Presentation
“There is an organic connection between our spiritual life and the dogmas. Dogmas are lights along the path of faith; they illuminate it and make it secure.” (CCC 89)
This Course intends to explore with the help of Spiritual Theology and the Spiritual Masters the living connection between dogmas and our spiritual life. St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross and St. Elisabeth of the Trinity will be our guides.
Under the dry inanimate skin of the expressions of these dogmas, we will be led to see the living God. As John Henry Newman puts it: the Creed will be then a “psalm” we sing and which reflects our inner divine life.
Subjects Addressed
– Dogmas. An initial approach with the Greek use of the word applied to the Sermon on the Mount. Through Baptism, the Father is holding us with his two hands, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
– The first Creeds in the New Testament.
– Why fight for an iota? The life beneath the words. Exploring the hidden connection.
– St. John of the Cross’ approach and guidance.
– St. Teresa of Avila’s experience of the Incarnate Son and of the Trinity. Seventh Mansions.
– St. Teresa of Avila and the Theology of Grace.
– St. Elisabeth of the Trinity and Theology.
– The Palamite crisis around the Transfiguration: dogma and spiritual life. Icons and Dogma.
– Liturgy, Prayer and Dogma. – Mary and Faith.
Course Cost
– The course fee for six lessons is $210 / £160 / €180. A discounted rate of $105 / £80 / €90 is available for those who need it. The School of Mary is committed to making spiritual formation accessible, so please reach out if further financial concerns arise.
If you would like to enrol in this course, please contact us.