Raven’s Bread Ministries is
dedicated to serving the needs of a small but growing band of people
who are dedicating
themselves to an ancient calling - that of the spiritual solitary
or hermit. In the 1950’s, a revival of the eremitic life began
as more and more people discovered their need to live a life of
dedication in silence, solitude and simplicity. Seeking the solace
of God to counteract the fragmentation of modern life, one by
one, individuals began to withdraw from the “madding crowd”.
Some dared to call themselves hermits; others simply followed
the attraction of the Spirit luring them into a lifestyle which healed
their hearts and nourished their spirits. Many feel they are the
only person in the world to find the noise, confusion and stress
of present-day culture unbearable. They are not - in truth, they
are part of an ever-expanding company of people who are embracing
eremitical life.
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