God Representations and God Concepts: What’s the difference?
ZoomA God representation can be defined as “a psychological working internal model of the sort of person that the individual imagines God to be.” A God representation is not the same as a God concept. […]
Why God representations matter: the intersection between psychology and spiritual direction
ZoomGod representations have consequences in people’s lives. People whose God representations are authoritarian (that is, they imagine God as controlling, commanding, or punishing) tend to behave in ways that are aggressive. Conversely, people whose God […]
Online Conference – Healing False God Representations
ZoomHealing False God Representations Anecdotal evidence indicates that people who make the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius of Loyola can experience positive shifts in their God representations and self-concepts. During this conference, over 2 days […]
Imaginative contemplation and colloquy: How the Exercises facilitate shifts in images of God and self
ZoomTwo methods of prayer used extensively in the Exercises are imaginative contemplation and colloquy. Both involve dialogue and the use of the imagination. Imaginative contemplation involves entering a Gospel scene using the senses and imagination […]
The Wisdom Years ‘A Spirituality of Ageing’ Facilitated by Margaret Silf
The Wisdom Years ‘A Spirituality of Ageing’ Facilitated by Margaret Silf November 2024 Session 1: Slowing Down and Letting Go – Wednesday 6 November Session 2: Winter Gifts – Wednesday 13 November Session 3: Our […]