Ignatian Silent Retreat
Monday 20 - Friday 24 October 2014
with Revd Dr Mark Marais and Leela Verity
A TRINITARIAN IGNATIAN RETREAT:
This will be a directed retreat. It will take place in silence and will explore different themes. The retreat will begin by contemplating the Triune God, and this contemplation will carry through the Ignatian format of Creation, humanity, The Crucifixion and The Resurrection, into contemplating God's Kingdom in Heaven and on Earth. There will be an address every day, and exercises will be given including passages of Scripture and/or other writings to read and contemplate. Most of the day will be reserved for this purpose, with time for walks in nature, resting and relaxing. Each retreatant may have a private session with the Retreat Director every day. We will meet 3 times a day for prayer, and enjoy our meals in silence together. There will be additional spiritual input in the evenings, and the day will end with a session of Centering Prayer.
This will be a directed retreat. It will take place in silence and will explore different themes. The retreat will begin by contemplating the Triune God, and this contemplation will carry through the Ignatian format of Creation, humanity, The Crucifixion and The Resurrection, into contemplating God's Kingdom in Heaven and on Earth. There will be an address every day, and exercises will be given including passages of Scripture and/or other writings to read and contemplate. Most of the day will be reserved for this purpose, with time for walks in nature, resting and relaxing. Each retreatant may have a private session with the Retreat Director every day. We will meet 3 times a day for prayer, and enjoy our meals in silence together. There will be additional spiritual input in the evenings, and the day will end with a session of Centering Prayer.
DAILY SCHEDULE:
07h30: Morning Prayer and silent meditation
08h00: Breakfast
08h30: Private time for thematic reflection and exploration and own purposes
Individual sessions with Retreat Director
12h30: Lunch
13h30: Midday Prayer and daily session on different theme
14h30: Private time for thematic reflection and exploration and own purposes
Individual sessions with Retreat Director
16h30: Mass
18h00: Supper
19h00: Evening Prayer
Additional spiritual input and Centering Prayer session with Leela
20h00: Private time for thematic reflection and exploration and own purposes
COST: R2 000 per person which includes accommodation and meals
BOOKINGS: email benedictusdeus@global.co.za
07h30: Morning Prayer and silent meditation
08h00: Breakfast
08h30: Private time for thematic reflection and exploration and own purposes
Individual sessions with Retreat Director
12h30: Lunch
13h30: Midday Prayer and daily session on different theme
14h30: Private time for thematic reflection and exploration and own purposes
Individual sessions with Retreat Director
16h30: Mass
18h00: Supper
19h00: Evening Prayer
Additional spiritual input and Centering Prayer session with Leela
20h00: Private time for thematic reflection and exploration and own purposes
COST: R2 000 per person which includes accommodation and meals
BOOKINGS: email benedictusdeus@global.co.za
Retreat Director: Revd Dr Mark Marais OSPB
Revd Dr Mark was made a Deacon in 1988 and an ordained Priest in 1989 according to the Anglican Rite. He has served in six Anglican parishes, four of which as Rector. He became an Associate of the Society of the Precious Blood in 1997, and was made an Oblate in 2012. He has degrees in Social Anthropology and African Politics, and Theology (majoring in Systematic Theology and Missiology) and a doctorate in (socio-economic) Development Studies. He reads widely in all theological, spirituality and development and related disciplines.
Revd Dr Mark was made a Deacon in 1988 and an ordained Priest in 1989 according to the Anglican Rite. He has served in six Anglican parishes, four of which as Rector. He became an Associate of the Society of the Precious Blood in 1997, and was made an Oblate in 2012. He has degrees in Social Anthropology and African Politics, and Theology (majoring in Systematic Theology and Missiology) and a doctorate in (socio-economic) Development Studies. He reads widely in all theological, spirituality and development and related disciplines.
The evening sessions will be conducted by Leela Verity
Experienced in teaching, hosting and running retreats since 2000
See spiritual CV on website:
http://www.benedictusdeus.com/spiritual-cv.html
Evening sessions will include additional spiritual input
Instruction on and practice of Centering Prayer
Experienced in teaching, hosting and running retreats since 2000
See spiritual CV on website:
http://www.benedictusdeus.com/spiritual-cv.html
Evening sessions will include additional spiritual input
Instruction on and practice of Centering Prayer