It may come as a surprise to many of you to hear that the process we call pastoral supervision, also sometimes referred to as reflective or ministry supervision finds its roots in the Gospels. Mark tells us that Jesus fires sent out his disciples and upon their return invited them to “come away to a lonely place and rest.’ (Mark: 6: 31). In this way Jesus provided the much-needed space for his disciples to reflect upon their experience and gain new insights and support for the task ahead.
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Heart of Life Spirituality and Pastoral Centre 2024 formation programs
Full-time Siloam Program for the formation of Spiritual Directors Please note: Applications for the 2024 intake have now closed, however late applications will be considered on their merits. The internationally-renowned Siloam program for the formation of spiritual directors continues to Read More …
Renewal Program for Missionaries 2024
Through the enclosed brochure, I would like to invite you to consider sending priests or lay leaders from your diocese to the Renewal Program for Missionaries (RPM) 2024 of the Faculty of Missiology of the Pontifical Gregorian University. The RPM Read More …
Interculturality: The Power of Diversity in Mission
Supervised Pastoral Education (SPE) program Fiji
The Graduation Mass of the Supervised Pastoral Education (SPE) program of Jan. – March 2023 was celebrated by Fr. Augustine KIM, MSC, Supervisor of the SPE program of the Archdiocese of Suva, at the Pacific Regional Seminary (PRS) on the Read More …
SEDOS Residential Seminar, 2023 – The Changing Landscape of Religious Missionary Life
Dear SEDOS Members/ Cari membri SEDOS/ Chers membres SEDOS/ Estimados miembros de SEDOS, EN: We would like to inform you that the SEDOS Residential Seminar, 2023 will take place from 1 – 5 May, 2023, on the theme The Changing Landscape Read More …
Heart of Life Centre for Spiritual and Pastoral Formation
What’s on in March… Contemplating some space? We are offering just the thing on the 2nd Fri of each month, from Mar–Nov 2023, 10am–12pm. Our contemplative space will be open each month via Zoom, with two in-person opportunities. The Read More …
News from Heart of Life, Melbourne, Australia
See What’s On in our 2023 Program!We are pleased to present Heart of Life’s 2023 Program of courses and events. Whether you’re seeking to: undertake spiritual formation through one of our formation programs, participate in a 14-week seminar for professional and/or Read More …
Ministry to Ministers Sabbatical Program
Oblate School of Theology MtM Participant Testimonials Ministry to Ministers Sabbatical Program Jesus said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” (Mark 6:31) The Ministry to Ministers (MtM) Sabbatical Program provides a sabbatical Read More …
Heart of Life Centre for Spiritual & Pastoral Formation
From the Director’s Desk…Welcome to our first eNews of 2023. It’s a bumper first edition! In 2023, we celebrate 40 years of service. Keep an eye on our eNews and social media for special events in which you can participate to Read More …