Windows on Theology Continuous Learning Series
Introducing the St. John Bible at Regis College
Word Beyond Image and Text
Sensus Plenior in the Contemplation of Scripture
A special mini-course in the non-credit Windows on Theology Series. April 28 - June 9, 2010 on Wednesdays from 7:00pm-8:45pm. St. Joseph Chapel at 100 Wellesley Street W.
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April 28, “Scripture and Contemplative Prayer: the Cathedral and the Book”, Gilles Mongeau, S.J.
Starting from the role of Scripture in liturgy and in the councils of the Church, and using the medieval cathedral as a comparison, we will try to understand the prayerful journey from hearing God’s Word to gazing upon the Word made Flesh, Jesus of Nazareth.
May 5, “According to Scripture: Discovering Jesus in the Old Testament”, Scott Lewis, S.J.
May 12, “Remembering Sacred Scripture: Growing in the Word”, Gordon Rixon, S.J.
Contemplating Sacred Scripture invites us to recollect our lives through the Illuminated Word. By entrusting ourselves to such ongoing prayerful formation, we become creative and faithful witnesses to God’s presence and action in the world.
May 19, “Spiritual Affect: A Shared Relationship”, Joseph Schner, S.J.
Second Isaiah (chapters 40 to 55) is a work of compassion -- God’s feelings for Israel. “Comfort my people” says the Lord. (Is. 45:1) What thoughts shape this compassion? What thoughts does it invite from us?
June 2, "We Never Pray Alone’: The Ecclesial Contemplative”, Gill Goulding, C.J.
Contemplation of the word of Scripture leads to the Word who is Christ. In Him we approach the Father through the Spirit praying within us. We recognise the communal nature of our prayer as Church and the gift of prayer for the world.
June 9, “The Word of God: Contemplating Divine Wisdom”, Michael Kolarcik, S.J.
How do we hear the Word of God in our lives? How do we even expect God to speak to us? The Holy Scriptures speak of God communicating not only through words, but through events, actions, gifts and tasks. Scripture itself directs our attention to expect God’s voice to be noticed in the myriad events of life around us and in the movements within our heart. The Wisdom tradition took seriously the fact that if God is the creator of the universe and the fashioner of the human heart, then we encounter the voice of God embedded in creation, in human history and in our own personal experiences, both light and dark.