Personal Development Workshop
Miss Pat Grant
This two day workshop looks at personal development. The focus of the first day will be on self and we will cover issues such as self-acceptance and self-esteem. The second day will focus on how we use ourselves in relating to others and will cover issues such as building healthy relationships and emotional literacy.
Thursday 22 and Friday 23 Apirl 2010 (inclusive) - £166
Healing and the Sacraments
Fr. Jim McManus, CSSR
Wednesday 10 to Friday 12 March 2010 (inclusive) - £243
“Special attention must be given to the healing ministry through prayers, reconciliation, fellowship and care. Our pastoral concern should not be one-dimensional. It should extend not only to the spiritual, but also to the physical, psychological, social, cultural, economic, and political dimensions”. (Vatican)
“In order that this sacrament of healing may truly achieve its purpose among Christ’s faithful, it must take root in their whole lives and move them to more fervent service of God and neighbour”. (Vatican II Model)
“The biblical concept of peace is amazingly comprehensive. It includes salvation, wholeness, integrity, healthy and healing interpersonal relationships and transformations which serve the cause of peace and of wholeness and integrity”. (Bernard Haring, The Healing Power of Non-Violence)
Person Centred Counselling and Spirituality
Professor Brian Thorne
Thursday 4 and Friday 5 March 2010 (inclusive) - £166
During his two days with us Professor Thorne will elucidate the key concepts of the person-centred approach and also speak of his personal relationship with Dr Carl Rogers. He will then explore the notion of person-centred counselling as an essential spiritual undertaking and the implications of this for the practitioner.
Six Day Reflective Retreat (click for info)
Fr Denis McBride CSSR, MA (Hons) STM
Sunday (eve) 3 to Saturday 9 May 2009 (inclusive) - £435
In the conference we will explore the narrative shape of the Jesus story, the different beginnings chosen by the evangelists, and the major moments of the life of Jesus.
In exploring the story of Jesus the participants will make their own connections with the narrative of their own life, in the hope that two stories will shed light on each other.
Two, one hour conferences each day are supported by an evening liturgy, which expresses in prayer and ritual the journey of discipleship in the Gospel and in our lives.
Fr McBride will be available for limited private consultation during the retreat.
Relationships - Human & Divine
Sr. Cecilia Goodman CJ
Monday 23 to Friday 27 November 2009 (inclusive) - £400
(Saturday is a Day of Recollection)
This week explores how our human journey is mirrored in our relationship with God – and how both become more and more integrated as our life develops The input will use the writings of the mystics to explore the path of prayer and there will be time for personal reflection, prayer and discussion throughout the week.
Specific modules will include: 'Images of God and self'; 'Relationships human and divine'; 'Blocks to Loving'; and 'Using distractions in prayer creatively'.
Living the Gospel Passionately
Re-uniting Spirituality & Sexuality
Sr. Margaret Taylor FMM
Wednesday 17 to Friday 19 November 2010 - £243
Wednesday 12 to Friday 14 January 2010 - £243
Rediscovering my True Self, by reclaiming the fullness of our Human Identity. Through reference to Scripture, Psychology and Life Experiences we recognise the stories and myths we live by, understand how our personality is formed and shaped, know the connection between sexuality and spirituality, the use and abuse of power in relationships and how our defences can sabotage healthy relationships and human growth. Input on the above and the crisis of sexuality today, the aim is to re-connect spirituality and sexuality as a sacred unit.
