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 more
on personal growth in relationship with God and understanding
of self. This gently paced 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
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The second three month course is more for those who want a break,
but who would like to focus on coming to know better Ignatian
Spirituality. It involves a pilgrimage to Spain and Italy where
there will be a looking at Ignatius Loyola, his live and the
influences on Ignatius and Ignatian Spirituality. There is a
final month with an intensive look at Ignatian Spirituality..
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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 of the Spiritual Exercises. 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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