COVID-19 Update
Please be aware all our scheduled retreats are postponed until further notice.
Spiritual Direction Available
Spiritual Direction is still very much available by phone, skype, facetime or the like. Please contact us at administrator@faberspirituality.org.au or call us on (07) 3368 2450 if you would like to speak with one of our spiritual directors about your spiritual journey in this time of uncertainty and change. For more information click here.
Be sure to visit our website regularly as we will maintain contact with you through our blog, online retreats, prayers and links to other resources you can enjoy at home.
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WITH JESUS IN THE DESERT: A RETREAT FOR A TIME OF ISOLATION
This retreat has been prepared by the staff of Jesuit Communications for the use of people who have to isolate themselves for 14 days during the Coronavirus crisis. Of course, other people who may find it helpful are also welcome to use it.
With Jesus in the Desert’ is an online retreat that has been developed for people who are in social isolation during the coronavirus pandemic. It has been designed to run for 14 days, but may be adapted and run as needed.
If you have someone to contact in any way during the retreat to speak about what is happening in your retreat and your day, that could be very helpful.
Jesuit and Ignatian Spirituality Australia can put you in touch with experienced spiritual directors for one-to-one spiritual direction using online platforms such as FaceTime, Skype and Zoom. FIND OUT MORE...
THE LESSONS OF LAZARUS IN A PANDEMIC
Fr Frank Brennan SJ’s Homily for the Fifth Sunday of Lent, Newman College, University of Melbourne, 29 March 2020. Listen at https://soundcloud.com/frank-brennan-6/homily-29320
‘Unbind him. Let him go free.’ With these words, Jesus brings new life to Lazarus. All around the world today, there are healthcare workers and loved ones looking at ICU beds dreaming and hoping that the one in the bed might be unplugged and walk free from the effects of the all-pervasive coronavirus.
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Faber Guided Retreats
COVID-19 Update: All scheduled retreats are postponed until further notice.
The Faber Centre also offers Individually Guided Retreats for 2, 4 or 6 days, Weekend Retreats, and Day Retreats, adapted always for people in different situations and their diverse needs.Also available are spiritual formation programs, seminars, workshops, and outreach programs to parish staff and school staff, and to regional and rural areas throughout Queensland.
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Two Hours of Quiet
A mini-retreat for busy people. Each month we experience a taste of the First Spiritual Exercises.
Contemplative Arts Circle
In a sacred space, we combine creative arts with Ignatian Spirituality in contemplative prayer.
Spiritual Exercises
The Full Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius of Loyola are a threefold process of Prayer – Reflection – Conversation.
Individually Directed
This is a 1, 3 or 5 day silent retreat individually directed in the Ignatian tradition to recognise God's action in your life.
Quiet Saturdays
Spend some time reflecting, listening and learning guided by spiritual directors on a Quiet Saturday.
Advent and Lent
Advent and Lent Retreats are preached retreats in the Ignatian tradition to prepare oneself for a more prayerful celebration.