Too often in the Christian life, spirituality has been more concerned with life after death than with life before death. Recent research in psychology has focussed on flourishing and what makes life worth living. The ‘psychology of flourishing’ proposes that we need to live well along five dimensions: positive emotions; positive relationships; engagement; meaning; and accomplishment. All of this is underpinned by character.
During this weekend, Fr Roger Dawson SJ will introduce and explain this approach to flourishing, making the link with our faith and Ignatian spirituality. The weekend will include examples and practical exercises. Participants will also look at applying this as a psychology for dealing with tough times. There will also be opportunities for silence, prayer and reflection.
Father Roger Dawson SJ is a Jesuit priest, spiritual director and trained as a clinical psychologist. He is former Director of St Beuno’s Jesuit Spirituality Centre and is now the Superior of the Jesuits in Scotland.
Suggested donation: £230 (2 nights). For more information please visit the Kinnoull Monestery website here, or contact info@kinnoullmonastery.co.uk or phone 01738 624075.
The weekend begins on the evening of Friday 4th July and ends after lunch on Sunday 6th July.
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This residential weekend retreat offers participants the opportunity to explore the human condition through your own life story, in the context of the Gospel and the Christian spiritual life, using mindfulness skills and contemplative Christian prayer.
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