Not the End of the World: Being Pilgrims of Hope in a Polycrisis
Join us for a half-day of reflection and inspiration organised by the Belfast Jesuit Centre on:
Saturday 31st May from 9.30am to 1.30pm at Ulster University, Belfast.
This is an opportunity to come together and explore how our Catholic faith encourages us to embody hope during challenging times, specifically in what the late Pope Francis described as a “polycrisis,” encompassing interconnected environmental, political, technological, social, and spiritual challenges. in initiating this Jubilee Year of Hope, Pope Francis invited us to “fan the flame of hope that has been given us, and help everyone to gain new strength and certainty by looking to the future with an open spirit, a trusting heart and far-sighted vision.”
Our speakers will be Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ, Dr Austen Ivereigh and Julieann Moran and our chair will be Pat Coyle of Jesuit Communications.
Following the talks from our speakers, participants will engage in conversations in the Spirit to generate solid suggestions on how we can embody hope in our families and faith communities, at a time of such turmoil in our world.
The insights from the speakers are intended to inform and enlighten these discussions, fostering respectful and open dialogue and deep listening, modelling the synodal way espoused by our late Pope, Francis.
Everyone is welcome to attend and we hope that you will join us as we explore hope together, in an atmosphere of welcome, openness, respect, and trust in God’s Holy Spirit.
To register, follow the link:
Faith & Film: The Mission
Join us for an evening of cinematic reflection as we step into 18th century Paraguay through the eyes of a Jesuit missionary. The Mission (1986), is a powerful tale of colonial faith, justice, and redemption. This award-winning masterpiece, starring Robert De Niro and Jeremy Irons, explores the clash of colonial ambition and spiritual devotion in the breath-taking landscapes of South America.
📅 Date: Thursday 8th May
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Belfast Jesuit Centre
Stay for a post-film discussion to delve into Ignatian themes of discernment, mission, and finding God in the midst of injustice. We’ll explore this profound and timeless classic through the lens of faith.
Everyone welcome. A small donation is suggested to defray costs.
To register, email bjc@jesuit.ie
Faith & Film - Holy Week
🌿 Holy Week Film Screening: “Even the Rain” 🌿
Join us this Holy Week for a special screening of “Even the Rain,” a compelling film set in Bolivia that weaves together the fight for justice and themes of sacrifice, redemption, and solidarity.
In the spirit of Ignatian reflection, the film echoes the Passion of Christ, inviting us to see God’s presence in those who suffer and challenging us to discern how we can respond with love and justice.
📅 Date: Monday 14th April
🕰️ Time: 7.00pm
📍 Location: Belfast Jesuit Centre
✨ After the screening, stay for a post-film discussion to connect the story’s themes to the Holy Week journey.
This is an evening to reflect, connect, and deepen your spiritual experience. All are welcome!
A small donation of between £3-£5 is suggested to defray costs.
To register, email bjc@jesuit.ie
Enneagram Workshop
✨Discover Yourself with the Enneagram! ✨
Are you ready to deepen your understanding of yourself and others? The Belfast Jesuit Centre is offering an Enneagram Workshop facilitated by Nuala Prince beginning on the 9th of May and continuing on the10th May.
Nuala will lead us in an insightful journey into the nine personality types identified by the Enneagram! Which one will you recognise as being most like you
Date: 9th and 10th May
Time: Friday 9th May – 7.00pm to 9.30pm and Saturday
Location: Belfast Jesuit Centre
No prior experience needed!
A donation of between £30 and £60 is suggested. Subsidised places available on request.
Spaces are limited, so don’t wait! Click https://forms.gle/QLMHSXt3jJvzoK5A6 to register.
The Rescue Project
The Rescue Project for 18-35 year olds, will begin on Thursday 27th February at 7pm in Conference Room 2 of the BJC and will run each Thursday for 9 weeks. Dinner, excellent content, prayer and conversation are all on the menu. To register, follow the QR code.
Lenten Programme with Dr Kieran O'Mahony OSA: Salvation in the Gospel of John
Dr Kieran O’Mahony OSA will return to the BJC this Lent to lead a programme entitled:
SALVATION IN THE GOSPEL OF JOHN: KEYS FOR UNLOCKING THE MESSAGE TODAY.
The programme will run in the Belfast Jesuit Centre, Donegall St at 7.00pm, on each of the Thursdays of Lent, beginning on the 6th March and concluding on the 10th April.
After a career as a lecturer in biblical studies, Kieran is now part of the Tarsus Scripture School team (Maynooth), offering a combination of online and in person programmes. His own website is: www.tarsus.ie
A suggested donation of between £80-£120 is suggested for the course but a small number of subsidised places are available for those unable to pay.
Early registration is advised as numbers are limited.
A Year of Ignatian Prayer
To coincide with the celebration of Jubilee 2025: Pilgrims of Hope announced by Pope Francis and beginning on Christmas Eve, the Belfast Jesuit Centre is pleased to announce an exciting new programme: A Year of Ignatian Prayer.
The aim of the programme is to give participants an immersive Ignatian experience of prayer and reflective living, so that whether you are already familiar with Ignatian spirituality, or are coming to it for the first time, you can deepen your relationship with God, find clarity in your life’s purpose, and cultivate a more mindful, spiritually-enriched way of living.
Topics covered will include:
- Introduction to St Ignatius: a man for our times
- Images of God
- Approaches to prayer – praying with scripture – imaginative contemplation – praying the Examen – journalling
- Finding God in all things – paying attention to feelings
- Consolation – Desolation – Discernment
- Communal Discernment and Synodality
- God calls me
- What next?
This list is intended to give a broad flavour of the programme but it is by no means exhaustive.
The emphasis throughout the programme will be on the practice, experience, application and integration of Ignatian spirituality into everyday life, rather than theoretical learning.
It will also offer us the opportunity to journey prayerfully and synodally as members of the Universal Church: Pilgrims of Hope!
The programme will draw on a wide range of Ignatian resources, and sessions will have a mixture of input from the BJC team, experience and practice of prayer, small group sharing, and experience of guided prayer, as well as optional movie screenings each month.
Costs: A donation of between £150 to £200 is suggested to defray costs and a number of bursaries are available.
The dates of the programme are as follows:
Places are strictly limited to ensure our team can offer a quality experience to all attendees so sign up early to avoid disappointment.
To book your place click here
