The 2010 Centres of Ignatian Spirituality National Program
is now available for download, at www.cis.jesuit.org.au.
Meanwhile, if you are looking for some spiritual
nourishment, or just the chance to take some time out to reflect on your life,
have a look at what's on offer at the Centres of Ignatian Spirituality and
Loyola Institute in February and March.
Faber, Qld
Tuesday Afternoons - Ignatian Prayer
with Art (Tuesday afternoons)
In a happy, peaceful environment enjoy praying silently
together with others. Paint, write or use other creative means as you
contemplate the reading of the day. Details...
An
Introduction to the Spiritual Exercises (Sat 13 and Sun 21 February)
Have
you heard about the Spiritual Exercises and wondered if you might find the
process helpful? This reflective two day retreat will provide both input and
prayer on each of the stages of the Spiritual Exercises, and will provide those
considering making the Exercises with a valuable opportunity to ‘taste and see'
before making the decision to undertake the journey. Details...
Praying
with Music (10 March)
Music
can name the unnameable and communicate the unknowable (Leonard Bernstein). ‘In
my father's house there are many rooms' (John 14:2). This retreat invites you
to explore, through the door of music, some of the many rooms in the house of
your Father. In a silent, prayerful space, you are invited to enter the music
and allow it to communicate the mysteries of the scriptures to you.
Details...
Prayerfully
Exploring the Gospel of Mark (19 - 21 March)
Directed
retreat on the Gospel of John with ample time for quiet prayer and reflection.
Daily Eucharist. This is a live-in retreat held at Santa Teresa Spirituality
Centre, Ormiston. Details...
Three or Six Day Silent
Individually-Directed Retreat (22 - 29 March)
The
individually directed retreat is a silent retreat. You will be given your own
spiritual director for daily direction. The content of this retreat is one's
own desires and life experience. In gentle conversation your director will
discern with you how God is at work in your prayer. The retreat moves at your
pace and the pace of the Spirit. Details...
Canisius,
NSW
Male
Spirituality (5 - 7 February)
There
is something fierce, passionate, and wild in the heart of every man. That is
how he bears the image of God. Simply look at the dreams and desires written in
the heart of every boy: to be a warrior, to be a hero, to live a life of
adventure and risk. Sadly, most men abandon those dreams and desires - aided by
a Christianity that only feels like a pressure to be a nice guy. It is no
wonder that many men avoid church, and those who go are often passive and bored
to death. As C.S. Lewis said, ‘We castrate the gelding and bid him be
fruitful'. This retreat will use a DVD by John Eldredge, an American Protestant
psychologist, previously working in the corporate sector, who now pursues a
vocation to encourage spiritual growth in men. Time will be given for
reflection as a group and in silence individually. Details...
The Gospel of Luke (Sat 6, 13, 20,
27 Feb and 13 Mar)
A
series of discussions on Luke's Gospel. Details...
Progress in Mercy, Healing and
Freedom (In Daily Life) (21 - 25 Feb; 28 - 4 Mar ; 7 -11 Mar)
This
retreat is a Everyday Spiritual Exercise Retreat adapted for Lent. It is
offered at Canisius and as an outreach to parishes. One can make a 1, 2 or 3
week retreat. Each week builds on the others - beginning with love, it moves
through the mysteries of sin and mercy, reconciliation and healing. As a lenten
retreat, this retreat tracks through the dark side of our humanity. But, with
God's tender mercy, it provides a surer route to greater love, wholeness and
service. Details...
Be Still
and Know That I Am God (3 March)
A
day for prayer and reflection, being still, knowing that God is God. Details...
An Introduction to Meditation in the
Christian Tradition (6 March)
In
recent years, many people seeking a deeper spirituality have sought out Eastern
religions and gurus, often unaware of the treasure in the Christian faith
tradition. This introductory day offers three short talks on aspects of
meditative prayer including the use of Scripture. Each talk is followed by an
hour or so for individual silent meditation. There will be a time of group
reflection at the end. Details...
Full
Spiritual Exercises (8 March - 10 April)
Ignatius
developed a program of prayer and reflection from his own experience as a poor
pilgrim searching how to best serve God. His experiences of sharing God's love
and faith with all sorts of people grew to become the book of The Spiritual Exercises. Details...
Sevenhill, SA
Five Day
Silent Directed Retreat (12 - 18 February)
The
individually directed retreat is a silent retreat. You will be given your own
spiritual director for daily direction. The content of this retreat is one's
own desires and life experience. In gentle conversation your director will
discern with you how God is at work in your prayer. The retreat moves at your
pace and the pace of the Spirit. Details...
Campion,
Vic
The Art of
Journalling (20 February)
In
the Ignatian tradition, journalling is encouraged and understood as a place
where word and art begin to express something of the heart experience of
prayer. This one day workshop will explore methods of prayer journalling. Details...
Open Day (21 February)
What
are the Spiritual Exercises? Who comes for spiritual direction? What happens on
a retreat? Am I ready to make a silent retreat? What is the best and happiest
path forward for me to take now? Please be our guest for the day to explore
Ignatian spirituality and what our Centres offer. Details...
My Experience of the Spiritual
Exercises (1 - 5 March)
After
making the Spiritual Exercises it is helpful to reflect prayerfully on your
experience of the journey. The objective of this reflection and sharing is to
help you recognise, appropriate, and name more accurately your unique
experiences during the Exercises. Details...
The Centrality of Jesus Christ and
the Scripture (5 - 7 March)
Join
Fr Greg Homeming for this weekend retreat to explore the riches of Carmelite
Spirituality, and the centrality of Jesus Christ and the place of Scripture in
Carmelite Spirituality.
Ignatian Spirituality Seminar (12 -
14 March)
The
spirituality of St. Ignatius of Loyola helps a person develop an intimate
relationship with Jesus and live from this in daily life. This seminar aims to
introduce people to this spiritual pathway. The seminar can be a credited unit
towards the Bachelor of Theology. Details...
Journal Workshop 1 - Life Context
(13 - 14 March)
An
introduction to a unique instrument to work with your whole life and on
particular issues. This method of journalling uses structure and meditative
exercises. The introduction is a pre-requisite for the other workshops. All
three may be made over a long time. Details...
Reflecting on the Call to Volunteer
(21 March)
Many
people are drawn to help those who are at the edges of our society - the
homeless, the mentally ill, the refugee, the prisoner, those living in
isolation and loneliness. But how do we sustain such a commitment and how do we
make sense of what drives that commitment? God is found in every human being we
encounter. The peace we all seek is to be found in our service and our
compassion for others - what we crave for ourselves is found in our giving.
When we reflect on and explore our volunteering in this way, our experience
becomes all the richer and all the more sustainable. Details...
Searching for Peace (26 - 28 March)
Our
life experiences are as many and varied as we are. Our inner peace can be
shattered through loss, significant life changes, spiritual desolation or life that
is overwhelmed by ‘busy-ness'. This weekend offers a safe and nurturing
environment and allows opportunity for inspiration, insights and healing to
emerge. Details...
Loyola, SA
Ignatian
Spirituality Seminar (12 - 14 March)
The
spirituality of St. Ignatius of Loyola helps a person develop an intimate
relationship with Jesus and live from this in daily life. This seminar aims to
introduce people to this spiritual pathway. The seminar can be a credited unit
towards the Bachelor of Theology. Details...
For God's
Sake, Stop (27 March)
"Come
with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest." We offer you a day
of quiet prayer and a listening ear. This is a chance to experience silence,
spiritual direction and enjoy a gentle introduction to Ignatian Spirituality. Details...