Fall 2023
Wednesday Afternoon Ignatian Discussions
4:00 to 5:00 pm EDT/EST
Oct. 11th, Oct. 25th, Nov. 8th: Three-part series on the Autobiography of Ignatius of Loyola
“A Pilgrim’s Testament: The Memoirs of Ignatius of Loyola” (BC, Jesuit Sources, https://jesuitsources.bc.edu/a-pilgrims-testament-the-memoirs-of-saint-ignatius-of-loyola-new-edition/)
Zoom Meeting: https://bchigh.zoom.us/j/85948192450?pwd=YWFLSFo1WU1HNlFrK2l5SXNXanNldz09
Meeting ID: 859 4819 2450
Passcode: 755679
The Practice of Compassionate Communications
This Wednesday afternoon online series keep us balanced during difficult conversations. 4:00 pm -5:00 pm
Each week will focus upon deep, sustained breathing techniques to help a person find balance and to learn what one’s body is communicating to the mind and soul. We will then practice the acquired skill of listening meaningfully so that we can understand the layers of what a person is trying to communicate, knowing that the healthy maintenance of the relationship remains paramount. Once the person is able to hear the experiences of another person, one is able to choose the right words that will strengthen the relationship. Most of the conversations in this series focuses upon nourishing the important close relationships in one’s life. We will give time and attention to the aggressive statements and behaviors of strangers, and yet the focus will be upon those who are closer to us (spouse, partner, family, friends, community members and colleagues) as we strive to provide the right type of nourishment for these important relationships.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://bchigh.zoom.us/j/88406666714?pwd=dC9nVnJqZHJTb1YwcS80UnBRQSszdz09
Meeting ID: 884 0666 6714
Passcode: 367817
September 6th
September 20th
October 4th
October 18th
November 1st
November 15th
The Ignatian Exercises Retreat in Daily Life
(or The 19th Annotation Retreat)
August 28th, 2023 – May 6th, 2024
Mondays by Zoom: 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight and Saving Time
Resources: The Ignatian Adventure, Kevin O’Brien, S.J.
Retreat Direction: On an individualized basis, often by Zoom
Creativity Option: People are free to express their graces and experiences by drawing, sketching, painting, or through any creative technique that deepens their prayer movements.
https://jesuitseastois.org/spiritualexercises-retreats/bc-high-jesuits-of-boston
Ignatian Artist Guild
Faith-Art-Ignatian Spirituality
This is a group that will meet at BC High once a month from September through May to deepen one’s prayer and to explore one’s creativity. All levels of creators are welcome. No experience is needed. The goal is to enjoy our faith, to explore prayer techniques, and to have fun with creative endeavors to build community.
We will meet once a month on a Saturday morning: 9:00 – 11:00
We will run monthly podcasts for those who are remote and want to join our enterprise.
Sept 16th : Photography Walk or Zentangles (weather dependent)
Oct 14th : Pumpkins -watercolors
Nov. 4th: Zentangles or Photography Walk
Dec. 9th: Christmas Card making
Jan. 13th: Snowflakes; paper cut-outs
Feb. 10th: Snow- watercolors
March 9th: Collages
Apr. 6th: Poems - Easter
May 4th: Environment
Tuesday morning Theology Book Club: Tuesdays 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Adult Education: The Hours of the Universe, Ilia Delio (Sept-Nov)
In a traditional monastery the recitation of the Hours calls to mind the work of God in our lives, from the gift of creation to the sufferings we bear. According to scientist, theologian, and author Ilia Delio, the universe is the new monastery. In her latest work she offers reflections for this new monastery to a broad, general audience seeking new meaning and purpose in today's world.
Adult Education: Prayer Takes Us Home: Gerhard Lohfink (Dec-Mar)
A lot of people would like to learn to pray all over again. Others are not so sure they ought to pray. They want to know whether prayer will help them and, more than that, whether it will be of any use at all to our world.
This book gives an answer—not in the form of glib instructions, but by introducing the reader to the theology of prayer. It refers again and again to the Bible, especially the Psalms. At the same time, it speaks about personal experiences as well. Gerhard Lohfink writes in inviting, easy-to-read language, answering questions such as:
“To whom do we pray?”
“Does it make any sense to ask for things in prayer?”
“What happens in the Eucharistic Prayer?”
“What is so special about the Psalms?”
“How can I practice Christian meditation?”
This book offers an inviting approach to Christian prayer.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://bchigh.zoom.us/j/81168224605?pwd=UlA0VFpKZyttRmxSU1QzSnpvN2kvQT09
Meeting ID: 811 6822 4605
Passcode: 866898
Wednesday Afternoon Ignatian Discussions
4:00 to 5:00 pm EDT/EST
Oct. 11th, Oct. 25th, Nov. 8th: Three-part series on the Autobiography of Ignatius of Loyola
“A Pilgrim’s Testament: The Memoirs of Ignatius of Loyola” (BC, Jesuit Sources, https://jesuitsources.bc.edu/a-pilgrims-testament-the-memoirs-of-saint-ignatius-of-loyola-new-edition/)
Zoom Meeting: https://bchigh.zoom.us/j/85948192450?pwd=YWFLSFo1WU1HNlFrK2l5SXNXanNldz09
Meeting ID: 859 4819 2450
Passcode: 755679
The Practice of Compassionate Communications
This Wednesday afternoon online series keep us balanced during difficult conversations. 4:00 pm -5:00 pm
Each week will focus upon deep, sustained breathing techniques to help a person find balance and to learn what one’s body is communicating to the mind and soul. We will then practice the acquired skill of listening meaningfully so that we can understand the layers of what a person is trying to communicate, knowing that the healthy maintenance of the relationship remains paramount. Once the person is able to hear the experiences of another person, one is able to choose the right words that will strengthen the relationship. Most of the conversations in this series focuses upon nourishing the important close relationships in one’s life. We will give time and attention to the aggressive statements and behaviors of strangers, and yet the focus will be upon those who are closer to us (spouse, partner, family, friends, community members and colleagues) as we strive to provide the right type of nourishment for these important relationships.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://bchigh.zoom.us/j/88406666714?pwd=dC9nVnJqZHJTb1YwcS80UnBRQSszdz09
Meeting ID: 884 0666 6714
Passcode: 367817
September 6th
September 20th
October 4th
October 18th
November 1st
November 15th
The Ignatian Exercises Retreat in Daily Life
(or The 19th Annotation Retreat)
August 28th, 2023 – May 6th, 2024
Mondays by Zoom: 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight and Saving Time
Resources: The Ignatian Adventure, Kevin O’Brien, S.J.
Retreat Direction: On an individualized basis, often by Zoom
Creativity Option: People are free to express their graces and experiences by drawing, sketching, painting, or through any creative technique that deepens their prayer movements.
https://jesuitseastois.org/spiritualexercises-retreats/bc-high-jesuits-of-boston
Ignatian Artist Guild
Faith-Art-Ignatian Spirituality
This is a group that will meet at BC High once a month from September through May to deepen one’s prayer and to explore one’s creativity. All levels of creators are welcome. No experience is needed. The goal is to enjoy our faith, to explore prayer techniques, and to have fun with creative endeavors to build community.
We will meet once a month on a Saturday morning: 9:00 – 11:00
We will run monthly podcasts for those who are remote and want to join our enterprise.
Sept 16th : Photography Walk or Zentangles (weather dependent)
Oct 14th : Pumpkins -watercolors
Nov. 4th: Zentangles or Photography Walk
Dec. 9th: Christmas Card making
Jan. 13th: Snowflakes; paper cut-outs
Feb. 10th: Snow- watercolors
March 9th: Collages
Apr. 6th: Poems - Easter
May 4th: Environment
Tuesday morning Theology Book Club: Tuesdays 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Adult Education: The Hours of the Universe, Ilia Delio (Sept-Nov)
In a traditional monastery the recitation of the Hours calls to mind the work of God in our lives, from the gift of creation to the sufferings we bear. According to scientist, theologian, and author Ilia Delio, the universe is the new monastery. In her latest work she offers reflections for this new monastery to a broad, general audience seeking new meaning and purpose in today's world.
Adult Education: Prayer Takes Us Home: Gerhard Lohfink (Dec-Mar)
A lot of people would like to learn to pray all over again. Others are not so sure they ought to pray. They want to know whether prayer will help them and, more than that, whether it will be of any use at all to our world.
This book gives an answer—not in the form of glib instructions, but by introducing the reader to the theology of prayer. It refers again and again to the Bible, especially the Psalms. At the same time, it speaks about personal experiences as well. Gerhard Lohfink writes in inviting, easy-to-read language, answering questions such as:
“To whom do we pray?”
“Does it make any sense to ask for things in prayer?”
“What happens in the Eucharistic Prayer?”
“What is so special about the Psalms?”
“How can I practice Christian meditation?”
This book offers an inviting approach to Christian prayer.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://bchigh.zoom.us/j/81168224605?pwd=UlA0VFpKZyttRmxSU1QzSnpvN2kvQT09
Meeting ID: 811 6822 4605
Passcode: 866898