Rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
1 Thess. 5:16-18
SP1 ”Teach us to Pray’
One session
Introducing personal prayer – what prayer is and different ways of doing it
Father John Lumley
SP2 Contemplative Prayer
One session
Looking at the possibility of prayer beyond words
Father Peter Mulholland
SP3 A Quiet Day
A full day in your parish or elsewhere
Caroline Dollard
SP4 A Quiet Day for Advent or Lent
A day of reflection in preparation for Christmas or Easter
Sister Moira Cashmore FCJ
SP5 Prayer in the Benedictine Tradition
One session
An introduction to practice of prayer in daily life including ‘lectio divina’
Kit and Caroline Dollard and a monk from the Ampleforth community
SP6 Prayer in the Ignatian Tradition
One session or four sessions
Finding God in all things
Sister Moira Cashmore FCJ
SP7 Spirituality in Art and Film
Two sessions
A workshop to nourish spiritual growth by exploring images of Christ and community throughout the ages, as portrayed in pictures and modern film
Kit Dollard
SP8 A Blessings Workshop
One session
An exploration of blessings, including Biblical and Celtic; with ideas and resources to encourage participants to write their own prayers for the celebrations, people, sorrows and journeys of life
SP9 A Banner-making Workshop
A full day
A workshop beginning with Biblical and spiritual reflection to stimulate creation of beautiful artwork for your Parish or Group
Naina Malde
SP10 Praying with Art
A full day
An opportunity to use art to get in touch with the Holy
Sister Moira Cashmore FCJ
SP11 Praying with Clay
A full day
A creative workshop in prayer, using clay instead of words
Sister Moira Cashmore FCJ
SP12 The Mysteries of our Faith
One session or three sessions
Understanding and teaching the mysteries of our faith (e.g. The Trinity, the Incarnation, the Eucharist), using ideas from miracle plays and role play
Father Gerard Burns SM
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