Rev. Rabia (Eliria) Harris of Abingdon, VA, is an interfaith minister ordained and officiates at weddings in Virginia and Tennessee. She also volunteers at monthly ecumenical Taize services, is a healing prayer minister with the ecumenical International Order of St. Luke the Physician, a member of United Religions Initiative, a student of the Urantia Book, and an initiate of an interfaith Sufi Order. She has volunteered at six Wild Goose Festivals, for both the United Religions Initiative and the Urantia Book Fellowship.
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Article - The Impersonal Life
EXPERIENCES
Show Date
Fri 4 Sep 2026 4:00 PM to 4:50 PM
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| Title Short | “The Dark Night of the Soul” – overcoming a spiritual depression with personl sharing and reflection |
| Venue | Convo Table 02 |
| Experience Description | “There is a purpose to experiencing darkness, so the Light can shine even brighter in the soul.”
The concept of the Dark night of the Soul, was first introduced by St. John of the Cross, a 16th century Christian mystic, and a contemporary of St. Teresa of Avila, both members of the cloistered, Discalced Carmelite Order of the Catholic Church in Spain. After enduring 9 months of imprisonment and torture by his fellow monks for his attempts to reform their order, just like St. Teresa, he transcended his suffering (which he called the Dark Night) through the mystical insights of God's presence and mercy. After a brief presentation and personal sharing, Rabia will facilitate a reflection experience and discussion.
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