Since the 1980's St Beuno's has been running courses in what
is termed 'Apostolic Spirituality', a term contrasted in Catholic
circles with 'Monastic Spirituality' and considered particularly
suitable for those working outside monastery walls.
Ignatian Spirituality is based on the Spiritual Exercises of
Ignatius of Loyola, which is centred on Jesus Christ in Scripture.
People of many different Christian denominations have found
this spirituality ideal to help them live their Christian faith
in a busy life.
We currently offer two three month courses, both of which have
at their core the full 30 day Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius
Loyola. There is one from January to April which centres a little
more on personal growth in relationship with God and understanding
of self. This relatively slow moving course involves a workshop
on the personality types. Many people find this course excellent
for a focused unwinding after a demanding work. It is an excellent
sabbatical and always develops a sense of pleasant community
among the participants.
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The second three month course is more for those who want a break,
but who would like to focus on equiping themselves for retreat
giving or spiritual direction. It involves a pilgrimage to Spain
and Italy where there will be a looking at the influences on
Ignatius and Ignatian Spirituality. There is a final month with
a fairly intensive look at Ignatian Spirituality, spiritual
guidance and retreat giving.
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The ten week programme on Spiritual Direction and Retreat giving
is a particularly practical way for those who have experienced
the Full Spiritual Exercises to develop skills in Ignatian retreat
giving and spiritual guidance.
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Finally there is a one month programme on retreat
giving and spiritual guidance in the Ignatian tradition at the
end of the year. This is particularly suitable for those who
have experienced the Spiritual Exercises but would like to deepen
their understanding and practical skills in the area of spiritual
direction. This course would be particularly suitable for those
who are likely to be involved in religious formation or spiritual
guidance of any kind.
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