Theo 279.1 / Theo 391.1
CONSECRATED LIFE: CONTEMPORARY SPIRITUALITY & THE HUMAN JOURNEY
Eduardo Africa, OSB
W 10:-00 - 12:15 pm

A contemporary approach to the understanding of the consecrated life based on the early desert spirituality and the conciliar teaching of Lumen Gentium and “Vita Consecrata.” Emphasis will be given on the meaning of the “undivided heart” based on the authentic human development and spiritual maturation. Explores from the human journey, the different perspectives of spiritual writers, for the mature growth of the individual is a gradual process of divination, a participation in God’s life. It will discuss present day problems pertaining to ministry, the psycho-spiritual dimension and the different stages of human maturation. Examines consecrated spirituality as an aspect of human life flowing from an experience of God, shaped and nourished in the Christian community.

This course is not exclusive for religious and lay. Lay persons are invited to attend the course for nourishment of their own spiritual life because topics to be taken also refers to the universal holiness of the church and are relevant to a deepening of lay spirituality.

Note: First session will take place on December 2.