The International Workshop on the Spiritual Practice of Augustine was held in Madrid on April 19, 20 and 21, 2024. This joint initiative took place between the General Secretariat on Spiritual Charismatics and Continuous Formation and the School. Located in Immu Cordis has assembled a team of Augustinian spiritual exercise facilitators and coordinators from around the world.
These training workshops consist of two parts. The first part will consist of theoretical learning hours online to prepare participants for his second part, his three-day face-to-face conference. For this occasion, participants traveled to Spain from England, Colombia, and the Philippines with the common goal of immersing themselves in deep Augustinian spiritual practice.
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Esther, a member of the British Secular Society of Friends, explained that she has been enriched on both a personal and community level. Also, in terms of community, what does it mean to live the charism of brotherhood, community, and St. Augustine? ”
This workshop is not only about learning, but also about sharing and increasing experience. “This is very effective for other people, especially those who are in need. Not only materially, but also spiritually, psychologically, humanly or in the whole human being,” said the Philippine Secular Fraternity. said Ernesto, a member of .
Furthermore, as he explained, Father Javier MonroyGeneral advisor and school principal Located in Immu CordisThe plan is to extend this initiative to other parts of the world in the coming years. “This year he has two workshops scheduled for 2024, 2025 and he will try to hold them in other regions in 2026”, depending on needs.
The inspiration of St. Augustine and his path to humility and communion with God resonates in this workshop. Maricela, a member of the Spanish Secular Fraternity, said: “The thing about St. Augustine is that until that moment God called him and made him reflect, he was just like everyone else in the world.” .
In a world in need of inner peace and spiritual growth, this workshop provides a space for reflection, learning, and interaction. “We would love for you all to go home. That’s the best way to go. Thank you,” concluded Merry, a CEAR member from Colombia, reflecting the spirit of the conference.
