Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM has been exploring issues of male spirituality since 1987. Out of this study, Richard established the Men's Rites of Passage to help guide men through a formal initiation process. Men As Learners and Elders (M.A.L.Es) was established in 2002 to carry out the vision of creating a school for male spiritual development by expanding the scope of Men’s Rites of Passage throughout the country and abroad. One of the goals of M.A.L.Es is to form an extended network of initiated men and leaders who have an ecumenical vision of Gospel based male initiation. These initiated men will then serve as elders in providing leadership and guidance in spiritual development for other men of future generations.
Men as Learners and Elders is open to:
- Men of all races and religions
- Men seeking wisdom for the journey
- Grandfathers, fathers, sons, godsons and grandsons
- Men without fathers
- Young men at least 16 years old
Men as Learners and Elders also sponsors various events that continue to explore specific issues of male spiritual development. These events are open and applicable for all men, regardless of whether or not they have gone through the Men’s Rites of Passage program. For the latest schedule of events click on our Events page.
