Booking Now: Catholic People's Week on The Cosmic Christ

Boars Hill, Oxford

August 18+ weekend
The Cosmic Christ
21st to 24th August - fully catered

The Boars Hill August weekend will be co-chaired by Barbara Echlin and Barbara Kentish, with speakers Edward Echlin and Mary Grey who have a special interest in the theology of creation. St Paul said in a letter to the Colossians that, 'everything is groaning in the act of giving birth'. The weekend will be exploring the thinking of creation theologians. They will reflect on the 'Cosmic Christ' in the context of the healing of creation and look at Jesus as he became the Christ, connecting all of creation with God. Insights from the new environment encyclical of Pope Francis, 'Laudato Si' will be discussed, and an inter-faith perspective brought in.

Three will be a look at how human society interacts with our planet and those around us, exploring the idea of pilgrimage in relation to 'ecological conversion'. There will be a specific look at pilgrimages leading up to the December 2015 Paris Climate talks. A Creation Walk is a possibility if weather allows.

In his 'Hymn of the Universe', Teilhard de Chardin said that the world itself is the Body of Christ. This leads to a look at the bigger picture of Christianity which incorporates care for God's creation, including climate stability. The Carmelite Friars are on site to lead the group in the Eucharist and to offer spiritual support.

Co-Chairs: Barbara Echlin and Barbara Kentish

Organiser: Margaret Phillips

Boars Hill is a Carmelite priory just outside Oxford, within easy reach of the A34 and M40. Its peaceful setting has views over the city of Oxford and pleasant walks from its doorstep. Recently refurbished, it provides quiet accommodation in single and twin rooms with good wheelchair access.

There is still space on this exciting event. For more information & bookings, please contact the organiser, Margaret Phillips.
e-mail: boarshillsummer2015@catholicpeoplesweeks.org.uk Telephone: 01227-749479

To book, you can complete the Online Booking Form for this event, email the above, and post a cheque for £25 deposit to Margaret Phillips, 94 Douglas Road, Herne Bay, Kent CT6 6AQ asap.

There is a 25% discount for new members and, possibly, help from the Friendship Fund as CPW does not want cost to prevent members from coming to events. Please ask the organiser about this.