Committed to the Awakening of Souls
The Faber Institute is committed to the awakening of souls in an age when the existence of the soul and its formidable powers is being overlooked. We do this by teaching. We open ways for all people to belong together better than we do for the healing of the whole world.
"Fr. Ganz's unique connection to the divine feels like a warm fire. He shares wisdom with intelligent gentleness and a touch of mirth which is such a blessing to those around him."
- Kristin
"Father Ganz has a distinctive way of connecting the spiritual with the ordinary. When I share with him what's happening in my life, I can tell that he is listening not only to me but to the Holy Spirit."
- Anna
"To me, one the more unique gifts of the Faber Institute through the work of Father Rick is how it listens and responds to what the current moment requires ... His teaching travels "underneath", as he likes to say, the current dialogue ... and comes up right in the middle of it, right where we should be."
- Jimmy
"Father Ganz is uniquely gifted at creating spaces that feel academic yet accessible, sacred yet social, contemplative and creative. I am so grateful for his spirit, mind, and leadership."
- Liz
“Father Ganz has a unique ability to share stories that open our minds to understand relationships and culture from a different angle ... like looking at a story through a prism. He turns it to reveal a different side of the same story that reveals a completely different lesson about humanity.”
- Holly
"I feel blessed by Father Ganz's ability to thoughtfully recognize and to remember important moments and conversations in our friendship. I have a strong sense of being seen."
- Madison
"Father Ganz has the ability to stir and awaken the soul in those who are listening to him. We know where to look to continue the work of accessing our true self. He is also a storyteller who weaves multiple layers together effortlessly bringing wisdom, joy and always a touch of humor."
- Blair
“We have been so touched by the Night Schools -- they have helped shine a light on our way.”
- Sarah
“I continue to be struck by your vision of providing deep learning to people. I wish there was a Faber Institute in each parish or congregation so that the whole city of Portland would be a spiritually alive city.”
- Joel
"Your latest writing spurred an unexpected exchange with God that I am still moved by.
It provoked me to pause. And in that moment of presence, I experienced God."
- Eileen
“Fr. Ganz is uniquely gifted in creating spaces that feel academic and accessible, sacred and social, contemplative and creative. I am so grateful for his spirit, mind, and leadership in creating spaces that help facilitate meaningful connections, relationships, and special shared memories.”
Liz
"I’m glad to know that there is a place where battered souls can find rest, healing and breakthrough."
- Jodie
“You truly were God’s presence for me in a time when I needed it most.
I’m not sure if there have ever been any words ever spoken to me that have been as powerful as those. They truly changed my life in that moment.”
- Josh
“You bring peace and comfort to the places you travel and the souls you encounter.
We are very lucky to have you in this crazy world.”
- Gail
“You are so good at helping people find “other ways of being.”
I have personally experienced that.
You are quite gifted with the “art of words.”
There is such value in your art.”
- Mary
“Among your wonderful gifts, you have the ability to put events of people’s lives into proper perspective and to provide insights that help others develop a sense of peacefulness and orderliness in their lives. This is a rare gift that you have and one that is much appreciated by friends like me.”
- Steve
“After my wife and I attended that first Night School,
we both felt that this was exactly what we had been looking for.
We try to attend every event that we can, because that gives us a mini spiritual retreat.”
- Mike
The work of the Institute is a boon to my spirit,
and a way God reaches me.
- Alexander
“We have been so touched by the Night Schools -- they have helped shine a light on our way.”
- Sarah
“I continue to be struck by your vision of providing deep learning to people. I wish there was a Faber Institute in each parish or congregation so that the whole city of Portland would be a spiritually alive city.”
- Joel
"Your latest writing spurred an unexpected exchange with God that I am still moved by.
It provoked me to pause. And in that moment of presence, I experienced God."
- Eileen