There are a variety of Training programmes for Spiritual Directors offered in New Zealand and overseas. We interview individuals who having completed a programme and gained experience, and wish to join a professional organisation. We assess candidates on the basis of our document Foundational …
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News from February Executive
Your new Executive met in February in Wellington for the day. Here is some of the news from that meeting: Steve Tollestrup Co-opted to Executive: Steve was elected to the Executive last year, but …
Pádraig Ó Tuama visiting Scholar in Wellington
Visiting Scholar in March 2020 Pádraig Ó Tuama is a fascinating and engaging theologian, poet and mediator. He has worked in conflict resolution in Ireland, Africa and the Middle East. He …
New books from Coventry Press
Songs from My Soul Wisdom & Spirituality in the Great Sandy Desert byMarie Leonie Williams RSM These poems have their origin in the seven years the author spent among the Walmajarri …
Sharing the Sacred
“Foundations in Spiritual Direction: Sharing the Sacred Across the Traditions” Beverly Lanzetta (Sebastopol, CA: Blue Sapphire Books, 2019) Reviewed by Glenda Prosser Beverly Lanzetta, …
The Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius of Loyola
Will be conducted atMarymount Spirituality Centre36 David Street, Castle Hill, Sydney The exercises will consist of 35 silent retreat days... And will begin with three preparation days and …
Walking the Mystical Path
A Contemplative programme March to November with Agnes Hermans Walking the Mystical Path is an ‘at home’ programme for those wishing to integrate a contemplative dimension into their lives. Many …
The Mystical Heart: Spiritual Direction in the Light of Contemplation
A formation offering guided by Dr Kerrie Hide4-5 May 2020 at St Batholomews Church Alstonville NSWNorthern NSW, near Ballina This formation offering will draw on the wisdom of the mystics to assist …
Surrender – Refresh Journal
The summer edition of Refresh Journal is published by SGM and edited by Dianne Gilliam Weeks. Here is the a link to the latest titled "Surrender" There is a suggested donation of $20 per year (for …
The Eyes of God
Living Discernment by Brian Gallagher, published by Coventry Press Beloved, do not believe every spirit,but test the spirits to see whether they are from God 1 John 4:1 God’s Spirit …
Te RangiMarie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KzgkIMXqxY The awesome response of Aotearoa New Zealand to the Christchurch Mosque shootings inspired me to write the Christmas Carol This is the Day - Te …
