The Institute of St Anselm

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Living the Gospel Passionately 

Re-uniting Spirituality & Sexuality

Sr. Margaret Taylor FMM

Wednesday 26 to Friday 28 November 2008 (inclusive) - £200

Wednesday 10 December to Friday 12 December 2008 (inc.) - £200

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.


Relationships - Human & Divine

 facilitated by Sr. Cecilia Goodman CJ

Monday 17 to Saturday 22 November 2008 (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'.


Six Day Reflective Retreat

Fr Denis McBride CSSR, MA (Hons) STM

Sunday (eve) 3 to Saturday 9 May 2009 (inclusive) - £400

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.


Healing and the Sacraments – Fr. Jim McManus, CSSR

Wednesday 25 to Friday 27 February 2009 (inclusive) - £200

“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

Friday 6 and Saturday 7 March 2009 - £320

 

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.

 


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