Writing to a friend and helper, Suzanne Aubert, in her late eighties, described her own personality as ‘nothing else than an atom of instrumentality in the work which God has raised Himself’. Although confessing whimsically to never having had any ‘timid modesty’, she said her sole purpose, her mission, was to follow the example of Jesus in ‘doing good’ in […]

Join us for prayer and reflection on the life and spirit of Suzanne Aubert.

An 8-day silent individually guided retreat in the dynamic of the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius of Loyola. Applications open to all. To register: arrupenz@xtra.co.nz or online www.arrupe.org.nz  

Join Hēnare Walmsley for an exploration of indigenous design concepts through the identity of Land, Genealogy and Ritual. Experience the value of wahi tapu—sacred space in a real sense. Guest speakers Hugh Tennent and Ross Davis speak about their particular projects. NZIA CPD points 40. Registration and enquiries: 04 383 7769 or retreat@compassion.org.nz A koha is […]

How do we hold in our hand the epic nature of the cosmos and the episodic nature of our life? Traditionally in all cultures it has been through storytelling—truth-telling through myth, parable, legend and fable. During this weekend retreat we will turn to the great myths and smaller parables to sweep the dust from our path so that the […]

A 6-day silent individually guided retreat in the dynamic of the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius of Loyola. Applications open to all. To register: arrupenz@xtra.co.nz or online www.arrupe.org.nz

Poems, like prayer, are about presence. They offer us an alternative space. This is a day with meditation and New Zealand poetry. There will be opportunities for reading poems, guided meditation & writing. In addition, please bring two of your favourite New Zealand poems. Registration by: 16th September To register: 04 383 7769 For more information: retreat@compassion.org.nz Koha for […]

The notion of going on a pilgrimage and being a pilgrim is a very ancient one that belongs to the spiritual tradition of all great faiths. Places of pilgrimage beckon people to touch and get caught in the atmosphere and spiritual realities that belong to their origins. However it is not only the site that takes people deep into its […]

An 8-day silent individually guided retreat in the dynamic of the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius of Loyola. Registrations open to all. To register: arrupenz@xtra.co.nz or online www.arrupe.org.nz