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Lectio Divina: How to Listen to God each Day through the Daily Readings of the Bible
10 Lessons-
StartLectio Divina 1/10 Day 2d
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StartLectio Divina 2/10 Day 2e
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StartLectio Divina 3/10 Day 2f
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StartLectio Divina 4/10 Day 2g
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StartLectio Divina 5/10 Day 3a
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StartLectio Divina 6/10 Day 3b
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StartLectio Divina 7/10 Day 3c
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StartLectio Divina 8/10 Day 3d
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StartLectio Divina 9/10 Day 3e
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StartLectio Divina 10/10 Day 3f
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Prayer of the Heart
19 Lessons-
StartIntroduction to the Prayer of the Heart: History 1/20
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StartThe Prayer of the Heart. Introduction: History 2/20
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StartThe Prayer of the Heart: The Movement of Prayer of the Heart 3/20
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StartThe Prayer of the Heart: The Movement of Prayer of the Heart II 4/20
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StartThe Prayer of the Heart: Distractions 5/20
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StartPrayer of the Heart 6/20 Day 7a
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StartPrayer of the Heart 7/20 Day 7b
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StartPrayer of the Heart 8/20 Day 7c
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StartPrayer of the Heart 9/20 Day 7d
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StartPrayer of the Heart 10/20 Day 7e
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StartPrayer of the Heart 11/20 Day 7f
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StartPrayer of the Heart 12/20 Day 7g
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StartPrayer of the Heart 13/20 Day 8a
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StartPrayer of the Heart 14/20 Day 8b
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StartPrayer of the Heart 15/20 Day 8c
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StartPrayer of the Heart 16/20 Day 8d
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StartPrayer of the Heart 17/20 Day 8e
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StartPrayer of the Heart 18/20 Day 8f
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StartPrayer of the Heart 19/20 Day 8g
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Solid Foundations Course (SF000)
This is the Entrance-Gate Course – Laying the Foundations of a Solid Spiritual Life. The recommended starting point in the School's formation.
Course Summary
Who Might Find the Course Useful?
This course is for those who have found their feet in starting to practise their faith (Sunday Mass, some prayer) but who now want to know “is there something more?” and “how can I start to draw closer to the Lord?” The Solid Foundations Course draws on the insight and practical advice of the great spiritual writers including St. John of the Cross, St. Teresa of Avila and St. Therese of the Child Jesus. These Spiritual Doctors help us understand the basics that need to be put in place and the part God invites us to play to deepen our relationship with Him.
Article: Is the Solid Foundations Course for Everybody?
What Content is Covered?
This course presents the minimum practical knowledge a Christian adult needs in order to help him or her grow in their spiritual life and in deepening their personal relationship with the Lord. The course gives both theoretical and practical insight into two vital and powerful types of prayer:
1- Lectio Divina: how to listen to God through the Holy Scriptures, and how to put his Word into practice, on a daily basis.
2- Prayer of the Heart: how to pray and connect with God with our heart – how to immerse ourselves in Him in order to be nourished by Him.
These two types of prayer correspond to the “two” Tables of the Mass (the Table of the Word and the Table of the Eucharist). They help us digest God’s Word and extends the effect of our receipt of Jesus in Holy Communion.
The course is very dense, substantial and practical.
No exams or essays are needed. No prior courses are required.
Length of Course: 21 classes, 2 hours per class
Course Curriculum
Jean Khoury
Jean Khoury is a French Catholic Theologian, specialising in Spiritual Formation, with more than twenty-five years of experience with Consecrated and Lay people. He obtained his Bachelors Degree in Philosophy and his Masters in Spiritual Theology from Toulouse (France) and the Teresianum (Rome). He is presently completing his Ph.D. in Spiritual Theology at the Angelicum (Rome). Jean’s formation was greatly enhanced by the Discalced Carmelite Fathers. He has lectured in Spiritual Theology in different universities with a practical focus. Many of his articles, studies and books have been published internationally. In 2003, Jean felt compelled by Our Lady to found the “School of Mary”, a catholic school for the teaching of deep Spiritual Life for adults. Lectio Divina and Contemplative Prayer are amongst the most important forms of prayer addressed. Jean gives Spiritual Direction on a regular basis and also gives retreats. He is married, has a daughter and is based in London.
Testimonials
Excellent, inspiring, challenging and ‘mysterious.’ Too deep for words on occasions. Delightful delivery. Always arresting, and respectful of your audience.
Excellent, inspiring, challenging and ‘mysterious.’ Too deep for words on occasions. Delightful delivery. Always arresting, and respectful of your audience.
Thank you so much for a wonderful course! I have never had such nourishing spiritual food in my entire life and I've attended many courses. Now it’s up to me to use it, but the great thing is that you showed us how!
Thank you so much for a wonderful course! I have never had such nourishing spiritual food in my entire life and I've attended many courses. Now it’s up to me to use it, but the great thing is that you showed us how!
You may a first glance think that this is a long course. I would tell you that it would take you many years of reading the Spiritual Masters to get the information you will receive here. Best of all is that it is explained in a step by step process using diagrams, lectures and practice, leading you to a firm grasp of the content and how to use it to navigate your spiritual life. As you progress in the course, you will find that your life will begin to change in regards to the effort you put in. You will notice that certain things in your life are no longer important and you have more time for the things that will bring you closer to God.
You may a first glance think that this is a long course. I would tell you that it would take you many years of reading the Spiritual Masters to get the information you will receive here. Best of all is that it is explained in a step by step process using diagrams, lectures and practice, leading you to a firm grasp of the content and how to use it to navigate your spiritual life. As you progress in the course, you will find that your life will begin to change in regards to the effort you put in. You will notice that certain things in your life are no longer important and you have more time for the things that will bring you closer to God.
From where did he get all this wisdom?” Thank you for sharing your profound knowledge and insights so generously, giving us so much of your time, delivering your talks standing and with so much warmth and charm! I have gained so much from this course, for which I thank you, and hope to find some good soil in which to enable it to bear fruit. Fruit that will last. I take away so many lessons, new knowledge and insights, which I hope to treasure and make part for my life. Your graphics are very helpful. Most of all I thank you for giving us Our Lady in a new, wonderful light! May she continue to bless you as an instrument to make her better understood and loved.
From where did he get all this wisdom?” Thank you for sharing your profound knowledge and insights so generously, giving us so much of your time, delivering your talks standing and with so much warmth and charm! I have gained so much from this course, for which I thank you, and hope to find some good soil in which to enable it to bear fruit. Fruit that will last. I take away so many lessons, new knowledge and insights, which I hope to treasure and make part for my life. Your graphics are very helpful. Most of all I thank you for giving us Our Lady in a new, wonderful light! May she continue to bless you as an instrument to make her better understood and loved.
