Power of Silence

(In that Silence, God will listen to us; there God will speak to our soul, and there we will hear God’s voice. -- Mother Theresa)

About the Programme

The process includes input as well as exercises to help you get in touch with yourself at a deeper level and to perceive the dynamics of your psyche and thus to experience the power of the Spirit in the inner sacred space.

The quality that everyone of us needs most urgently is silence. We simply must learn how to be silent and how to remain in silence. Once you enter that silence, once you open your heart to that unpredictable and incomparable experience, you will find that each of us can be the person we are called to be if we allow that silence to develop in our hearts. Make no mistake about it, the silence that each of us is summoned to enter is the eternal silence of God. This is the silence each of us can find in our own hearts. Discovering it will lead you to understand that silence is itself the medium of perfect communication. It is in silence that we communicate at depth and with the truth of wholeness. – John Main (Benedictine monk)

About the Facilitator

Fr Sebastian Painadath, a Jesuit priest, is head of the Sameeksha Ashram in Kalady, South India. He is an internationally renowned Asian theologian who frequently lectures in Europe and Asia. He has facilitated in workshops organised by the Office of Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs-Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences (OEIA-FABC) and the Johor-Melaka diocese. He combines the best of the Asian mystical traditions with Western philosophical traditions in his presentations.

What some past participants have to say:

• The meditation that he teaches helps to calm the mind and instill some discipline in me to try & practise it at home.
• I know that through this I can communicate better with God.
• Feel refreshed, peaceful, rejuvenated…
• Meditation moves with you – walks out with you into your daily life.
• Presenter exudes a certain aura of calmness and deep spirituality.
• A wonderful facilitator…. very authentic & sincere.

When
Sunday, 22 April 2012
8.30 am: Registration
9.00 am – 4.30 pm: Workshop
Monday, 23 April 2012
9.00 am – 4.30 pm: Workshop

Where
Luther Centre (next to Tun Hussein Eye Hospital)
6 Jalan Utara, Petaling Jaya
Tel: 03-79565992

How much
A contribution of RM120.00 is requested to cover the cost of venue, vegetarian lunch & light refreshments. Those who can afford to pay more are encouraged to contribute to a collection on the second day to help defray other costs.

How to pay
Payment is by cash or GIRO transfer to CIMB Bank A/C No: 12650001973525 (Chow Mei Mei). Kindly send registration form and payment details to chowbernie@yahoo.com.

Who should attend
This meditation workshop is an introduction for Christians who wish to start on a spiritual journey but do not know how. For others already familiar with meditation, this workshop will also be a refreshing experience.

What to bring
Bring your own writing materials and a cushion if you wish to sit on the floor during the meditation.

Who to ask
Bernie (012-2637912)
Angeline (03-7955 0845)

Closing Date: 6 April 2012

LIMITED PLACES ONLY - PLEASE REGISTER EARLY!

Journeying with Jesus (The Gospel of John)

About the Programme

The Gospel of John is the mystical Gospel that describes the inner mystical journey of Jesus. In the Gospel Jesus invites us to enter into the same inner journey. During these sessions we shall reflect over the stages of this spiritual journey of Jesus and meditatively pursue the inward steps.

There will be two reflection sessions and two meditations in the morning as well as in the afternoon.

Father, may they be one in us, as you are in me and I am in you, so that the world may believe it was you who sent me .I have given them the glory you gave to me, that they may be one as we are one. With me in them and you in me, may they be so completely one that the world will realize that it was you who sent me and that I have loved them as much as you loved me. – John 17:21-23

About the Facilitator

Fr Sebastian Painadath, a Jesuit priest, is head of the Sameeksha Ashram in Kalady, South India. He is an internationally renowned Asian theologian who frequently lectures in Europe and Asia. He has facilitated in workshops organised by the Office of Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs-Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences (OEIA-FABC) and the Johor-Melaka diocese. He combines the best of the Asian mystical traditions with Western philosophical traditions in his presentations.

What some past participants of his meditation workshop have to say: 

• A balance of meditation & teaching (with discussion).
• Well spaced out programme – not taxing.
• Feel refreshed, peaceful, rejuvenated…
• This retreat has given me new insights into spirituality.
• It has been a God-experience for me.
• A wonderful facilitator…. very authentic & sincere.
• He is a man of grace….

When

Friday, 20 April 2012

8.30 am: Registration

9.00 am – 4.30 pm: Workshop

Saturday, 21 April 2012

9.00 am – 4.30 pm Workshop

Where

Luther Centre (next to Tun Hussein Eye Hospital)

6 Jalan Utara, Petaling Jaya

Tel: 03-79565992

How much

A contribution of RM120.00 is requested to cover the cost of venue, vegetarian lunch & light refreshments. Those who can afford to pay more are encouraged to contribute to a collection at the end of the second day to help defray other costs.

How to pay

Payment is by cash or GIRO transfer to CIMB Bank A/C No: 12650001973525 (Chow Mei Mei). Kindly send registration form and payment details to chowbernie@yahoo.com.

Who should attend

Anyone interested in a deeper understanding of the Gospel of John.

What to bring

Bring your Bible, your own writing materials and a cushion if you wish to sit on the floor during the meditation.

Who to ask

Bernie (012-2637912)

Angeline (03-7955 0845)

Closing Date: 6 April 2012

LIMITED PLACES ONLY - PLEASE REGISTER EARLY!