Archives for September, 2009

11
Sep
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Timothy Radcliffe’s Schedule for Talks in Singapore

Here is a summary of Fr Timothy Radcliffe’s talks in Singapore from 13 Nov 2009 to 21 Nov 2009.

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DateFriday, 13 November
Time0900 – 1630
EventTalks:

  1. What is the meaning of Religious life today? A sign of hope.
  2. How do we live hope in the daily rhythm of our lives?
VenueLifesprings Canossian Spirituality Centre
ParticipantsReligious from Singapore, Malaysia, and Brunei
Time2000 – 2200
EventTalk: Being a Christian in 21st Century
VenueAuditorium, Church of St Teresa
ParticipantsCatholics and Members of other Faiths
NotesTimothy Radcliffe will look at the challenges that Christianity must face if it is to flourish in the coming years in a world which often finds Christian teaching incomprehensible and yet is thirsty for God. Session handled by Singapore Pastoral Institute (SPI) & Archdiocesan Council for Inter-Religious and Ecumenical Dialogue (IRED).
DateSaturday, 14 November
Time0900 – 1630
EventTalks:

  1. Religious leadership today
  2. Step into Freedom
VenueLifesprings Canossian Spirituality Centre
ParticipantsReligious from Singapore, Malaysia, and Brunei
NotesPrayer and Eucharist. Session handled by Conference of Religious Major Superiors (CRMS).
DateSunday, 15 November
Time0900 – 1630
EventTalks:

  1. Religious and Justice: Living the Our Father
  2. How do we have a culture of dialogue?
VenueLifesprings Canossian Spirituality Centre
ParticipantsReligious from Singapore, Malaysia, and Brunei
NotesSession handled by Conference of Religious Major Superiors (CRMS).
DateMonday, 16 November
Time0900 – 1700
EventTalks:

  1. How can we live the vow of chastity?
  2. The complementary of the religious and lay vocations to love
VenueSt. Clare Hall, Church of St. Mary of the Angels
ParticipantsFormandees and Formators of Inter-Congregational Formators Core Group (ICFG).
NotesThe first session will look at the challenges and beauty of the vow of chastity, and how we can help each other to live it. The second will explore how the vow of chastity is a commitment to love which complements that of marriage. Each is necessary if the Church is to be a sign of God’s generous love. No book sale. Session handled by Inter-Congregational Formators Core Group (ICFG).

DateTuesday, 17 November
Time1400 – 1800
EventTalk: “How can we share our faith with the young?”
VenueSt. Patrick’s School
ParticipantsTeachers and Principals of Catholic Schools
NotesThis half-day program of storytelling, personal reflection and sharing in small groups will be from 2.00pm to 6.00pm. It will begin with a talk by Timothy Radcliffe OP in which he looks at how we reach out to the young to share with them a faith that is joyful and liberating. There will be time for prayer and quiet. Session handled by Archdiocesan Commission for Catholic Schools (ACCS).
DateWednesday, 18 November
Time0900 – 1600
EventTalks:

  1. What does it mean for the priest to be a servant?
  2. How can the priest share his faith in a time of skepticism?
VenueSt. Francis Xavier Major Seminary
ParticipantsClergy & Seminarians
NotesSession handled by Priestly Life Commission (PLC).
DateThursday, 19 November
Time1930
EventDialogue Session with Young People – “What is the hope that the Church offers the young today?”
VenueLove the World Soul Rock Bistro &Bar, Singapore Flyer
ParticipantsYouth coordinators and young adult committees
NotesSession handled by Youth Ministry Office (YMO).
DateFriday, 20 November
Time1930 – 2130
EventTalk: “What does it mean to recite the Creed?”
VenueSt. Peter Auditorium, CAEC, 2 Highland Road
ParticipantsParish Catechists for Sunday School/RCIA
NotesIn the modern world, the Creed is often seen as the submission to outdated doctrine. Timothy Radcliffe OP will explore how our faith in the Triune God opens our hearts and minds to others. Handled by Singapore Pastoral Institute (SPI).
DateSaturday, 21 November
Time0900 – 1400
EventTalks:

  1. The Our Father as a prayer for justice
  2. Ministry to those on the margins

Our Father and Justice

VenueCAYC, No 2 Lorong Low Koon
ParticipantsCaritas Board & Committee Members, CPAs & Member Organizations


10
Sep
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Examination of Conscience – my personal journey

I am not a praying person by nature and it would take me a lot of effort to be as disciplined as required by CLC in doing the above mentioned exercise. Given the fact that this form of prayer yields a lot of information about oneself is a strong motivating force.

From Fr John Hardon SJ …

It is characteristic of God and His angels, when they act upon the soul, to give true happiness and spiritual joy and to banish all the sadness and disturbances which are caused by the enemy.

It is characteristic of the evil one to fight against such happiness and consolation by proposing fallacious reasonings, subtleties, and continual deceptions (Rules for Discernment of Spirits, II, 1).

What are we to conclude from this? That the more zealous we are in trying to please God, the more He will give us a deep interior peace of soul. We should suspect as a temptation from the evil one, when we find ourselves worried or anxious or disturbed, no matter how pious the source of the worry or anxiety may be.

The key to applying this principle is that, before God, I honestly want to do His will even though through weakness, I may fail to live up to my resolutions.

One basic virtue on which we should daily examine ourselves is peace of soul. We should ask ourselves, “Have I given in to worry or anxiety?” “Have I allowed myself to get discouraged?” A good practice is to pronounce the name, “Jesus,” when we find ourselves getting despondent, or say some short aspiration like, “My Jesus, I trust in you,” whenever we become dejected over something.

After hearing what Sr Susay has to say and share on the examen, it is appealing to me. It’s not too difficult to spend some time in self reflection as I do lots of time day-dreaming. I discover that God calls me everyday to make a choice, every moment of my being, to make a choice of pro-God or pro-Peter. The subtle reminder to spend time in prayer pops up now and then .. giving me an indication that He is ever present.

8
Sep
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Margaret Silf’s Visit to Singapore – Registration is now closed.

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Margaret Silf is coming to Singapore for 2 retreats and a series of talks. Her visit is coordinated under the auspices of CISC (Centre for Ignatian Spirituality & Counselling, behind St Ignatius Church).

Who is Margaret Silf?

Margaret Silf travels widely in her work as a retreat director and speaker on Ignatian spirituality. Her books include Compass Points, Landmarks, Taste and See and Going on Retreat(Loyola Press) and The Gift of Prayer: Embracing the Sacred in the Everyday (Bluebridge). She lives in England.

  1. Retreat No. 1  – Companions of Christ, Companions to Others   –  26-29 Jan 2010
  2. Retreat No. 2  – Living Pathways  –  2-5 Feb 2010

Your contribution for the retreat per person in Singapore dollars.
Cheques should be made payable to “Jesuit Spirituality Centre”.

Retreatant

Registration Before 15 Dec 2009

Registration After 15 Dec 2009

Live-in (Non-Aircon)

$200

$220

Live-in (Aircon)

$260

$280




Details of the Retreats

Retreat No. 1
‘Companions of Christ, Companions to Others’ 26-29 January 2010

What are people searching for in today’s bewildering world, and how might we accompany their search most effectively?
This retreat is designed to help us discover how we are called to be ‘companions of Christ’, in our everyday living, and how we are also called to be companions to others on their spiritual journeys. Such companioning may happen in formal spiritual direction and prayer guiding, but also in the many other ways in which we walk alongside each other, in pastoral ministry, in parish work, among family and friends, and simply in those significant conversations that happen in the course of our everyday ordinary lives.

The retreat will be most suitable for people with some experience of making a silent retreat and some familiarity with what it means to accompany others spiritually, whether formally or informally. No prior formal knowledge of Ignatian spirituality is assumed.

Retreat No. 2
‘Living Pathways’ 2-5 February 2010

What does it mean to walk the pathways of our personal experience as companions of the Lord? How do we engage with the Gospel narratives in ways that truly connect to our daily living? How might we engage more fully with the challenge of helping to make God’s Kingdom a reality in our personal circumstances and turn routine living into the kind of adventure that, through grace, makes a real difference, not only for ourselves, but for the whole human family? During the retreat we will explore some approaches to scriptural meditation and reflective living. This retreat is suitable for anyone who wishes to deepen his or her life in Christ and to apply the challenges of faith to everyday living.

Public Talks

Sat 30th Jan 2010 – “Everyday God” – Finding God in the events and relationships of everyday life. *
Sun 31st Jan 2010 – “More to Life” – Exploring the ‘more’ and what it means in our ordinary living. *

Contribution:  Love offering.  Attendance by Registration Only.

Time: both talks -2:00pm to 5:00pm

Venue: Kingsmead Hall, Centre for Ignatian Spirituality and Counselling (CISC)
8 Victoria Park Road, Singapore 266492

Registration for her retreats and talks is now closed and if you wish to order any of her books or contact us, please email us at talks.wellsprings@gmail.com.