Ignatian Formation
Arrupe Program
The Arrupe Program is a formation course for givers of the Spiritual Exercises. In 2007 the Arrupe Program is being offered in Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. Formal application for the 2008 intake is necessary by 30 October 2007. Completion of the Full Spiritual Exercises is required. This can be done as a Graduate Certificate in Ignatian Spirituality offered by the Melbourne College of Divinity. Application forms and course description are available at www.campion.asn.au. Contact your local CIS for further information.
Graduate Diploma and M.A. in Spiritual Direction
The Grad Dip/M.A. in Spiritual Direction is designed to form spiritual directors and retreat-givers. Awarded by the Melbourne College of Divinity, this program offers a recognised professional qualification to those wishing to practise spiritual direction. Application forms are available from www.icspf.edu.au.
“Ignatian Wisdom for a Post-modern World” with Margaret Silf
Mon 21 - Fri 25 Jan (Campion, VIC)
Margaret Silf and Arrupe Team
In our post-modern world many people are searching deeply for ways of living true to the person they long to be. People seek wiser choices and authentic answers to life’s questions. They discover that there is more to life than success, security and surface satisfaction. Ignatian Spirituality contributes to this global soul-searching. How can we communicate fresh ways for people who are struggling to find their way through the dislocations, uncertainties and transitions that our 21st century world is facing? (Suggested donation $750 live-in, $595 live-out).
God’s Unfinished Story - A Day with Margaret Silf
Sun 3 Feb (Campion, VIC)
Thu 28 Feb (Loyola, SA)
Margaret Silf
We are part of an unfolding story that begins, for our universe, billions of years ago, and it is constantly drawing us towards ‘life in all its fullness’. How is this story of our ‘becoming human’ revealing itself, and what does the Incarnation mean for us in this vast context? How might we embrace the challenge and the joy of this great vision being? An opportunity to reflect on our human journey, both individual and collective, ‘from a speck of stardust to a spark of God.’ (Suggested Donation $85).
What is Freedom? What is Truth? with Margaret Silf
Sat 9 - Sun 10 Feb (Canisius, NSW)
Margaret Silf and Ruth Morgan
Wherever God is in all my lived experience, God is in the place where I really am, and not at any false reference points that so often dictate my choices and decisions. What does the concept of ‘freedom’ mean for us and can we hope to attain it? How do we live true to God’s dream for us, and can that ‘truth’ really set us free? Observing our actions and reactions and reflecting on whether they have their source in our truth or in one of our many falsehoods offers us a more realistic and life-giving basis for making choices and decisions. (Suggested donation $170 - non-residential).
Imagination and Story in Exploring the Spiritual Exercises - A Day with Margaret Silf
Sat 8 - Sun 9 Mar (Faber, QLD)
Margaret Silf
Margaret Silf, talented spiritual writer of ‘Landmarks’, ‘Taste and See’, and ‘Daysprings’ will lead a series of six workshops exploring the power of imagination in prayer; the use of images to illustrate aspects of the Spiritual Exercises; the importance of ‘wisdom stories’; the sacred power of our own personal stories, our cultural story and our cosmic story. Participants are free to attend any or all of these six modules. ($50 per day or $20 per workshop session. To help us meet our costs, any donation above this amount would be appreciated.)
Tending the Sacred Fire - Sexuality and Spirituality
Sat 16th February 10am to 3pm (Campion, VIC)
MaryAnn Scofield and Sandra Lommasson
“The sexual and spiritual parts of the human personality lie so close together that we cannot arouse one without arousing the other.”
Scott Peck.
The sacred fire ‘Eros’ is at the core of the human person.Sexual and spiritual energies are powerfully inter-related and are given for life. Either one in exile from the other creates distortion and imbalance. The embodied, desiring self draws toward intimacy, mutuality and generative life, and the urge toward wholeness. Reverent, wakeful tending of these energies is a necessary antidote to naiveté about the power and nature of erotic and creative energy as well as to a reflexive fear that seeks to repress the pulse of life itself. In our time together we will explore ways of regarding and holding these vital energies within ourselves as directors as well as within the spiritual direction relationship.
Suggested Donation $50 including lunch)
Ignatian Program-
Wed 6.00 - 9.00 pm and Sat 9.00 am- 12.00 noon (Cansius NSW) Des Purcell SJ
Sat 10, & Wed 14 May - Peace of mind
Sat 17, & Wed 21 May - Harmony with my neighbour
Sat 24, & Wed 28 May - Healing and reconciliation for wounded Relationships
Sat 31 & May, Wed 4 Jun - Justice in Society
Sat 7, Wed & 11 Jun- Sense of communion with nature
Sat 14 & Wed 18 Jun - Wisdom of the heart
(Suggested Donation $10 per session).
Ignatian Spirituality Semina
Fri 14 - Sun 16 Mar and Fri 16 - Sun 18 May (Campion, VIC)
Joan Jennings, Peter Saunders
The spirituality of St. Ignatius develops an intimate relationship with Jesus lived in daily life. The seminar introduces this spiritual pathway. It can be credited towards the Bachelor of Theology, involves participation in two weekend seminars & a seven-week ‘Retreat in Daily Life’ between the two weekends. Participants will pray each day and see a retreat guide once each week. (Suggested donation $ 550 live-in, $500 live-out)
Psychodynamics of the Spiritual Director
Tue 26 Feb- Tue 24 July (Campion, VIC)
Liza Stewart
The focus of this seminar is on the process of self-awareness, self-exploration and self-understanding. The participants are given a theoretical framework which will give them greater understanding of their own psychodynamics and will enlighten their experience. Fifteen Tuesday mornings 9.30am to 12.30pm. (Suggested donation $ 550).
Tender Fires - Sexuality and Spiritual Direction
Thu 9, 16, 23, 30 Oct, 6, 13 Nov (Campion, VIC)
Liza Stewart
As a follow on from the one-day seminar in February, this six-week seminar is for Spiritual Directors to explore ways of holding this sacred space in the context of spiritual direction. (Suggested Donation: $300)
Group Leadership, Organisation and Spirituality
Wed 10, 17, 24 Sep and 1, 8 Oct (Campion, VIC)
Bernadette Miles , Michael Smith SJ
This seminar helps participants become more aware of the structures and processes at work in collaborative ministry teams. The guiding matrix for this seminar will be the Spiritual Exercises, its spiritual pedagogy and dynamism. (Suggested donation $550).
The Graces of the Spiritual Exercises –a three day workshop with Philip Endean SJ
Sat 20-Mon 22 Sep (Campion VIC)
Philip Endean, Editor of ‘The Way’ Journal, will explore the graces of the Spiritual Exercises. Philip has published numerous articles principally on Ignatian topics. He has also collaborated with Joseph Munitiz SJ on the Penguin Classics volume of the writings of Ignatius. He has also written several books on Rahner’s spiritual writings.
Philip regularly contributes to the formation programs at St. Beuno’s in Wales.
We are bringing Philip out to Australia for those who desire to explore or better live Ignatian spirituality. Philip is an excellent resource for those working professionally as Ignatian spiritual directors, teachers or guides. Students of spirituality, evangelization, Ignatian history and theology will also find Philip’s seminars insightful and enlivening. A full program of his retreats and workshops will be available in early 2008. Please enquire then or join the Campion CIS mail/email list for the lastest news.
Ignatian Discernment Seminar
Fri 22-Sun 24 Aug and Fri 10-Sun 12 Oct (Campion, VIC)
Jan Geason, Marlene Marburg
Ignatian Spirituality is a spirituality of choice at the level of faith. Based on the ‘Rules for Discernment of Spirits’ of St. Ignatius Loyola, this seminar teaches us how to recognise the better Spirit in our lives and make good decisions by following the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. It can be a credited unit towards the Bachelor of Theology, involves participation in two weekend seminars and a seven-week ‘Retreat in Daily Life’ in which participants will pray each day and see a Spiritual Director once a week. (Suggested donation $ 550 live-in $500 live-out)
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