How do the different phases provide guidance for the Spiritual path?
The 18 week BP spiritual pilgrimage has three phases. The first stage, .Encounter,. is a thorough self-reflective inventory detailing personal motives, worldview, allegiances and conditions which have contributed to difficulties experienced. Even in rare situations wherein an individual is completely innocent there is often a self pitying mentality of victimization that sabotages circumstances long after the initial event. BP addresses character defects and personality shortcomings that dog our every step. The second phase, ‘Quest’, seeks to deal with issues regarding that which is Holy. World Religions, Christian denominations, a brief history of the Christian church doctrine and practice, as well as a thorough discussion regarding the presence of God in the face of evil, wickedness, pain and suffering. Nevertheless, for those who are struggling in the margins of life, knowing God is significantly more important than knowing dogma, tradition or Greek. People want to be productively co
