Teachers

Mike Smoolca

Mike Smoolca is the coordinator of the North-Central CT Chapter of the International Thomas Merton Society. He has been a student of Merton for over 15 years and has been presenting Thomas Merton programs since 2013. Mike is a practicing Spiritual Director, a student of BioSpiritual Focusing, a Commissioned Contemplative Outreach Presenter of Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina and a leader in the local Christian Contemplative Community.

Events with Mike Smoolca

BioSpiritual Focusing 10 Week Book Study and Practicum
February 19, 2025

Envision a space where science and spiritual insight meet, transforming your body into a channel for sacred knowledge.  Join us for a transformative journey of self-discovery with our BioSpiritual Focusing 10-week book study and practicum. Delve into the profound insights of Fr. Peter A. Campbell and Fr. Edwin M. McMahon’s…

Guided BioSpiritual Focusing Weeklong Retreat
August 14 - 19, 2025

In this silent guided retreat, we will explore the practice of BioSpiritual Focusing as based on the work of Eugene Gendlin and further developed by Frs. Pete Campbell and Ed McMahon.  Participants will attend morning group sessions of learning and discussion, and each afternoon will meet one-on-one with a Focusing…