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Facilitated by Michael W. Higgins
Our retreat will draw on the scientia cordis or science of the heart unique to Pope Francis. In his leadership, in his writings, and in his public witness as a Christian, Francis reminds us of the priority of the heart. John W. Martens, a biblical scholar and the Director of the Centre for Christian Engagement, St. Mark’s College, University of British Columbia aptly encapsulates the genius of Francis as the Jesuit disruptor when he says “he loves the reality of people more than ideas about people. Francis is the Church’s pastor living out the Gospel by accepting people where they find themselves and with mercy.”
The retreat will use The Jesuit Disruptor: a Personal Portrait of Pope Francis by Michael W. Higgins as the foundational guide unfolding the Bergoglio pathways of the heart. Each participant will receive a copy of this biography as part of the retreat.
As a teacher, a writer, a documentarian, a university president, a public speaker, an administrator and more, Michael W. Higgins’ contributions to Catholic higher education have impacted the country from coast to coast and extended beyond the country as well.
He is the author and co-author of numerous books, including many bestsellers, and some of which have been translated into Italian, French, German and Norwegian. They number among them: The Church Needs the Laity: the Wisdom of John Henry Newman, The Muted Voice: Religion and the Media, Genius Born of Anguish; the Life and Legacy of Henri J. M. Nouwen, The Jesuit Mystique, Heretic Blood: the Spiritual Geography of Thomas Merton, Faithful Visionary: Thomas Merton, The Unquiet Monk, as well as many others.
As a CBC documentarian, narrator and researcher, he has done many programs of theological and philosophical interest for Ideas, Celebration, Testament, and Man Alive. He is a regular contributor to The Globe and Mail, The Literary Review of Canada, Commonweal, and The Tablet of London.
- Not a fully silent retreat
- Individual Spiritual Direction not available
- Optional group sharing
Prices (includes a copy of Michael’s book The Jesuit Disruptor):
- $580 – Ensuite Room – private single bedroom with 3-piece washroom, desk and chair
- $515 – Standard Room – private single bedroom with sink, desk and chair
- $345 – Commuter – a private room is not included with these fees
Room availability will show in the form’s options below. If all room options are at capacity (FULL), only then the Waiting List option will show…please do fill out the application form to get on the Waiting List! Any questions, contact the Registrar’s office at 519-824-1250 ext. 266 or email registration@ignatiusguelph.ca.
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