Power of Silence

About the Programme

What grows makes no noise! This is the abiding message of every tree. This is true of our spiritual life too. Real growth in spiritual life takes place in contemplative silence. During these sessions we shall practice some basic methods of meditation through which we can enter into a contemplative silence. There will be a few inputs on the theory of meditation. Most of the time will be spent on repeated practice of meditation.

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). He has also facilitated many workshops in Malaysia in recent years. 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
Saturday, 12 July 2014
8.30 am: Registration
9.00 am – 4.30 pm: Workshop
Sunday, 13 July 2014
9.00 am – 4.30 pm: Workshop

Where
CCM Ecumenical Center (opposite University Hospital)
26 Jalan Universiti
Petaling Jaya

How much
A contribution of RM120.00 is requested to cover the cost of venue, 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: 7017070353 (Chow Mei Mei). Kindly send registration form and payment details to chowbernie@yahoo.com.

Who should attend
This meditation workshop is an introduction for those 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 (012-263 7912)
Angeline (03-7955 0845)

LIMITED PLACES ONLY - PLEASE REGISTER EARLY!

New Life in Christ: Mystical Experience of St Paul

About the Programme

The entire theology of St. Paul could be summarized in one phrase: in Christ. The transition from the old to the new has been the well-spring of his life and the basis of his understanding of Christian life as well. This is a deeply mystical experience.

During these two days we shall read the Letters of Paul from the perspective of this transition. We shall examine how this affects our life in Christ: what is the grace, what are the demands?

There will be several sessions of reflection on selected passages from St. Paul’s Letters; there will be a few meditation sessions to interiorize the insights.

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:

•    Meditation moves with you – walks out with you into your daily life.
•    Feel refreshed, peaceful, rejuvenated…
•    Presenter exudes a certain aura of calmness and deep spirituality.
•    A wonderful facilitator…. very authentic & sincere.

When
Saturday, 27 July 2013
8.00 am: Registration
8.30 am – 5.00 pm: Workshop
Sunday, 28 July 2013
8.30 am – 4.30 pm: Workshop

Where
Function Room, Level 3
CCM Ecumenical Centre (opposite University Hospital)
26 Jalan Universiti, Petaling Jaya

How much
A contribution of RM100.00 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
Those who are interested to have a deeper understanding of New Life in Christ through the life of Paul and his letters, and to reflect on how to bring about this change in their own lives.

What to bring
Bring your Bible, writing materials, shawl 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: 14 July 2013

LIMITED PLACES ONLY - PLEASE REGISTER EARLY!

The Jesus Prayer Meditation Workshops

What is The Jesus Prayer?

The Jesus Prayer is a classical form of contemplative prayer practised by the Desert Fathers of the 3rd- 5th centuries. Later this practice moved to the monastic communities of Sinai and Mount Athos. The spiritual classic Philokalia contains the experiences and teachings of the great spiritual masters of the Jesus Prayer. In recent years the Jesus Prayer is attracting thousands of Westerners in deepening their prayer life. The beauty of this prayer form is that it is simple, but deep, and can be practised by any one at any time.

The content

During the sessions Sr. Rose will be giving some theoretical input on the spirituality and theology of the Jesus Prayer. We shall be practising this prayer form with Asian mantras and melodies. The rhythmic chanting creates vibrations within the heart, the divine space within us.

Facilitator

Sister Rose Pudukadan, India

Sister Rose who was born in 1949, trained as a nurse in the United States and spent over 20 years working amongst the poor in various hospitals in India. Since 1990 she has lived in her ashram in Kerala, South India and has dedicated herself to the study and practice of the Prayer of the Heart, also known as the The Jesus Prayer. She has received Intensive training & formation in spiritual exercises from Fr Sebastian Painadath SJ.

Workshop A: For beginners to meditation

Tuesday 16 April               7.30pm - 10.00pm 
Wednesday 17 April          7.30 pm -10.00pm

Venue: La Salle Hall, Lorong 5/15, PJ, Off Jalan Cantik, 

Registration fee: Nil


Workshop B: For participants who have previously attended meditation workshops

Friday 19 April               8.30am - 5.00pm
Saturday 20 April           8.30am - 5.00pm 
Sunday 21 April             8.30am - 4.30pm

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

Registration fee: RM 100

How to register

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

Enquiry

Bernie (012-2637912) or Angeline (03-7955 0845)

What to bring
Bible, writing materials, cushion, & shawl (optional).

Closing Date   10 April 2013 A collection will be taken to defray cost (optional).

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!

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:

• 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
Tuesday, 26 July 2011
8.30 am: Registration & light refreshments
9.00 am – 3.30 pm: Workshop
3.30 pm: Afternoon tea & departure

Where
Luther House (next to Tun Hussein Eye Hospital)
6 Jalan Utara, Petaling Jaya

How much
A contribution of RM60.00 is requested to cover the cost of venue, meals & light refreshments. Those who can afford to pay more are encouraged to contribute to a collection at the end of the day to help defray other costs.

How to pay
Payment is by cash or cheque made payable to Chow Mei Mei, which can be banked into CIMB Bank A/C No: 12650001973525. 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 Bible 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: 12 July 2011

LIMITED TO 25 PLACES ONLY - PLEASE REGISTER EARLY!