Courses

The Art of Ignatian Conversation

September 28, 2024

'Knowing how to listen is an immense grace, it is a gift which we need to ask for and then make every effort to practice.'

   Pope Francis

If you are curious to engage in deeper conversations – through attentive listening and intentional speaking – this weekend may be for you. We will consider the art of conversation through the lens of Ignatian spirituality and what this might offer in the service of the Holy Spirit.

This is an online course held over Zoom.
Places are limited. Please book by 20th September 2024. Please only book in if you are able to attend the whole weekend.

Dates: Saturday 28th September 2024 - Sunday 29th September 2024
Times: Saturday 10-4pm, Sunday 1-4.30pm

(Please note, the times above are in BST - London time)

Donations help us continue our work of making Ignatian spirituality available to as many people as possible.  

The Suggested Donation for this event is £150.

Note: we do not want money to be a barrier to participating, so please give what you feel you can afford.

To donate, go to https://www.jesuit.org.uk/donate and choose 'Ignatian Conversation' in the Designation field. If you are a UK taxpayer could you complete the Gift Aid form at https://www.jesuit.org.uk/gift-aid-form (For the ‘Centre Name’ please select ‘Jesuits in Britain’)

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