WHO WE ARE

VISION

A Mystic Church in which each person can experience the beauty of being inhabited by God

MISSION

Chart pathways for transformation and liberation, for the discovery of the mystical dimension inherent in us

ACTIVITIES

Individual and group meetings, retreats, lectio divina, conferences, meditation and contemplation groups

Fr. Raffaele Di Muro is a franciscan conventual friar and ordained priest. He serves as a professor of Spiritual Theology, Mystical Theology, and the History of Spirituality at various Pontifical universities. A prolific author, he frequently leads spiritual exercises and retreats catering to individuals from all walks of life. His scholarly pursuits encompass the exploration of mystical life across diverse charisms and throughout various epochs in the history of spirituality. He currently directs several academic journals dedicated to the field of spirituality. In his priestly ministry, he offers spiritual direction, fosters dialogue with incarcerated individuals, and provides guidance to consecrated life communities and families. His expertise extends to the field of graphology, which he considers a valuable tool for facilitating spiritual growth.

Beatrice Carafa is a certified meditation & mindfulness instructor and spiritual coach. Through her intuition and dedication, she helps people embark on a journey of self-discovery and spiritual integration. Italian by descent and Canadian by birth, Beatrice grew up in the US, spent several years living in the UK and currently lives in Rome, Italy. Beatrice embraces new educational horizons in the realms of coaching and spirituality and offers her services globally in the diplomacy, UN agencies, prisons, correctional youth centers and schools. She sees beauty in the hidden depths of Christian mysticism and the contemplative life and draws inspiration from the transformative experiences of Christian mystics throughout history, offering them as practical guidance for the modern soul. Beatrice holds a Diploma in Spiritual Theology from the Teresianum in Rome.

The devout Christian of the future will either be a mystic
or he will cease to be anything at all.
(Karl Rahner)

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