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’.

Spiritual Direction and Spiritual Activism

Posted on September 19th, 2017

Nim Njuguna, tutor on our Encounter course, explores how the Spiritual Directors in Europe Conference has informed his thinking on the role of spiritual direction in genuine spiritual activism.