October 2008
Is the End Nigh?
By Chris Chatteris SJ, on 15 October 2008.The end of history was proclaimed a few years ago. Not by a religious visionary but by a political economist. Francis Fukuyama argued that the Western liberal democracy and Western market economics had so comprehensively won the battle of ideas that from here on in, they would be the models for the rest of the world. Henceforth history would consist of an implementation of these triumphant systems and there would be no more big historical surprises. It sounded rather like another secular eschatology.
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Gadgets in daily life – extensions or amputations? by: Russell Pollitt SJ
By Chris Chatteris SJ, on 30 October 2008.How many gadgets do you use everyday? Cell phone? Ipod? Access cards? Heart-rate monitor? DSTV decoder? Technological development has transformed our lives and the world we live in. Technology is no longer simply used for ‘doing tasks’ but has entered into the very fabric of our lives and influenced us profoundly. For the most part, I suspect, we are blinded by the ways it subtly influences and shapes our attitudes, views and interaction with the world. But has technological advancement also led to regression in certain areas of our lives?
Spirituality is Applied Theology
By Frances Correia, on 30 October 2008.Christian Theology is all about what we think or believe about God. Christian Spirituality is what we do with that knowledge. How do we relate to God? How does what we believe change who we are and what we do? Within this, Ignatian spirituality is apostolic - it concerns choices, how moment by moment we are being invited to choose to more radically follow Christ in every thing that we do. It’s very practical and is focused not just on our relationship with God but also on our mission as Christians.
Training in Spiritual Direction - 2009
By JISA Events, on 30 October 2008.
The Jesuit Institute is offering a 2 year modular course in Spiritual Direction
This training will be offered in 8 modules spread over 2 years.
- Dates: 2009 (Dates for 2010 still to be finalised)
- January: 10th -17th
- April 25th – 27th
- August 8th – 10th
- November 7th – 9th
- Cost: R5,000.00 per year. Subsidies are available for those in need. Please apply.
- Contact: Frances or Annemarie 011 403 3790 cis@jesuitinstitute.org.za
For more information download our brochure.
