Retreats, recollection days, Winter living theology 2022

Published: Fri, 01/21/22

Retreats,

Recollection days,

Winter Living Theology

2022

Day retreats

(on-site in Auckland Park)

12 Feb	Creating with God – a day of reflection expressing yourself in whatever way you feel moved, by drawing, writing, painting, poetry or sculpting with clay. 9h30-15h30. Led by Tamaryn Imrie. R350 incl refreshments. Bring own lunch. Early bird R300 book before 31 January.
2 Mar	Ash Wednesday - a day of reflection and prayer to mark the beginning of Lent. 9h30-15h30. Led by the Jesuit Institute Team. R350 incl refreshments. Bring own lunch. Early bird R300 book before 28 January.
5 Mar	Lent for Children - a morning for children to hear stories, share and explore creative activities and practices for the Lenten season. 9h30-12h00. Led by Gillian Hugo. R250 incl drinks and snacks.
7 May	Encountering God in Creativity - a day of reflection using various creative means to reflect and encounter God. 9h30-15h30. Led by Tamaryn Imrie. R400 incl refreshments. Bring own lunch. Early bird R350 book before 28 March.
25 June	The art of slowing down and living mindfully - In a busy, fast paced and stressful world learning how to slow down is an art. A regular practice of mindfulness not only has health benefits but is an effective way of checking in with yourself in the busyness of life. 9h30-15h30. Led by Gillian Hugo. R400 incl refreshments. Bring own lunch. Early bird R350 book before 28 April.
13 Aug	Questions God asks - God asks a number of questions in the Scriptures. He asks us those questions too...spend time considering what question God is asking you at this time in your life. 9h30-15h30. Led by the Jesuit Institute Team. R400 incl refreshments. Bring own lunch. Early bird R350 book before 5 July.
19 Nov	Waiting, anticipating, welcoming... - The season of Advent is often lost in the busyness of the end of the year. Take this day of recollection to step out of the busyness of your life. Explore the themes of Advent and what God might be saying to you as we embark upon this sacred season. 9h30-15h30. Led by Annemarie Paulin-Campbell and Russell Pollitt SJ. R400 incl refreshments. Bring own lunch. Early bird R350 book before 28 October.

Mid-week / Weekend retreats

(various venues)

25 -27 Mar	Enneagram Retreat – a time and space to explore and understand yourself more fully, gifts and wounds. Some knowledge of your number on the Enneagram would be helpful. Led by Wilma Geyser at the Origins Retreat Centre, The Cradle of Humankind. R4 450 all inclusive. Early bird R3 700 book before 4 February.
1 -3 Apr	The heart of Thomas Merton – explore some of the themes from the life of this intriguingly prophetic and engaged Trappist monk. Led by Russell Pollitt SJ at Auckland Park. R3 350 self-catering. Early bird R2 750 book before 25 February.
7-10 Apr	The experience and art of writing - Author of Children of Sugarcane and Drug Muled, Joanne Joseph will offer reflections from her own experience and give time for people to engage in their own writing in this beautiful setting on the beach. There will also be time for sharing. Led by Joanne Joseph at Zinkwazi Beach. *R6 650 all inclusive. Early bird R5 570 book before 28 January.
28 Apr-1 May	Encountering Jesus at the beach - Explore the narrative in John 21 where Jesus encounters his disciples on the beach after his resurrection through Scripture, poetry and inspirational writings. Led by Russell Pollitt SJ at Zinkwazi Beach. *R6 650 all inclusive. Early bird R5 570 book before 24 March.
16-20 May	Contemplative Leadership - Explore how the contemplative life lies at the heart of leadership. Suitable for anyone in leadership in business, schools and church. Led by Johan Geyser and Russell Pollit SJ at Auckland Park. *R6 720 self-catering. Early bird R5 600 book before 1 April.
6-10 June	Sacred Generosity: Walking with Jesus in openness and curiosity - Encounter Jesus with people in the Scriptures where he was open and curious about their stories and generous in grace. Led by Melissa van Biljon at Auckland Park. *R6 750 self-catering. Early bird R5 600 book before 28 April.
5-7 Aug	The life and impact of Thomas Merton - Dan Horan OFM, is the author of The Franciscan Heart of Thomas Merton: A New Look at the Spiritual Influence on his Life, Thought and Writing. This retreat will be held at the Origins Retreat Centre, The Cradle of Humankind. R4 450 all inclusive. Early bird R3 700 book before 1 July.
9-11 Sep	Spring, the gift of new life - We enter into the season of Spring which is also a season of new life. What is the "spring time" happening in your life and how is God bringing about new life in you? Led by Adri-Marie Van Heerden at Auckland Park. R3 350 self-catering. Early bird R2 750 book before 4 August.
30 Sep- 2 Oct	Self-compassion as the door to living authentically - Learning to be mindful has many benefits. Learning self-compassion is an integral part of being mindful and living authentically. Led by Russell Pollitt SJ and Gillian Hugo at the Origins Retreat Centre, The Cradle of Humankind. R4 450 all inclusive. Early bird R3 700 book before 28 August.
14-16 Oct	Finding God in all things - Participate in the creative energy of God by creating and finding God in yourself and your own creative energy. Led by Tamaryn Imrie and Gillian Hugo at Auckland Park. R3 350 self-catering. Early bird R2 750 book before 2 September.
4-6 Nov	Hildegard of Bingen - Discover what the wisdom of a 12th century woman mystic holds for us today. In this retreat we explore some of the themes of her spirituality, including her idea of "greening" creation and creativity and the holiness of the body using imaginative prayer, art and journaling. There will be some input, time for sharing and plenty of silence. Led by Annemarie Paulin-Campbell at Auckland Park. R3 350 self-catering. Early bird R2 750 book before 28 October.

5-Day / 8-Day / 30-Day retreats

11-20 Mar	Eight-day Silent Retreat - This individually guided retreat is an opportunity to focus on discovering God's invitation to you at this time in your life. Come away and rest from your daily routine so that you can listen to God with the support of daily meetings with a trained retreat guide. Auckland Park. *R12 350 all inclusive. Early bird R10 275 book before 28 January.
20-29 May	Eight-day Silent Retreat - This individually guided retreat is an opportunity to focus on discovering God's invitation to you at this time in your life. Come away and rest from your daily routine so that you can listen to God with the support of daily meetings with a trained retreat guide. St Dominic's, KZN. *R7 500 all inclusive.
14 Aug-14 Sep	The Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius Loyola - The full Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius Loyola will be offered in the 30-day format. This is a silent retreat. You meet with a spiritual guide daily. Please note that there are requirements and an application process for this retreat. Zinkwazi Beach. *R37 000 all inclusive. Early bird R33 000 book before 28 June.
16-23 Sep	Eight-day Silent Retreat - This individually guided retreat is an opportunity to focus on discovering God's invitation to you at this time in your life. Come away and rest from your daily routine so that you can listen to God with the support of daily meetings with a trained retreat guide. Auckland Park. *R12 350 all inclusive. Early bird R10 275 book before 5 August.
11-17 Nov	Five-day Silent Retreat - This individually guided retreat is an opportunity to focus on discovering God's invitation to you at this time in your life. Come away and rest from your daily routine so that you can listen to God with the support of daily meetings with a trained retreat guide. Auckland Park. *R7 750 self-catering. Early bird R6 450 book before 26 August.

* Payment plans available. Please contact retreats@jesuitinstitute.org.za for more information.

Winter Living Theology

Searching for meaning?

The wisdom of Thomas Merton for our times.

Led by Fr Dan Horan OFM, Director of the Centre for Spirituality and Professor of Philosophy, Religious Studies and Theology at Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame, IN.

19-22 July	Cape Town
26-28 July	Durban
2-4 Aug	Johannesburg

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