The Lauriston Jesuit Centre

Finding God In All Things

Forthcoming Events At The Centre

FORTHCOMING SERIES AT LAURISTON

 

“The Scottish Women’s Series”

 

“Standing On Holy Ground” - Faith and the Environment

 

“Peace - Pathway To the Heart of the Gospel” with Gerry W Hughes SJ

 

More details of all these series of talks and events, and other events which are still being finalised, will be available later in the summer.

 

Saturday November 1st, St Catharine’s Convent, Lauriston Gardens

 

A day led by Fr Gero McLoughlin, S.J. in which the study of five masterpieces of Western art will lead to reflection and prayer about the quality of Christian faith they illustrate.

 

The day will be held at St Catherine's Convent, 4 Lauriston Gardens and will run from 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.

 

Gero McLoughlin, S.J. is a member of the Edinburgh Jesuit community. He has been engaged in Ignatian spirituality ministries for the last 25 years. He is also a member of the Epiphany Group, a group of lay and ordained people from different Christian traditions who have trained in and practise Ignatian spirituality in Scotland.

What’s Coming Up At Laursiton?

Edinburgh Living Theology - July 21st to 25th inclusive

The popular week long theology school, Edinburgh Living Theology, under the direction of Fr John McDade SJ, takes place this year from July 21st to 25th in St Catharine’s Convent, Lauriston Gardens, Edinburgh EH3 9HH

 

Click here for full details on the Living Theology Website.

 

Click here to download the 2008 brochure

Click here to download the 2008 booking form

In the morning participants choose two from a list of optional courses to enable them to pursue special interests in small groups. In the afternoon all follow the Core Course on a central topic of Catholic thought, which this year will be The Challenge of Atheism. 

 

Participants are invited to bring a packed lunch each day, and soup and coffee are provided. The Eucharist is celebrated daily. Participants sign on to attend the full five-day programme from Monday to Friday, and cannot be accepted for only part of each day or part of the week. Early application is advisable in order to secure membership of the optional courses of one’s choice.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Series B courses
(Monday – Friday, 11.45a.m. - 1p.m.)

B1 A Reading Group on Benedict XVI's Jesus of Nazareth
Fr Anthony Meredith, S.J.

 

B2 From Biblical 'Lady Wisdom' to Mary, Seat of Wisdom
Fr Robert Murray SJ

 

B3 Are theSacraments really necessary?
Fr Gero McLoughlin SJ

 

B4 Worship as transforming Practice
Fr Michael Regan

  

Series A courses
(Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 11.15 a.m.)

A1 Reading Franz Kakfa 
Fr John McDade SJ 

 

A2 New Testament Christologies
Sr Josette Zammit-Mangion IBVM

 

A3 Goodness and the Imagination
Fr Peter Gallagher, SJ

Living Theology Daily Timetable

 

09.15 Morning Prayer (optional)

 

09.30 Arrivals and Coffee

 

10.00 - 11.15 Series A Courses

 

11.15 - 11.45 Coffee

 

11.45 - 13.00 Series B Courses

 

13.00 - 14.15 Lunch Break

 

14.15 - 15.30 Core Course

 

15.45 - 16.30 Mass

 

16.30 Tea and departures

 

 

CORE COURSE

The Challenge of Atheism
Fr John McDade SJ

OPTIONAL COURSES
(Participants attend one Series A Course and one Series B Course)