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Basic Christianity: An Induction into the Life of Jesus the Forgiving Victim

A 5-day retreat examining the central elements of the Christian faith, with James Alison
James Alison

Leader

James Alison

James Alison is an English-born Catholic Priest, theologian, and author. His life’s work has been exploring the richness of Catholic Theology through the thought of René Girard, the groundbreaking French thinker about desire and violence. Quietly acknowledged by many in high authority in the Catholic and other churches, James has never failed when necessary to face down Church authority in an honest discourse about what it means to be gay in the Church, - he lives to tell the tale! He has taught often in the WCCM, including presenting the John Main Seminar and travels worldwide as a preacher, lecturer and retreat giver. He lives in Madrid, Spain.

Date

May 05 - 09 2021

Location

Online

Conducted via Zoom or live-stream.

Category

Over the days of this retreat we will look at the central elements of the Christian faith. Starting from the presence among us of the Crucified and Risen Jesus made alive by the Holy Spirit, we will begin to see how each one of the traditional ways of looking at what Jesus was about, and what he did for us, can be lived by us now. So notions of Creation, Sacrifice, forgiveness, Holy Spirit, Church, Scripture and teaching will be put forward in ways that will help participants to find themselves both insiders in the living  mystery, and better informed about the basics of faith. Much use will be made of scriptural texts, so all participants should bring, or have available, a Bible.

 

Schedule Wednesday to Saturday (French time)​

  • 10:45-11:45 talk by James Alison 

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  • 12:15 meditation with intro by Laurence Freeman 

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  • 14:00 – 15:00 talk by James Alison

          break 

  • 15:30 – 16:10 small groups (40 minutes) 

          break

  • 16:30 Q&A  with James Alison / some in discussion with Laurence Freeman

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  • 18:00 meditation with intro by Laurence Freeman

Sunday

  • 12:00 Homily at the Contemplative Eucharist, closure and farewell

To reap the full benefits the retreat offers, we recommend that you meditate 2-3 times per day. 

Register Here

90-270
  • This Retreat is Online Only
  • Recordings available few hours after each session

How to Create Your Own Retreat

This online retreat is designed to be flexible around your daily life and time zone. Please visit here where we provide support on creating a rhythm and structure to your retreat: how much silence you would like, meditation times, reading of sacred texts, practicing yoga and more, plus other suggestions to help you embody the retreat and stay off-line as much as possible. 

James Alison

Leader

James Alison

James Alison is an English-born Catholic Priest, theologian, and author. His life’s work has been exploring the richness of Catholic Theology through the thought of René Girard, the groundbreaking French thinker about desire and violence. Quietly acknowledged by many in high authority in the Catholic and other churches, James has never failed when necessary to face down Church authority in an honest discourse about what it means to be gay in the Church, - he lives to tell the tale! He has taught often in the WCCM, including presenting the John Main Seminar and travels worldwide as a preacher, lecturer and retreat giver. He lives in Madrid, Spain.

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