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In the Avant Garde – The Prophetic Catholicism of Remi De Roo by Patrick Jamieson
The following section of the book, “In the Avant Garde” highlights a description of Charles…

Our Spirit and Our Soul
Teaching notes from Charles archives. OUR SPIRIT What is our ‘ spirit ‘? Our…

Spirituality and the Earth
Charles Brandt wrote many letters to the editor pointing towards a different way of living…

The Psychology of Centering Prayer
The following article written by Thomas Keating was shared with Charles’ meditation group in 2003.…

Of the waning years
A poem found in Charles’ archives. It is from Thomas Wolfe, You Can’t Go Home Again.…

Options for the Poor – Options for the Earth
Presentation likely given by Father Charles Brandt in the Comox Valley, B.C. Quotes: “…. there…

A tranquil man honored for his commitment and contribution
Quotes: “Humanity and nature”, Brandt teaches, “are braided into a continuity of being and divine…

Thomas Merton: Soul of the Age
(Note: Charles would often send out articles that were particularly insightful to his circle of…

To leave something that lasts
The following is a quote that Charles would share among his friends. ” Everyone wants…

Raven’s Bread – Thoughts In Solitude
Raven’s Bread is a quarterly newsletter shared among hermits. The following is an article written…

An Interview with Fr Charles Brandt (2010)
Marjorie Greaves interview Fr Charles Brandt Quotes: “…contemplation is awakening to the presence of God…

Hermit priest keeps doing just what he loves
Stephen Hume writes: “Brandt represents an ancient tradition of wise men and women withdrawing from…