Illuman is a not-for-profit organization founded in 2012 by Father Richard Rohr OFM, for men who are ready to do the inner, spiritual work to become healthier and more authentic human beings. We do this work through our Men’s Rites of Passage experiences, council groups (both in-person and virtual), national gatherings, and local chapter offerings. We are a non-denominational and interfaith organi
zation that welcomes all male-identified persons to our work without regard for your religion, race, ethnicity, class, education, sexual orientation or any other characteristic that might make you feel excluded. We are men transforming men through a power greater than ourselves. Our primary concern is inner work that makes a difference in the world. We are fed by the wisdom traditions of forgiveness and radical inclusivity. Our work recovers traditional patterns of male initiation, affirms a masculine path to healing, reveals the true and false self and honors the path of descent. We do this through the power of ritual, image, story and council. These are our five touchstones:
Centering – we are men grounded in the power of the here and now. Gathering – we are men who listen deeply to each other’s stories. Connecting – we are men who choose another to walk with - shoulder to shoulder. Releasing – we are men who let go of the ways that no longer serve us. Serving – we are men who honor the earth and serve the whole human community. We seek to form future generations of men who will restore these practices – building a world that celebrates the beauty of all beings.
