Recordings of the online colloquium celebrating St Newman’s 10th anniversary of beatification and 1st anniversary of canonisation.
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Caravaggio’s genius is widely recognised, but its real roots are often overlooked. Explore the relationship of the physical and spiritual worlds in Caravaggio’s painting.
£5 (tickets at the door)
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Explore the Christian spirit of European art with a fascinating and colourful tour of the continent, through the eyes of John Ruskin
John Ruskin, the polymathic Victorian art and social critic, started out as an Evangelical chauvinist, celebrating the works of a school of British artists he described as his “Modern Painters”, especially J.M.W.Turner. But his developing interest in European architecture and art, centrally in Venice, challenged his provinciality and opened his imagination to the treasures of the Catholic Middle Ages and the society from which they had sprung. Throughout his winding and contradictory history of religious faith and doubt he persisted in arguing his belief that “all great art is praise”, and seeing it with the eyes of “faith and intense Christian feeling”.
Keith Hanley studied English at Lincoln College, Oxford (MA, B.Litt). At Lancaster (Ph.D) he founded the Wordsworth Centre, which he directed from 1988-2000, and initiated the transfer of the John Howard Whitehouse Ruskin Collections from Bembridge school, directing the Ruskin Centre at Lancaster from 2000-2008. From 1994 he has co-edited the quarterly Nineteenth Century Contexts: An Interdisciplinary Journal (published by Routledge since 2002), currently with Alex Wettlaufer, University of Texas at Austin. He has held posts at a number of European universities and at Notre Dame, Indiana.
£5 (tickets at the door)
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The Christian Philosophy and Science of the Medieval period produced the “Gothic” style, as an expression of the Catholic worldview
The medieval period in European history is sometimes described as an “age of Faith”. This era also saw the flowering of the Scholastic method in the universities that were established throughout the Christian world, and gave rise to philosophy, science, and arts founded on a Christian vision. This paper argues that this flowering of Christian thought also resulted in a distinctive architectural style, the so-called Gothic style, that continues to inspire and attract people. The recent tragic fire at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris called our attention once more to the ingenuity and beauty of medieval architecture. Even in a secular world, the power of Gothic architecture remains, doing as their designers intended, which is to lead us to contemplate Him who created the world with all its complexity and majesty, and who yet “dwells in inaccessible light” (1 Tim 6:16).
Father Lawrence Lew, O.P. was born in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia into an evangelical Protestant family. Fr Lawrence’s conversion to Catholicism began an on-going love for theology, apologetics, Catholic culture, music and the sacred arts. Fr Lawrence has a degree in English civil law from Leeds University. Entering the English Province of the Order of Preachers in 2005, Fr Lawrence was trained in Cambridge, Blackfriars in Oxford, and the Dominican House of Studies in Washington DC where he gained a license in Sacred Theology. He has served as assistant Catholic Chaplain to Edinburgh University, and he is currently assistant parish priest in London. Fr Lawrence lectures in Apologetics, and Mariology at Blackfriars Hall, Oxford. Fr Lawrence enjoys photographing churches and sacred art, and his photos have been used online by major Catholic sites, and is seen in print internationally in newspapers, magazines, books, and CD covers. He has been called a “media missionary”, and he has given workshops and retreats in photography, evangelisation and digital media, and the theology of beauty.
£5 (tickets at the door)
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Bl. John Henry Newman will be canonised on 13th October. Explore his life and spirituality in this three-part talk.
John Henry Newman is the latest English person to be canonised. He is a figure of great importance for our time. Fr Laurence Gambella will explore Newman’s life and work, taking us on a three-part encounter with this great man:
Fr Laurence Gambella is a priest of Salford Diocese, hailing from Blackburn. He studied at Oxford University, the Pontifical Beda College in Rome and the Pontifical Institute of Arabic and Islamic Studies. He serves as chaplain to the Catholic Medical Association and as Hospital Chaplain.
£5
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Fourth of the online series: Saints, Scholars and Spiritual Masters
The fourth talk of Saints, Scholars and Spiritual Masters will explore the spirituality of one of the Church’s greatest theologians: Thomas Aquinas. Known for his unique and massive synthesis of Catholic theology, Aquinas earned the title of “The Angelic Doctor” not just for his great learning, but for the wisdom and light he brought to the Church’s thinking. In this talk, Fr Richard Conrad, O.P. will focus particularly on the themes of being, freedom and friendship. As the greatest of God’s gifts, they are fundamental to this great saint’s spirituality.
Richard Conrad studied chemistry at Cambridge, and after his doctorate joined the Dominican Friars. He has served as Prior in Cambridge and Leicester, and for 8 years was Novice Master of the Province. He taught dogmatic theology at Maryvale Institute part-time from 1992 to 2016, and from 2007 has been resident at Blackfriars, Oxford, where he teaches dogmatic theology and the thought of Thomas Aquinas, and is currently Director of the Aquinas Institute.
5th November – St Francis de Sales with Canon Scott Tanner, I.C.K.S.P.
19th November – Sts Teresa of Avila and John of the Cross with Fr Matthew Blake, O.C.D.
3rd December – St Benedict of Norcia with Fr Cassian Folsom, O.S.B.
10th December – St Francis of Assisi with Fr Gabriel Kyte, C.F.R.
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A 3-day Holy Week, reflecting on Lent and preparing for Easter, led by NET Ministries
“If Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain” (1 Cor 15:14).
In the first half of the retreat, participants will be led to explore how God can transform one’s life when we seek Him constantly in prayer. The second half of the retreat will consider the direct impact that Christ’s Resurrection should have on our lives, and how His power can help overcome difficulties.
A variety of sessions make for a powerful and dynamic experience, with guided prayer, testimonies, discussion, music and drama.
Comfortable ensuite rooms and continental breakfast.
Experience the beautiful surroundings of the Stonyhurst estate.
The mission of NET Scotland is to challenge young people to love Christ and embrace the life of the Church. The ministry was established in 1981 and since then NET teams have led over 32,000 retreats and ministered to more than 2 million young Catholics. In the last 2 years, we have worked with over 13,000 young people in Scotland.
£139 per person, single room.
£119 per person, twin room (shared).*
All meals are included in the cost of the retreat.
*If booking a place for one child with this option, they will be assigned a room with another participant of the same sex and similar age.
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Through a traditional ecclesiology, spirituality and liturgy, the retreat will explore the relationship of the priest to the Church. It will focus on the importance of priestly sanctity for the welfare of Holy Mother Church.
Secular and religious clergy, deacons and seminarians welcome!
The retreat will be preached, with opportunity for individual spiritual direction.
Clergy are welcome to celebrate Mass individually at their own time, in Theodore House Oratory or St Peter’s Church.
Daily Holy Hour and Latin Compline.
Guided tour of the Stonyhurst College Historic Libraries and Old Chapel Museum: see more about the College’s Collections here.
All accommodation is en-suite and full board is included.
Ideal surroundings for a retreat: peaceful and beautiful!
Arrivals for 2pm; departures from 2pm.
Fr de Malleray has fifteen years’ experience of leading clergy retreats at various venues in England and abroad. Based in the Liverpool Archdiocese, he is the author of Ego Eimi – It is I: Falling in Eucharistic Love. His forthcoming book is on the sacred priesthood. He is the editor of the quarterly magazine Dowry, and general chaplain of the youth movement Juventutem and of the Confraternity of St Peter, an international prayer network for priestly vocations and ministry.
£320 (includes single, en-suite room and full board)
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The day will invite priests to enter more deeply into the Lenten “desert”, seeking a greater docility of heart to the guidance of the Spirit.
Reflections on Jesus’ Baptism, His anointing with the Spirit and His time in the desert,
The day will include: two talks, a Holy Hour with opportunity for confession, guided meditation and a buffet lunch.
Clergy are welcome to arrive earlier or depart later if they would like to spend more time at Theodore House.
Clergy are welcome to use the Theodore House Oratory to celebrate Mass.
For more information about the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, Bradford, please click here.
Arrivals with coffee and tea from 10:00am.
10:30am – first talk
11:30am – Adoration and Confessions
12:45pm – lunch
1:45pm – second talk
3pm – guided meditation
Departures from 4:00pm.
£17 (includes buffet lunch)
Add B&B for £35 per night.
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Led by two experienced exorcists, Fr Peter Morgan and Canon Gwenael Cristofoli
The conference will offer pastoral support and training for identifying and dealing with demonic influence. Attendees will gain a greater understanding of the occult and its effects, on the rites and pastoral practice of minor exorcism, and on priestly self-care.
The conference will include four talks:
The conference is open to seminarians, deacons, religious and priests.
Day conference only (includes lunch): £35
Day conference and overnight B&B accommodation: £65
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