The Poetry of Gerard
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Its influence for Spiritual Direction
Its influence for Spiritual Direction
As an artist, Gerard Manley Hopkins revels in the dappled beauty of creation which enhances his Jesuit spirituality. He develops a strong sense of the sacramentality of creation — God in all things. His devotion to the person of Christ is derived from his own natural attraction to the person of Jesus. Many of Hopkins’ poems can be helpful for spiritual directors and directees when working through various experiences and stages of spiritual growth: a sense of God in all things, a Christ-centred spirituality, the sacramentality of creation, times of consolation and desolation, and the redeeming power of the Resurrection. For this short evening reflection, Una will offer a contemplative reading of a number of Hopkins’ poems, with an opportunity to share insights and our experience of poetry as prayer.
Donations
– Format: Via Zoom
– Date: Tuesday November 3rd
– Time: 7.00–8.30 pm
– Cost: €15
– Email: aisgairland@gmail.com
– Phone: 085 167 5666
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