Christian Wisdom:: Exploring the Gospel of Thomas
Tuesday October 20 - Tuesday November 24, 2020
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Offered OVER Zoom!
The Gospel of Thomas is one of the sacred books of early Christianity. It solely contains the Wisdom Sayings (Logia) of Jesus. These are similar to the parables of Jesus found in the New Testament Canonical Gospels. The Program will focus on a small group exploration and unpacking of the Gospel of Thomas as an expression of Christian Wisdom.
At our first meeting a brief History and a review of the content and structure of the Gospel of Thomas will be presented to put our work together in context of the larger Christian Tradition. Each week will feature a facilitated exploration of a select Logia. During our six weeks we'll cover important themes in the Gospel of Thomas using a Lectio Divina style to unpack the Wisdom of each Logion considered. Parallel sayings from the Canonical Gospels will be presented for comparison where applicable and commentary from a variety of sources will be used to enhance the meaning uncovered by the group. Each member of the group will be encouraged to spend time with the Logia we discuss between meetings so that it's deeper and transformative meaning might be further revealed to them.
Because Wisdom work is inspired by the Spirit, each session will being with a 20-minute period of Centering Prayer to ground and open all participants to the workings of the Spirit.
The cost of this program is $60 for all six sessions.
You will be contacted once you register below regarding the method of payment.
Size of the group is limited to 14 participants to ensure that there is ability for all to share.
All sessions will be conducted over Zoom.
This group is currently full. Please email msmoolca@invialumen.org if you'd like to be on the waiting list for this workshop.
At our first meeting a brief History and a review of the content and structure of the Gospel of Thomas will be presented to put our work together in context of the larger Christian Tradition. Each week will feature a facilitated exploration of a select Logia. During our six weeks we'll cover important themes in the Gospel of Thomas using a Lectio Divina style to unpack the Wisdom of each Logion considered. Parallel sayings from the Canonical Gospels will be presented for comparison where applicable and commentary from a variety of sources will be used to enhance the meaning uncovered by the group. Each member of the group will be encouraged to spend time with the Logia we discuss between meetings so that it's deeper and transformative meaning might be further revealed to them.
Because Wisdom work is inspired by the Spirit, each session will being with a 20-minute period of Centering Prayer to ground and open all participants to the workings of the Spirit.
The cost of this program is $60 for all six sessions.
You will be contacted once you register below regarding the method of payment.
Size of the group is limited to 14 participants to ensure that there is ability for all to share.
All sessions will be conducted over Zoom.
This group is currently full. Please email msmoolca@invialumen.org if you'd like to be on the waiting list for this workshop.
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Presented and Facilitated by Mike Smoolca:
Nearly a decade ago Mike Smoolca retired from a nearly 30 year career in Business and Technology to focus on deepening his relationships, spirituality, teaching and service to others. Mike is a practicing Spiritual Director and trained Spiritual Director Supervisor as well as a leader in the area's Christian Contemplative Community. |