Events for November 2021

A RETREAT WITH ICONS: FACE TO FACE WITH THE IMAGES OF LOVE Icons captivate us by their beauty. They are called ‘theology in colours’, ‘portals to a higher realm’. One can paraphrase the icon as ‘spirituality in colours.’ The word, ‘icon’ comes from the Greek eikon, meaning likeness or image. In the eastern Orthodox Christian tradition, icons are used in the liturgy, but they also as aids to prayer and private meditation in homes.  According to their purpose, as witnesses of the Incarnation, icons afford the viewer direct communication with the sacred figures represented. Our icon retreat, while respecting this original […]

This study day will reflect on some historical shifts and developments in moral thinking and teaching of the Catholic Church.  In response to Pope Francis’ invitation to become a more discerning and participatory Church, we will attempt to formulate a tentative agenda for contemporary ecclesial ethics.  We will explore such questions as ‘what does it mean to "get hands dirty" and "look" into the dysfunctional parts of our Church’s life?’; ‘what are the areas of good practice?’; ‘how to handle well tensions and disagreements?’; ‘what does it mean to apply Catholic social teaching to the structures of the Church?’; ‘how do […]