|
DVD NIGHT - Friday 12th December - 7pm - 10.15pm "THE BIG SILENCE" In this DVD, Abbot Christopher Jamison, a Benedictine monk takes a group of five volunteers from the hustle and bustle of their daily lives, on a journey into silence. Only one of the volunteers is a committed believer. Most are sceptical, at first, but quite quickly new insights emerge. At the centre of the project is a total-immersion course in silence at an 8 day retreat in North Wales, run by Jesuit priests and spiritual guides. The volunteers confront fear, boredom, denial, anxiety, and anger; they emerge with remarkable insights into themselves and their lives. They return back to their jobs, families and communities to confront the pressures of life in a new way. Over a 2 month period Father Christopher monitors their progress. At their own homes and his, they meet up for a spiritual health check. Some make big decisions. |
|
|
The series explores whether the spiritual tradition can be brought into our everyday lives. Can this ancient guide to finding inner peace work for real people, with real problems in the wider world? The question is, after their time with Father Christopher and their Jesuit spiritual guides is over, will they return to their old ways or will they have learnt valuable lessons that profoundly change their lives forever?
The DVD lasts for 3 hours and will begin at 7pm. There will be a brief break at 9pm. All are welcome. |