Welcome to Armidale - House of Spirituality

St Joseph's House of Spirituality - Armidale

The midst of our busy lives we all need a place where we are welcomed, supported, and encouraged to nourish our inner wells as we continue on our journey in life. It is a place for people who are hungering, thirsting and longing to deepen their relationship with God. It is a quiet place where people of all faith traditions are able to discover the richness of their inner life, and listen to God within who is deeply involved in our lives. It is place where we come to know and believe that we are totally loved and accepted by God.

The material we use for our Programmes is simple, down-to-earth, and uncomplicated. It provides an opportunity to re-direct our lives in the midst of a confusing and turbulent world. It provides that restfulness that we all are seeking.

Spiritual Direction or Guidance in Prayer is always available for those who find themselves asking the question: ‘Where am I in my relationship with God?’ Is there something more in my life that I am seeking?’ ’Am I noticing a restlessness in myself?’ This is an opportunity to explore our life with God and be supported, encouraged by another Christian person who is walking on the same journey in life. Arrangements can be made by phoning the House of Spirituality.

Program of Events

March

May

June

August

March

LENTEN REFLECTIONS.

What have our Lenten journeys been like? Do we desire that this Lent will make a difference in our lives? This is an invitation and an opportunity to listen to God’s Word more attentively as we hear Him speak through the rich Lenten Scripture readings.

SESSIONS:

Wednesdays:  February 28, March 7, March 14,

                            March 21, March 28.

Mornings:  10—12pm.

Evenings:  7.30pm-9.30pm (Evening session is a repeat of the morning session)

Suggested Donation: $10.00 per session.

May

Understanding Dreams in the Christian Tradition.

This two day workshop is an opportunity not to be missed by people who desire to understand what is happening in their dream life. It will be a time to reflect on the importance of listening to our dreams from the Biblical perspective and then be offered a process which will enable us to work with our own dreams in our daily lives.

(BYO Lunch—tea and coffee provided.)

Saturday:  May 26:  9am—5pm.

Sunday:     May 27:  9am—3pm.

Suggestion Donation:  $50.00

June

Walking with Jesus through Luke’s Gospel.

An opportunity not to be missed for people who desire to know and understand the person of Jesus as He is revealed to us through Luke’s gospel.

SESSIONS:

Wednesdays:  June  6 and 13.

Morning :  10am—12pm.

Evening:  7.30pm—9.30pm.

Suggestion Donation:  $10 per session.

BEHOLD YOUR MOTHER.

Time to pause, reflect on the human person of Mary as she is revealed to us through the Scriptures. There will be time to ‘take a peep’ into the mysteries of the Rosary that we are so familiar with, but may be missing the significance of the depth of what we are saying.

Saturday:  June 23:  10.30am—3pm.

(BYO Lunch—tea and coffee provided)

Suggested Donation:  $25.

August

The Mystics:  Friends for our lives.

As we reflect on the lives of these people we become aware of how relevant their lives are in our world today. The process will give us a portrait of these amazing human beings who lived life to the full in a very turbulent world. We will be inspired by the depth of their intimacy with God.

Two Saturdays:  August 4th, 11th: 9am-4pm.

(BYO Lunch– Tea and Coffee provided.

Suggested Donation:  $50.

September

Deepening our understanding of the Mystery of the Eucharist.

We participate in the celebration of the Eucharist so often and there could be a possibility that we may become unaware of the amazing mystery that is being given to us every time we celebrate. This is an opportunity to deepen our understanding so that we may be more able to heed those words of Jesus ‘Do this is memory of me!’

Saturday:  September 15:  10.30– 4pm.

(BYO Lunch—Tea and Coffee provided)

Suggested Donation:  $25.

October

Celebrating Marriage.

A time for married couples to pause in the midst of their busy lives and reflect on the amazing gift that God has given them in their love for each other. It will be a time to ‘look again’  at your marriage and be aware of what is happening in your relationship with each other. It could be an awakening to the reality that God is central to your marriage and is leading and guiding you in your lives together. It is a real time for ‘freshening up’ those arid parts of your lives together.

Sunday:  October 7:  10.30—5pm.

(BYO Lunch—Tea and Coffee provided)

Suggested Donation:  $25.

November

Reflecting on the Person of Jesus through the Parables.

A time to reflect, and understand, the treasures that are in the stories that Jesus shared by using his creative gift of imagination, and to notice how relevant these stories are in our lives today.

Two Wednesdays: November 21 and 28.

Morning Sessions: 10-12pm

Evening Sessions:  7.30—9.30pm.

Suggested Donation:  $20.

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL

FOR ALL PROGRAMMES

To ensure that all may be accommodated

please phone to book in