Journeys in a Lifetime
Posted on February 11th, 2019
One of our recent Encounter graduates, Amanda Allchorn, was invited by Premier Radio to share some insights about spiritual direction in general and LCSD in particular.
Budding Ministry
Posted on January 29th, 2019
Charles Hippsley shares his experience of his third day Intensive on LCSD’s Encounter course, our initial training in spiritual direction.
The Exercises in a Fractured World
Posted on September 7th, 2018
Sue Wilson shares her experiences of the most recent SEN Conference, where reflections were shared on how spiritual direction can be a source of healing in a fractured world.
Sounding the Silence - reflections from the Retreat Association’s conference
Posted on July 7th, 2018
Sue Wilson attended the Retreat Association’s June conference, where she gathered up stillness and speech, and reports for us here.
Enfolded in Christ
Posted on April 23rd, 2018 in News
John-Francis Friendship, a long-term friend of the Centre, tells us about his new book. To be published in May by Canterbury Press, Enfolded in Christ is a book for clergy and for spiritual directors.
Night Vision: reflections for the (new) year
Posted on January 24th, 2018 in News
What is it that we really really want? In her Epiphany sermon, Julie Leger Dunstan offered some reflections to help us consider our heart’s deepest direction. The seeking, faithful example set by the magi can inspire and encourage us all year ...
French Pantoums - A new take on contemplative listening
Posted on December 8th, 2017
Peter Huitson, a second year Encounter student, writes about the power of the Pantoum as a tool to aid contemplative listening and creativity in spiritual direction
Hands Reaching Out
Posted on October 27th, 2017
Nicola Mason reflects on reading and the hands that reach out from the pages to guide and inspire us.
Simply Listening is Enough
Posted on October 11th, 2017
In a world that is increasingly full of ‘sound and fury’ Grace Owen explores the power of the simple act of listening.
Floating
Posted on September 27th, 2017
Annette Kaye meditates on floating, prayer and entering that ‘still, quiet place where I am surrounded by God’.