THE SCHOOL OF CONTEMPLATIVE SPIRITUALITY [PART ONE]
6:30 – 9:30pm | Tuesdays 5,12 &19 February and 5,12,19 March - At the Tribe Byron Bay, Ministry CentrePlus Optional Retreat Day – 16 March
THE SCHOOL OF CONTEMPLATIVE SPIRITUALITY TEACHERS
Phil Mason | Maria Mason | Bev Loft | Justin Cloherty |Megs Bennett
TUESDAY 5TH FEBRUARY
Session 1 | 6:30-7:30PM – Phil Mason
Introduction to the Contemplative Tradition
What is contemplative spirituality? Engaging in our mystical union with Christ. Perichoresis, mutual indwelling. The devotional life of the believer. Foundations of contemplative prayer.
15 Minute Break
Session 2 |7:45 – 8:45PM – Phil Mason
Pitfalls of the Mystical Tradition Towards an Evangelical Mysticism. Paul, John and the New Testament Mystic Tradition. Heretical trajectories in church history.
Q&A | 8:45 – 9pm
TUESDAY 12TH FEBRUARY
Session 3 | 6:30 – 7:30PM – Maria Mason
The Secret Place and the Devotional Life
15 Minute Break
Session 4 |7:45 – 8:45PM – Maria Mason
Christian Mysticism; History and Practice
Q&A | 8:45 – 9pm
TUESDAY 19TH FEBRUARY
Session 5 | 6:30 – 7:30PM – Bev Loft
Soaking and Receiving from God Part 1
15 Minute Break
Session 6 | 7:45 – 8:45PM – Bev Loft
Soaking and Receiving from God Part 2 – Plus Workshop
Q&A | 8:45 – 9pm
TUESDAY 26TH FEBRUARY
WEEK OFF
TUESDAY 5TH MARCH
Session 7 | 6:30-7:30PM – Megs Bennett
Introduction to Lectio Divina
15 Minute Break
Session 8 |7:45 – 8:45PM – Justin Cloherty
The Spiritual Disciplines of Silence and Solitude
Q&A | 8:45 – 9pm
TUESDAY 12TH MARCH
Session 9 | 6:30 – 7:30PM – Phil Mason
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality
15 Minute Break
Session 10 |7:45 – 8:45PM – Maria Mason
Sustaining a Life of Contemplative Prayer
Q&A | 8:45 – 9pm
SATURDAY 16TH MARCH
Optional All Day Contemplative Retreat
(More details to come)
TUESDAY 19TH MARCH
Session 11 | 6:30 – 7:30PM – Megs Bennett
Centering Prayer and the Power of Silence
15 Minute Break
Session 12 |7:45 – 8:45PM – Justin Cloherty
Christian Meditation; Listening to the Voice of God
Q&A | 8:45 – 9pm