The Institute of St John presents “Providence, Predestination and Prudence” with Br Justin Lee, csj, on Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd April at the Carmelite Church (41 Kensington Church St, London W8 4BB), from 7 – 9pm (talks from 7:30pm). Does belief in God’s Providence dispense me from making wise decisions? What does it mean…
The Institute of St John presents “The Millennium in the Book of Revelation” with Br Alain-Marie de Lassus, csj, on Monday 15th and Tuesday 16th April at the Carmelite Church (41 Kensington Church St, London W8 4BB), from 7 – 9pm (talks from 7:30pm). The first six verses of Chapter 20 of the Book of…
The Institute of St John presents The Importance of Subjectivity in the Philosophy of the Person Br Thomas Dunton CSJ will give this lecture on Monday 19th and Tuesday 20th February at the Carmelite Church (41 Kensington Church St, London W8 4BB), from 7 – 9pm (talks from 7:30pm). What is the place of subjectivity…
A Catholic walking retreat in the Sahara – 9 full days in the desert Aim : To recharge mentally, spiritually and physically, thanks to the experience of the Desert. To strengthen our relationship with Jesus and to be renewed in Him. The retreat will be led by fr Arnaud -Charbel and deacon Vladimir from the…
In October 2019, the General Chapter of the Brothers of Saint John asked the Prior General to set up an interdisciplinary commission with the mission to establish what links exist between the high number of instances of sexual abuse committed by the members of the Family of Saint John and the personal and family history…
On Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd May the Institute of St John presents *Tragedy, Purification and Wonder*: The Art of Seeking the Divine, in Aristotle’s Poetics with Br John-Mary-Jesus Ashfield CSJ We will meet at the Carmelite Church, Kensington Church Street at 7pm for 7:30pm Suggested donation £10 (£5 unwaged) Light supper and drinks provided…
The Riddle of the Book of JobBr Philip-Thomas Edwards Monday 24th and Tuesday 25th April at the Carmelite Church (41 Kensington Church St, London W8 4BB) From 7 – 9pm (talks from 7:30pm) The Book of Job is strange. Its basic message is to teach that human suffering cannot be simplistically interpreted as a punishment…
A new term at the Institute of St John is beginning soon. If you are new to the ISJ and would like to learn more about us we are holding a lunch to explain what we do at the home of Claire Bruce, 13 Upper Phillimore Gardens, London, W8 7HF on 21st September. Please email…
With the new academic year we are looking forward to getting back to meeting in person for the ISJ. We will however continue to make the classes available over the internet (although via YouTube streaming rather than zoom) so as to provide a “hybrid” format, on the St Antony’s parish YouTube channel: youtube.com/c/stantonysfguk . Those following online will be able to…
Autumn term 1: September 15, 22, 29 – Introduction to Immanuel Kant (fr. Rajiv)October 6 – Who was Paul of Tarsus? (fr. John Jesus)October 13,20 – session TBA (fr. Benedict) Autumn term 2: November 3 – Epistle to Diognetus : the Church in a hostile environment (fr Marie Bruno)November 10 – The Conversation of Saint Paul (fr. John Jesus) November 17, 24 – Session TBA (fr. Justin)December 1 – St…
We can confirm that the Sapiens Program will run at St Mary Moorfields, 4-5 Eldon Street, London, EC2M 7LS on Thursday evenings at 7pm from 17th January to 14th February 2019. All are welcome. For further details please see the relevant page on this website.
We have just published the subjects for our classes for 2018-2019 as follows. Classes take place on TUESDAYS: TERM 1: 6 November to 11 December 2018 10am – 12 noon: Spirit of the Carmel: prayer life in the Carmelite spirituality 12.45 – 2.45pm: Anglo Saxon Christian Art: exhibition at the British Library (Introduction-Nov 20, Exhibition visit-Nov…
Some brothers of the Community of St John will be leading a retreat in the Sahara Desert in February next year, in south Morocco. For more information please Click here To register or if you have questions please email Lynne on elizabethhunterjohnston@gmail.com
We can now publish our term dates for the 2018-19 academic year. Classes will be held on Tuesdays from 10am – 12 noon, and from 12.45pm to 2.45pm. The subjects of the classes will follow shortly. Term 1: Nov 6, 13, 20, 27, Dec 4, 11 Term 2: Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb 5,…
Why is my life stuck? What’s missing? How can I grow as a person and flourish? PHILOSOPHY CAN HELP! Answering practical, down to earth questions with insight from the greatest thinkers of the Western Tradition, the Sapiens Program is an initiative of the Brothers of St John to help all search for wisdom and live more fully…
We are pleased to announce that the first edition of the Sapiens Program will take place in St Mary Moorfields Parish in Central London on Thursday evenings in November/December 2018. The dates: November 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th and December 6th. The first session will be a taster, after which all those who wish to…
Dates and subjects for our Tuesday morning classes in the Spring Term of 2018 have been decided and we can give you details below. Newcomers are welcome. If you are interested in registering please email: brphilipthomas@stjean.com 9 January 2018 – 20 March 2018 Tuesdays 10am-12pm (Alternating weeks): St Thomas Aquinas on God (De Deo Uno, questions 21 to…
The Sapiens Program is a new formation opportunity offered by the Brothers of Saint John that aims to lead people into a personal search for wisdom. A major element at the heart of our charism as a Community is the conversion of the intellligence: the discovery of oneself, others, and the world through realist philosophy…
This autumn term 2017, we will spend our Tuesday morning sessions (10am-12noon) looking at the development of Hellenistic thought after Aristotle: Epicurus, the Stoics, Plotinus – who influences are still felt in the ethical patterns of thought of our modern era. In the afternoons (from 12.45-1.45pm) Br Micheal Paul will give a theological commentary on…
Br Michael Paul CSJ will be giving an introduction to the First Letter of St John in Bath on Friday 14 October 2016, entitled ‘God is Light, God is Love’. We will give more information – time and venue – when we have it.
The new term dates have been scheduled as follows. Included in the studies will be the De Deo Uno of St Thomas Aquinas beginning from question 5, during which we will be looking at the divine attributes of the First Being. There will also be classes on the Gospel of St John, looking at the Passion, Death…
Fr John Jesus, parish priest of our London Priory will be leading a Summer Bible Study retreat at Aylesford on the Book of Revelation from Monday 22nd – Friday 26th August 2016. This is a fantastic opportunity to enter deeply into this complex book of Scripture, one many find difficult, led by a brother of St John, rooted in…
Over 1000 brothers, sisters, oblates and friends of the Community of St John spent a blessed week on pilgrimage in Rome from 26-30 October 2015, to give thanks to God for the untold graces he has showered upon us in the 40 years since our foundation. The group from London numbered 23 brothers, oblates and…
The brothers of St John will be beginning a new series of classes in Bath shortly. These are not Institute of St John classes as such, but a preparation for them, should those attending wish to extend their studies in the future. The classes will be as follows: October 15th – Introduction to the Philosophy…
The term dates and venues for our classes beginning in the Autumn of 2015 have been finalised. Go to the ‘Practicalities’ page on this website for all details. We are still taking registrations, so be in touch with us via the Contact page if you are interested in registering, or if you have questions.
We would like to give our friends and associates advance notice of our plan to take a group from Britain to join the Community of St John Pilgrimage to Rome at the end of October, 2015, to mark the 40th Anniversary of the foundation of the Community. If you would like to register your interest…
The term dates and venues for our classes beginning in the Autumn of 2014 have been finalised. Go to the ‘Practicalities’ page on this website for all details. We are still taking registrations, so be in touch with us via the Contact page if you are interested in registering, or if you have questions. …
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