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The Hermit Priest – Harrowsmith
October 1, 1992
Earth Story, Sacred Story, Universe Story 4 part series
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Hundreds march for peace, environment
April 24, 1991
BC Outdoors Magazine – Father Charles Brandt – A Profile
January 11, 1991
Diversion
September 22, 2022
A monk of the diaspora
January 5, 2003
Options for the Poor – Options for the Earth
May 13, 2006
Narwal Article- Tsolum River Cleanup
December 16, 2019
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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…