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London Jesuit Centre @londonjesuit.bsky.social · 18h

“It is a grave evil… to assign to a greater and higher association what lesser and subordinate organisations can do.” - Pope Pius XI, 1931

Explore subsidiarity in Catholic Social Teaching

Starting on 2 Nov 🔗 buff.ly/M6Oxmgh

#CatholicSocialTeaching #SocialJustice #Theology

Catholic Social Teaching

An exploration of five key themes in the tradition of Catholic social teaching: including solidarity, subsidiarity and human dignity.

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London Jesuit Centre @londonjesuit.bsky.social · 1d

What does Black Theology say about justice, dignity, and freedom?

Join Rev Dr Kelly Brown Douglas for our Black History Month lecture.
📅 28 Oct (online) | 7pm
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#BlackTheology #BlackHistoryMonth

Black History Month lecture with Rev Dr Kelly Brown Douglas

Join us for this particularly exciting Black History Month lecture, featuring Rev Dr Kelly Brown Douglas - one of the inventors of Womanist theology.

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London Jesuit Centre @londonjesuit.bsky.social · 2d

In 1960, Valerie Saiving Goldstein argued theology overlooked women’s experience.

That insight gave birth to feminist theology

Trace the journey from proto-feminist texts to today: buff.ly/DJXfTo9

#FeministTheology #FaithAndSociety #Theology

Introducing Feminist Theology

Discover the fundamental questions shaping feminist theology.

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London Jesuit Centre @londonjesuit.bsky.social · 5d

Happening in 2 days time: Faith, Justice & the Cobalt Mining Industry in DRC

🗓️ Sunday, 12 October
🕓 4:00 pm
📍 In-person at London Jesuit Centre

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London Jesuit Centre @londonjesuit.bsky.social · 6d

We’re grateful for our students, for their curiosity, commitment, and faith that keeps growing through study and reflection.

Interested in joining a course like this?
You’re welcome to explore what’s coming next: buff.ly/mkZ8W5e

#FaithAndLearning #ChristianSpirituality

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London Jesuit Centre @londonjesuit.bsky.social · 7d

On the eve of the feast of St John Henry Newman, we’re sharing five of his insights on Scripture and Theology — words that remind us how faith and reason belong together 📖✨

#StJohnHenryNewman #FaithAndReason #CatholicThought #Theology #Philosophy #Scripture

Open Bible with warm lighting; text overlay reads, "The Bible is the record of the whole revelation; dogma is the interpretation of that record."

Open Bible with warm lighting; text overlay reads, "The Bible, I say, is the textbook of Theology."

Open Bible with warm lighting; text overlay reads, "Theology is a principle of order and of universal knowledge, in its bearing on every other science."

Open Bible with warm lighting; text overlay reads, "Theology is no luxury or ornament, but a vital necessity for a complete view of truth."

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London Jesuit Centre @londonjesuit.bsky.social · 8d

🌿 An invitation to slow down, wherever you are.

More info 🔗 buff.ly/abYe7nO

#GuidedPrayer #OnlineRetreat #Advent

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London Jesuit Centre @londonjesuit.bsky.social · 9d

In-person talk: Faith, Justice & the Cobalt Mining Industry in DRC

📅 Sunday, 12 Oct
🕓 4pm at London Jesuit Centre

Book now: buff.ly/jBlwW62

London Jesuit Centre @londonjesuit.bsky.social · 12d

Coming soon: Black History Month lecture with Rev Dr Kelly Brown Douglas!

🗓️ Tuesday, 28 Oct
🕖 7-9pm
💻 Online

Join us to reflect on race, faith, and justice
🔗 buff.ly/KngkeHI

#BlackHistoryMonth
#BlackHistoryMonth2025

London Jesuit Centre @londonjesuit.bsky.social · 13d

Working in Catholic schools, charities, or parishes?

This is for you.

Reflect, write, and share with peers in Faith in Action.

Starts tomorrow: 🔗 buff.ly/K5q2F6s

London Jesuit Centre @londonjesuit.bsky.social · 14d

St. Francis Borgia's feast day is on 3 Oct. His words remind us that holiness grows through daily love, trust, and surrender.

Our courses this term are a space to go deeper in faith → buff.ly/5669JRZ

#StFrancisBorgia #FaithFormation

A painting of a historical scene with St Francis Borgia in a white robe and halo looking upwards, surrounded by others. Text: "We must perform all our works in God."

A painting of a historical scene with St Francis Borgia in a white robe and halo looking upwards, surrounded by others. Text: "We must make our way towards eternity."

A painting of a historical scene with St Francis Borgia in a white robe and halo looking upwards, surrounded by others. Text: "The more we love God, the more holy do we become."

A painting of a historical scene with St Francis Borgia in a white robe and halo looking upwards, surrounded by others. Text: "Of Your own hand I trust, to Your own hand I surrender."

London Jesuit Centre @londonjesuit.bsky.social · 14d

We'll begin our Autumn series of the "Guided Online Prayer" tomorrow!

Each session will focus on a different method of prayer, discover more: buff.ly/dj1Z0Tb

#IgnatianSpirituality

Silver bracelet with "be still and know" engraved, resting on a rustic surface. Sunlight creates a warm purple lens flare, evoking a serene mood.

London Jesuit Centre @londonjesuit.bsky.social · 15d

Starts this Saturday: Faith in Action: Theology for Practitioners 🌱

📅 Launching Sat 4 Oct

Sign up: buff.ly/K5q2F6s

London Jesuit Centre @londonjesuit.bsky.social · 16d

Why cobalt? Why Congo? Why justice?

Learn how Catholic social thought engages with the realities behind global supply chains.

📅 Sunday, 12 Oct at 4pm

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London Jesuit Centre @londonjesuit.bsky.social · 19d

How do you bring theology into decisions at work?

Into your staff meetings?
Into your classroom?
Into your service?

That’s what we’ll reflect on in Faith in Action.

Starting on 4 Oct
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#FaithAtWork #Theology #DeepQuestions

London Jesuit Centre @londonjesuit.bsky.social · 20d

Join our new reflection group for Catholic practitioners at the London Jesuit Centre, starting next week!

Sign up: buff.ly/Rk3CdNH

London Jesuit Centre @londonjesuit.bsky.social · 20d

📱🌍 What does your smartphone have to do with justice in the Congo?

Join our in-person talk: Faith, Justice & the Cobalt Mining Industry in DRC!

📅 Sunday, 12 Oct at 4pm

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#FaithAndJustice #SocialJustice #Theology

London Jesuit Centre @londonjesuit.bsky.social · 21d

Dr Nicolete Burbach, one of the tutor of the "Faith in Action" reflection group, explains some of the thinking behind the course and how you can get involved!

View blog:

Faith in Practice: What Does it Mean to Be a Catholic in the World? - Centre for Catholic Social Thought and Practice

Dr Nicolete Burbach from London Jesuit Centre introduces a new reflection group for practitioners within Catholic organisations to explore their faith.

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London Jesuit Centre @londonjesuit.bsky.social · 22d

During #NationalRetreatWeek, we're sharing reflections from those who joined our "Retreat in Daily Life" this summer, small moments of prayer and stillness in the middle of ordinary life

#NationalRetreatWeek #RetreatInDailyLife

A woman smiling while holding a phone, overlaid with text about the impact of prayer on finding stillness and consolation. The tone is reflective and positive.

A person is using a laptop on a wooden floor. Text overlay reads: "The retreat guide was gracious, providing a comfortable space to find my words. She asked questions that made me reflect and go deeper with the experience." The tone is reflective and thoughtful.

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London Jesuit Centre @londonjesuit.bsky.social · 22d

📖 The Sexual Ethics Reading Group meets on Thursday, 25th Sept

You'll be reading a preview of Gael Pardoen's paper on 'Holy Irreverence'!

🤫 Gael will take part in the session via Zoom!

In partnership with LGBT+ Catholics Westminster. @questlgbti.bsky.social

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#SexualEthics

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London Jesuit Centre @londonjesuit.bsky.social · 23d

The "Laudato Si’: Politics Theology and Beyond " begins tomorrow.

A 5-week course to explore the themes of Pope Francis' 2015 encyclical and its impact over the past decade 🌍

Sign up for the online course: buff.ly/KEwgbRU

#LaudatoSi #LearningTogether

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London Jesuit Centre @londonjesuit.bsky.social · 26d

📣 Several Social & Environmental Justice Courses are starting next week!

🌱 Spirit & Society
🌍 School of Public Theology
🌱 Laudato Si’: Politics Theology and Beyond

Don’t miss out!

Last chance to join before doors close:
🔗 buff.ly/CzaE5vH

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London Jesuit Centre @londonjesuit.bsky.social · 26d

In Spirit and Society, we’ll ask:

How does gender shape spiritual practices?

Starting next Monday
Sign up here 🔗 buff.ly/CzaE5vH

#GenderStudies #Spirituality

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London Jesuit Centre @londonjesuit.bsky.social · 27d

If you work in a Christian organisation, as staff or volunteer, this course is for you:

📖 Reflect theologically on your work.
🖊️ Keep a reflective portfolio.
🤝 Share insights with peers.

"Faith in Action" starts on 4 Oct

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#FaithAtWork #AdultEducation #Theology

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