace who we are and how we serve the world as part of our spiritual journey.
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Presented by Dr. ValLimar Jansen
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Dr. ValLimar Jansen is an internationally acclaimed singer, storyteller, and educator, performing across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Africa. She has headlined at Carnegie Hall, received the Kennedy Center Medallion for Excellence in Educational Theatre, and the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Council of Catholic Women. ValLimar blends Scripture, music, and dramatic storytelling in over 120 annual performances, parish missions, retreats, and concerts. She has produced 15 CDs, authored nine works, and collaborates with her husband, Frank, on music and productions. ValLimar holds a BA in Theatre Arts, an MA in Dramatic Art, and a Doctorate in Christian Performing Arts, and resides in Southern California.
Do you have what you need to stay grounded this year?
We invite you to join 500+ other big-hearted studentsâeach seeking to bring the fire of divine love into a world aching with grief.
In this new course, you'll meet 12 mystics and prophets who show us how to face the chaosâand allow it to draw us out of ourselves and into communion with those around us.
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"Where have you been all my life?"
This is exactly the wild adventure I've been looking to be part of. I LOVE it. This course has been so enriching.
I'm turning 80 this next year and I feel like I've just been born anew into the world of mysticism. Where have you been all my life?"
- Barb Y
What You'll Receive:Â
 â LIVE Monthly MasterclassesÂ
We've hand-picked guest experts who are not only knowledgeable, but also live into their mystics spirituality. Indulge all your curiosities with live Q&A at the end!
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 â Monthly Spiritual Practices
Each month you'll be able to listen to the words of that mystic--in their own voice! Receive a guided meditation to enter into divine presence.
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 â Meet the Mystic Summaries
Receive an at-a-glance summary of each mystics story, context, and what makes them such a badass!
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â Private Community
Discuss the mystics and your own journeys with other kindred spirits! If you choose the "Better" package, you'll be able to join a live small group and connect in the members-only forum.
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 â World Renowned Speakers
Learn from top-notch contemplative teachers like James Finley, Ronald Rolheiser, Laurence Freeman, and more!
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 â A FREE Bonus Course!
When you enroll, you'll also receive FREE access to our course, the Seeker's Guide to Mysticism.
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â Personalized Reading Lists
Hungry to dive deeper? Check out our recommended reading list, so you donât have to sort through the plethora of books yourself.
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 â Rich Continuing Education
You'll receive 18 hours of course time and 12 hours of discussion.
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 â All the best formation, all in one place
No need to trudge through translations on your own. Meet each of these modern mystics in a fresh and full-bodied way!
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"Wonderful, deep, transformational."

- Patty S.
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"Wow. Fabulous class. Humbling. Thank you!!"

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- Audrey D.
 Meet the Mystics:
World Renowned Speakers
Rowan Williams
Former Archbishop of Canterbury, hailed as "one of the world's greatest living theologians"
Fanny Brewster
Jungian Analyst & Author of African Americans and Jungian Psychology: Leaving the Shadows
John Philip Newell
Internationally acclaimed Celtic teacher & Award-winning Author of Sacred Earth Sacred Soul.
Omid SafiÂ
Teacher of Islamic Mysticism (Sufism) & Founder of Illuminated Courses and ToursÂ
Felicia Murell
Author of And: The Restorative Power of Love in an Either/Or World & Student of Barbara HolmesÂ
Kathleen Duffy
President of the American Teilhard Association, Professor Emerita of Molecular Physics & Author of Teilhardâs Mysticism
ValLimar Jansen
Internationally acclaimed singer, storyteller, and composer
Matthew Blake
Carmelite Friar & Retreat Director, named "Best Contemplative Teacher You've Never Heard Of"
Esther Freinkel Tishman
Award-winning Teacher, Zen Buddhist Minister, &Â Certified Mindfulness Educator
Patrick Woodhouse
Contemplative Teacher & Author of Etty Hillesum: A Life Transformed
Leonard Tighe
Retired Diocesan Priest & Charles de Foucauld ExpertÂ
Matthew Fox
Creation Spirituality Pioneer & Author of Original Blessing
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"This is an absolutely wonderful online course. I wish I had access to all the presenters forever! Thank you so much!"

- Fereshteh H.
Your Class Calendar:Â
All classes will be recorded and made available to watch at your leisure!
JANUARY 10 | Thea Bowman: The Franciscan Who Reawakened the Spirit of Black Catholicism
FEBRUARY 14 | Shunryu Suzuki: Burn Yourself Up Completely
MARCH 14 | Mother Maria Skobstova: How a Rebel Nun Outsmarted the Nazis
APRIL 18 | Rainer Maria Rilke: Divine Longings
MAY 9 | Hazrat Inayat Khan: Awakening to the Sacred Music in All Things
JUNE 13 | Carl Jung: The Mystic Who Found God in the Unconscious
JULY 18 | Charles de Foucauld: Radical Solidarity in the Sahara
AUGUST 8 | Barbara Holmes: The Mystical Tradition of the African Diaspora
SEPTEMBER 19 | John Muir: What the Earth is Asking of Us
OCTOBER 10 | Teilhard de Chardin: Lured by Love
NOVEMBER 14 | Edith Stein: The Saint of Empathy
DECEMBER 12 | Dorothee Soelle: The Mystical Feminist Who Transformed Theology through Suffering
Select Your Package â
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Conferences featuring just a fraction of what we offer cost $895-$2000. We wanted to make this kind of formation available to everyone - for the price of a monthly dinner out! For those with limited funds, please contact us for scholarship information.
SELF -STUDY
$897
$27/mo
Each Month You'll Receive
- A LIVE 90-minute Monthly Masterclass on a different modern mystic
- Recommended Reading List
- Meet the Mystic Summary
- Guided Spiritual Practice
- Video recordings to watch at your convenience
- Class audio file for easy listening
- Downloadable class transcript
- Renowned Guest Speakers
- BONUS course on Mysticism
- Pay in full and get one month FREE + Lifetime Access! (click here)
LEARN IN COMMUNITY
*MOST POPULAR
$1,597
$47/mo
Each Month You'll Receive
- Everything in Self Study
- Private CommunityÂ
- LIVE monthly small group discussions
- Discussion partners
- Pay in full and get one month FREE + Lifetime Access! (click here)
1:1 FORMATION
$3,397
$197/mo
Each Month You'll Receive
- Everything in Self StudyÂ
- Private Community
- LIVE monthly small group discussions
- Discussion partners
- 1-on-1 Spiritual Direction each month
- Psycho-Spiritual Maturity AssessmentÂ
Satisfaction GUARANTEED
30-day Money Back Guarantee
We offer a full 30-day money back guarantee.
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You may cancel your monthly subscription at any time - no commitments or contracts.
A portion of all proceeds will be donated to refugee relief.Â
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Pick the Masterclasses You Want â No Commitments!
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No Long-Term Commitments Required â for $37!
SELF-STUDY (ONE-OFF)
$37
Per Class â One-Time Payment
- Choose any masterclass you wantâno subscription or long-term commitment
- Access to the class you select
- Lifetime access to the recording
- Includes recommended reading list, spiritual practice guide, transcript, audio, and âMeet the Mysticâ PDF
FREE Bonus Course!
Receive instant access when you register!
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When you sign up for the Modern Mystics School, you will receive the free BONUS course:Â
The Seeker's Guide to Mysticism
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In The Seeker's Guide to Mysticism BONUS course, you'll learn:
â What mysticism is (and isn't)
â Step-by-step guides to meditative and contemplative practices
â How to tell if you're called to the mystical life
â The difference between meditation and contemplation
â How to pray contemplative prayer (includes a demo!)
Meet the Host
Kelly Deutsch
Kelly is the founder and bestselling author of Spiritual Wanderlust. A former nun, Kelly is passionate about supporting others on the path to divine union. She has facilitated popular programs such as The Women Mystics School, The Celtic Spirituality School, and the worldwide Contemplative Summit. She speaks internationally and writes on the intersection of mysticism, neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and embodiment.
"Kelly has a gift for making the deepest truths edible.
Highly recommended."
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- Richard Rohr
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The mystics understood: union with God isnât an escape from the world, itâs the power to change it.Â
The next LIVE masterclass is on JANUARY 10, 2025!
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