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Raven’s Bread,
Food for Those in Solitude is a
newsletter
designed to meet the needs of hermits, especially their desire
to connect with others who share their values. Simply knowing
that others are “out there” provides heart-warming assurance
that they are not alone in their life-choice. We offer the
option of connection without joining; of companionship without
intrusion; of guidance without judgment.
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Take Note!
There is an excerpt from a book in the Raven’s Bread
Library, published bi-weekly on the Lending Library Page for
your reflection.
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Raven’s Bread
Ministries is a service to hermits and lovers of solitude, both those
living the full eremitical life and those who cherish whatever solitude
they can work into their daily lives. A rebirth of eremitical life began
in Europe in the 1950’s and quickly spread to the US. This revival of an
ancient and once highly revered lifestyle has continued as more people
respond to a Call to live a life of hidden dedication in silence,
solitude and simplicity. In the 1980’s, the Roman Catholic Church once
again recognized the validity of the eremitical life by publishing a new
statute (Canon #603) which spells out the simple requirements for public
recognition as a hermit. Seeking the simplicity of God to counteract the
fragmentation of modern life, individuals are, one by one, withdrawing
from the “madding crowd”. In quiet peace, they discover the solace of
God in a spiritually-charged atmosphere of solitude, silence and
simplicity. Following the attraction of the Spirit, people of all
religious persuasions are lured into a lifestyle which heals their
hearts and nourishes their souls. Many wonder if they are the only
person on earth who has fled the noise, stress, and confusion of our
present day culture. Raven’s Bread Ministries exists to tell them they
are not – that there are thousands of other solitaries scattered
throughout the world. RBM offers numerous forms of assistance which you
will find on this website. Please review the following pages and if you
find your heart stirred, contact us, subscribe to the newsletter, or
order the books and Resources which will help you respond to the “still,
small voice” which stirred Elijah. We try to be like the ravens who
brought him “bread in the morning and meat at night” while he lingered
in solitude by the Wadi Cherith. Join the thousand plus readers of
“Raven’s Bread, Food for Those in Solitude” and realize first hand that
you are not alone on your spiritual journey.
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On
August 16, 2010 Karen Fredette was interviewed on blog radio by Kathryn
Bonner, founder of “Women of Passionate Purpose, International,”
regarding the ministry to hermits which she and her husband, Paul,
offer. That live interview is still available at this URL: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/cwa-radio/2010/08/16/women-of-passionate-purpose
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