Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, (1873-1897), or ‘The Little Flower of Jesus’, was a Discalced Carmelite whose spiritual writings emphasize finding holiness through simple, everyday acts of love. Canonized in 1925, she became one of the most popular saints in the modern Catholic Church and is often thought of as the advocate of a simple, childlike spirituality. Her writings, heavily edited after her death by her Carmelite sisters, reveal in their original version a far more complex personality and spiritual teaching.
| 19:30 | Welcome and Meditation |
| 20:00 | Presentation |
| 20:50 | Short break |
| 20:55 | Response and dialogue |
| 21:15 | Questions and response with audience |
Leader
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Dr Gemma Simmonds CJ
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Dr Gemma Simmonds CJ is a sister of the Congregation of Jesus, Director of the Religious Life Institute and Senior Lecturer in Pastoral Theology, Margaret Beaufort Institute of Theology, Cambridge. She teaches Christian Spirituality at the Cambridge Theological Federation. She has been a spiritual director, retreat giver and lecturer for over 25 years, working globally. She is the author of The Way of Ignatius (SPCK, 2019) and her newest book Dancing at the Still Point (FORM, 2021)
Other Leaders
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Jane Williams
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Jane Williams is the McDonald Professor of Theology at St Mellitus College, a theological college of the Church of England. She is the author of a number of books, including The Art of Christmas (SPCK, 2021) and, most recently, The Sacraments: Responding to God’s Loving Invitation (SPCK York Courses, November 2024).
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Opportunity to meditate at the start of each session
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Time to interact with the speakers
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Unlimited access to recordings
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Registration form at bottom of page
Q&A with the Speakers
In each talk, you will have the opportunity to ask questions to the speaker
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Meet Fellow Meditators
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Meditate Together
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