WHAT'S  ON  DURING  MARCH

Seminar - Being 'at home' in God: a Spiritual Journey with John's Gospel

Mary Coloe pbvm

Seminar - Seasons of the Heart

Carole Carmody rsm

Seminar - Sophia Circles -

Judith Lynch

please see seminar page for full details.

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         SPECIAL  CELEBRATIONS  AT  HEART  OF  LIFE

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR SPIRITUAL DIRECTORS

A five-day intensive refresher program in spiritual direction for those active in the ministry or for those returning to the ministry after some time away. Further information and application forms available from Heart of Life office;

Cost:  $ 575.  2010 Dates:  September 27 - October 1

Sue Richardson pbvm  and  Brian Gallagher msc

SPIRITUAL DIRECTION AVAILABLE
AT HEART OF LIFE

Heart of Life has a long tradition of offering Spiritual Direction. Spiritual direction- an ancient Christian tradition in which seekers of God open their hearts to a trusted other, in order to grow in inner freedom and so deepen their capacity to love and be loved.Those who seek guidance in listening and responding to God's presence in life may find their spiritual director at Heart of Life.

Please phone Marlene McGrath for an initial interview

SUPERVISION OF MINISTRY

Involvement in ministry is both a privilege and responsibility!  
Supervision can help enhance appreciation of each and, assist in ensuring integrity. 
Individual and group ministry supervision available.

INDIVIDUAL DIRECTED RETREATS

Heart of Life recommends two possibilities …
Arrangements can be made with any staff member for such a retreat …
but you need to arrange your accommodation.

“The Cliffs Retreat” in Shoreham is available to individuals or small numbers for retreat.

Please ring Brian Gallagher MSC on 5989 8777.

 BOOK  RELEASE  2009

Communal Wisdom - A practical guide for group discernment

Brian Gallagher msc and Sue Richardson pbvm see the wisdom of a group not only in the shared contributions of all members, but in the group, as a whole, listening to the movement of the Spirit in them and amongst them. They offer a very practical approach to group discernment, based on a sound theology of communio and their extensive experience as spiritual directors and facilitators.

Cost: $10  - $8 (picked up from Centre) 5% discount for over 10 copies. Phone or email the Centre for orders.

  Released  - 2008

TAKING GOD TO HEART

~~ a Living Spirituality ~~  Brian Gallagher msc

TAKING GOD TO HEART gives a context in which to appreciate our human experience of God. BrianGallagher finds this context in the tradition of spiritulaity sometimes referred to as 'the way of the heart'.

Calling on his many years' experience as a spiritual guide and teacher, and supported by carefully selected classical and contemporary writings on the ways of God, he develops a spirituality that is God-focused though very human, relational and personal, and outgoing even while contemplative in approach.

Readers will readily identify with much in these pages and fine encouragement to take God, who is always present in their life experience, to heart.

BRIAN GALLAGHER is a Catholic priest in the congregation of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart. He has ministered in spiritulaity and spiritual direction for over twenty-five years. During that time, Brian began the Heart of Life Spirituality Centre in Melbourne and The Cliffs Retreat in Shoreham, where he currently lives.                                                        

Cost: $15-00 picked up from Heart of Life  -- $18-00 posted 1-5 copies  -- $17-00 posted over 5 copies

HEART OF LIFE STAFF

                                                               
                                               Director:    Sue Richardson PBVM 

                                                                Paul Spence  Kathleen Spokes SGS Lis Teggelove RSM

                                  Spiritual Leaders:     Kathleen Spokes SGS  Geoff Whitefield cfc

                              Let the Heart Listen:   Carole Carmody RSM,   Jen Hall

                                      Guest facilitators present additional seminars throughout the year.
  

                       Administration:    Barbara Woolcock

                       Secretaries:        Leanne Patmore  Peter Curry  msc

                       Librarian:            Moyra Dovolil

                       Gardener:           Brian Walker

                       Maintenance:      Brian Gallagher msc

Continuing their involvement for 2010 are - Patricia Foley pbvm; Sue Gesell; Brian Gallagher msc; Paul Castley msc; Philip Malone msc.

New to the staff for 2010 are:  Angela Slattery IBVM  Geoff Whitefield CFC