Beacon Evolves: Introducing the New Journal
We are thrilled to announce the evolution of our Beacon publication from a magazine to the new Beacon Journal. The inaugural edition invites you to rediscover Joy and Beauty as vital pathways to prayer. Featuring soul care insights and theological reflections from contributors, including Dr Stephen Costello, Dr Iva Beranek, and Fr Kelvin Ekhoegbe, OCD, this journal is designed to help you reveal the divine reality pulsing beneath the material veil. Read it here.
The Journey of Prayer Course – starts March 12
Part of the Deepening Prayer Series, The Journey of Prayer course aims to guide participants through the dynamic stages of prayer, enabling them to deepen their prayer life and interior journey toward God. Participants will grow in understanding the joys and challenges of this journey, equipping themselves to embrace the transformative work of grace.
Guided by Fathers Matt Blake, Alex Ezechukwu, Liam Finnerty and Noel D Cunha, the 10 sessions every alternate Thursday will explore key metaphors and themes drawn from the writings of the great Carmelite mystics, introducing participants to spiritual practices and indispensable dispositions for deepening their interior life. Register for the course here.
Lenten-Easter Retreat Registration
Mark your calendars for April 13-15: Unfettered: A Lenten Retreat on Forgiveness, an online retreat via Zoom. Are you carrying unforgiveness? Does resentment weigh you down? This transformative retreat will guide you through the journey of forgiveness… from bondage to freedom, from wound to wisdom, from recipient of mercy to minister of mercy. Learn more and sign up here.
SDFP Applications Now Open
Applications for the Spiritual Direction Formation Programme are due August 1. If you have been wondering whether God might be calling you to this ministry of accompaniment, now is the time to explore.
As you may be aware, this is a two-year formation programme specifically designed for people discerning a call to the ministry of spiritual accompaniment and yet have to manage busy schedules. You don’t need advanced theological degrees or a perfect prayer life. You need openness, compassion, and willingness to grow. Learn more and register here.