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Centre for Spirituality

In returning and rest you shall be saved ....
in quietness and trust shall be your strength.



The Icon of Friendship:
Our Lord and St Menas

An increasing number of people are seeking guidance in the art of prayer. The poverty of spirit and alienation from God which goes to the heart of our society affects us all. We are aware that we want to know more about God the unknowable. We are aware, too, that if we want to explore and to experience the mystery which is God, we need someone to accompany us on the journey.

For those who wish to deepen their spiritual life and to grow as a human person before God, the Westminster Cathedral Centre for Sprituality arranges regular confidential conversations with experienced and trained guides. Many people have taken part in weeks of guided prayer at the Cathedral.

FIRST WEDNESDAYS 2008
                                  
We invite you to take time out to explore your spiritual journey on the first Wednesday of every month in the Hinsley Room, Morpeth Terrace (right of the main entrance to Westminster Cathedral ) between 12 noon and 4.30pm.

At 12 noon there will an input on prayer and at 12.30pm we will have 20 minutes silent meditation. At 2pm and 3.30pm there will be a short input and guidance on prayer, then time for reflection and sharing. During the day there will be an opportunity to talk one to one with an experienced prayer guide. These days are free of charge and open to anyone of faith and none.


THEMES AND FACILITATORS

JANUARY 2 ....PEACE TO HIS PEOPLE ON EARTH 
led by  Eileen McDade, coordinator of First Wednesday Quiet Days and spiritual director.

FEBRUARY 6...GOD'S CALL 
led by Eileen Dutt,coordinator of the Benedictine oblates for WCCM

MARCH 5 ...BEYOND DESIRE                             
led by   Chris Goodchild, teacher of the Alexander Technique and spiritual director.

APRIL 2...LIGHT OUT OF DARKNESS                               
led by Fr. Paul Fox, parish priest Brentford Diocese.

MAY 7...BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT     
led by  Michael Dorey, spiritual director. 

JUNE 4...PRAYING WITH SCRIPTURE                       
led by  Michael Moran, involved in peace and reconciliation work, member of Salesians.
 
JULY 2...SACRED SPACE                               
led by  Sarah Richards, spiritual director.

AUGUST 6 ... "I WILL GIVE YOU REST"                       
led by   Eileen Dutt,                                 

SEPTEMBER 3 ...JESUS AS TEACHER                       
led by Eileen McDade.

OCTOBER 1...  LET GO - LET GOD                           
led by  Claire Blood, spiritual director.

NOVEMBER 5 ... " DO NOT BE AFRAID"           
led by  Fr Christopher Tuckwell, sub-adminstrator of Westminster Cathedral.

DECEMBER 3...GOD IN ALL THINGS                              
led by  Mary Lean, spiritual director.

Christian Meditation Group
The group meets every Monday evening (except Bank holidays) in the Hinsley Room in Morpeth Terrace, to the right of the Cathedral's main entrance as you face it.

This is an opportunity to renew one's prayer life following the tradition of the desert fathers,rediscovered by the Benedictine monk, John Main. Each session lasts about an hour, beginning with a short talk and leading to 25 minutes of silent prayer.

Lunchtime Meditation takes place Monday to Friday,12.30 to 1pm, in the little chapel in St. Paul's Bookshop, next to the Cathedral in the piazza.

There will be an introductory programme of six weeks, for anyone interested in this form of prayer, every lent and advent. For further information please ring 020 7231 6278.

All welcome to any of these events.

All these events, except where noted, take place in the Hinsley Room, Morpeth Terrace (right of the main entrance to Westminster Cathedral). In a few cases there is a fee for participation; otherwise we invite donations.

For further information please contact the Director of the Centre, Clergy House, 42 Francis Street, Westminster, London SW1P 1QW; tel. 020 7798 9053.




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Silence in the City
A series of talks on silent prayer and contemplative living in the modern world

Esther de Waal:
Thomas Merton and the camera as a tool for contemplation

Westminster Cathedral Hall
Saturday 25 October 2008 10.00 - 4.00pm
Suggested donation £20. Refreshments provided, but please bring a packed lunch. Advance booking recommended.

 
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