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Exploration of Sufism
December 22, 1986
Hundreds march for peace, environment
April 24, 1991
Our ecological crisis spiritual problem
February 22, 1992
The Hermit Priest of Vancouver Island
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Letter from Thomas Keating on Centering Prayer
November 11, 1987
An Interview with Fr Charles Brandt (2010)
September 1, 2010
Thomas Berry Draft 4 – by Charles Brandt
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The hermit of Vancouver Island
September 27, 1992
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Abbey of our Lady of New Melleray
The following is the only surviving document from Abbey of our Lady New Melleray where…
The Desert Fathers
Charles would often share John Cassian’s work describing the Desert Fathers during his monthly meditations…
History of St John the Baptist Hermit Colony on the Tsolum River
Father Charles Brandt came to Vancouver Island in 1965 to join the Hermits of St…
On Pollution – A Minister Speaks Out
One of Charles’ earliest published newspaper articles in the form of a sermon he gave…
Public Presentations
Charles throughout much of his life assumed a rather heavy schedule of leading retreats, letter…
Basil Pennington
Charles kept in contact with many contemplative contemporaries. One was Basil Pennington who wrote a…
Basil Pennington
Basil Pennington was another contemporary of Charles whom he held in high esteem and corresponded…
Br David Steindl-Rast
Charles appetite for modern contemplative writers expands after his return from Winnipeg back to his…
7 Day Zen Retreat
Charles was constantly expanding his experience and knowledge with Eastern spiritual traditions. In the following…