Into your hands I commend my spirit;
you will redeem me, Lord, God of truth.
I will rejoice and be glad in your mercy.
You will not abandon me.
I trust in you, O Lord;
you are my God.
My destiny is in your hands.
Let your face shine on your servant;
save me in your unfailing love.
— Psalm 31: 6, 8, 15-17
This course will explore the gift of life in all its phases, even those of diminishment and death, as phases of evolution and transformation in and through Christ. It is based on the video series with Fr. Thomas Keating, The Gift of Life: Death & Dying, Life & Living. Fr. Keating was an internationally renowned theologian and an accomplished author who traveled the world to speak with laypeople and communities about contemplative Christian practices and the psychology of the spiritual journey. He was a founding member of Contemplative Outreach.
Topics for this Lenten e-course will include:
- Stages of Dying
- Death
- Suffering
- Judgment and Mercy
- Surrender
- Coming Home
- Fr. Thomas’ nine meditations on the meaning of the Cross for Holy Week
The course will consist of a combination of email, video, and audio teachings. You can expect:
- Teachings excerpted from The Gift of Life video series.
- A contemplative engagement with Scripture and the liturgical themes of Lent as a way of seeing, listening, reflecting, and then living the great themes of Lent in your own life.
6 CEHs for chaplains available.
Partial scholarships are available through Contemplative Outreach. Please inquire at office@coutreach.org.
To register for this e-course, click on the "Subscribe to E-Course" button below.
Available On-Demand
(choose your own start date and frequency)
$65.00
