Edgy research in spiritual companioning - Day 1

Join us on Friday 25th October 2024 to hear some unique insights and be inspired by students in the Art of Spiritual Companioning course. They will present a summary of their year three research and there will be a time for Q & A.

Please bring your own lunch.  

There is no charge and you are invited to make a contribution. 

Please register even if you will only come for one or two sessions.

Details of research:

9.30–10.45am Joanne Barrett

Diverse Journeys with Unlikely Pilgrims

The essay is an exploration of diversity: the diversity of my own formation and its connection to my travelling pilgrimage, the diversity of pilgrims attracted to companioning during my study and the diversity of interactions and encounters in and outside of companioning sessions.

11.15–12.30pm Kathryn Holewa

The Good Samaritan: A Paradigm for Spiritual Companioning

The premise for my research is that this Gospel passage reflects spiritual companioning when explored under the lens of theological reflection and experiential learnings along the way. It explores the themes of journeying and compassion as major themes. 

1.30–2.45pm Deon S. Oliver

Spiritual Consolation in Spiritual Companioning

This research explores the way in which Ignatian Spirituality and particularly how consolation as found in the Examen and the four Weeks of the Spiritual Exercises informs my spiritual companioning toward individual and community restoration.

3.15–4.30pm Shanda Sebbage

Breath: Journeying Inwards

I invite you to join me on my 'breath' journey. Together we will consider how our breath is the essence of presence, awareness and life. I will also share how my own breathwork journey has shaped my spiritual companioning practice as a pilgrim and guide.