 If you want to attend one of the courses below, please book soon |
| Guided Prayer Online Thursday 19th June @ 7pm Liz Waldy Suscipe – prayer of Ignatius Loyola “Take and Receive oh Lord!” Online Booking Ignatius of Loyola in Manresa ******************************************************************************************************************************* LJC Book Club Meet Wednesday 11 June @ 6.30pm Led by Dr Aidan Cottrell-Boyce The book for June is The Long Loneliness by Dorothy Day. Dorothy Day was a founder of the Catholic Worker movement. In this bestselling autobiography, written in the mid-1950s, Day looks back at an extraordinary life with wisdom, candour and courage. Click here to buy on Amazon (a discount goes to the LJC) In-Person Event ******************************************************************************************************************************* Catholicism and the Culture Wars begins 16th June @ 6.30pm Led by Dr Nicolete Burbach Since Reformation and the rise of secular politics, the Church has faced culture wars. This course explores its complex history starting with Pius IX in 1800s and leading to current issues. In-person Course ******************************************************************************************************************************* A Social History of Catholic Britain Led by Dr. Aidan Cottrell-Boyce 5 sessions beginning 24 June, 12 noon From the Reformation to the 20th Century; this course traces this journey with a particular emphasis on ‘history from below,’ examining the ways in which great social and political changes were experienced by ordinary Catholics on the ground. Online Course ******************************************************************************************************************************* Art and Soul Saturday 21st June Led by Sheila Jones This in-person 1-day retreat offers a space of prayer and reflection with scripture, poetry, music and the opportunity to engage creatively with mixed media art forms (such as collage) as a way of exploring and expressing the deep movements of your soul. No artistic skills are required and all materials are provided. With time for guided & silent prayer and the opportunity to share with others. In Person Event ******************************************************************************************************************************* Thinking with Theologians Jürgen Moltmann Begins Tuesday 17 June 12noon Led by Dr Stuart Jesson In this course we focus on the work of the influential and well-loved German theologian Jurgen Moltmann, who died last year. Moltmann’s breakthrough book, Theology of Hope, proved to be immensely influential, and remains a challenging and lively read today. Equally, his subsequent books, like The Crucified God and The Coming of God, are rich, thoughtful texts that are still widely read and engaged with by contemporary theologians – both Catholic and Protestant. We will explore a range of his key ideas, especially: hope; the cross; creation and the Spirit. Online Course *******************************************************************************************************************************  In-Person Course Philosophy Through the Year The Meaning of Life Begins Wednesday 18 June 11am Led by Dr Stuart Jesson Does life have a goal, and can this goal be said to be life’s ‘meaning’. Or, if life doesn’t really have a goal, does this mean that life must be meaningless or, that life, in its passing, is just intrinsically meaningful? What do God, or the moral life, have to do with the meaning of life? Would life be meaningful if there were no God, no life after death, nothing beyond the physical world? Online Course ******************************************************************************************************************************* The Lord’s Prayer Course Begins June 18 @ 11am & 7pm A look at Scripture Led by Brian Purfield When his disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray, the Lord’s Prayer was his answer. We will took at how under-standing the prayer in its original setting can help to rekindle our own life prayer. Online Morning Course  Online Evening Course ******************************************************************************************************************************* One-2-One Retreat begins July 6 This summer, take a little time out of the rush and complexity of life and make space for your relationship with God. A one week individually guided retreat with a trained guide. Take a week at home, or a place of your own choosing to have a spiritual retreat. Book Now to this Online Event |
Cana Lounge Café
If you are attending in-person events at midday, then why not visit our Cana Lounge Café, which is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in term time.
Hot drinks, delicious sandwiches and soup and rolls all available.
Free course: ‘Reading Scripture with the Early Church Fathers’
- Jun 25th, 2024
Bishop Robert Barron
Start watching Bishop Robert Barron’s course Reading Scripture with the Early Church Fathers for FREE!
Learn how the Church reads Scripture, inspired by two great Church Fathers, St Augustine and Origen:
– Who is Origen? How does this “man of the Bible” help you read Scripture in light of Jesus Christ? You will learn how to read the Bible as one book-the story of God’s revelation to mankind.
– How does St Augustine interpret the stories of the Gospel of John? From the wedding feast at Cana to the raising of Lazarus, you will gain keen insights on who Jesus is and how he revealed himself to the disciples.
Word on Fire Institute courses are perfect formation for anyone – whether you are a cradle Catholic, recent convert, or even if you have no religion but are looking for more meaning and clearer answers in life. They contain time-tested principles to live your life by and to share with others.
Start the course here: https://institute.wordonfire.org/free-course-reading-scripture
The edited version of the Faith Talk ‘Do this in memory of me’ is now available from the home page of www.whatgoodnews.org
A couple of weeks ago Dr Sean Ryan gave two wonderful talks about St Paul. These have now been edited and are ready to view from the home page of www.whatgoodnews.org
What Good NewsWhat Good News is an archive of talks and study days about the Christian faith that is accessible to everyone. The Christian message is good news. That is essentially what ‘gospel’ means. Our reaction as believers to the message of Jesus, and that of countless thousands throughout the last two thouswww.whatgoodnews.org You will also have access to the slides Sean was using.