GP2100 – Evangelical Counsels and the Beatitudes

June 11-August 6, 2024

Benedict Nguyen

Course Overview

The evangelical counsels are proposed by the Church as means by which we may avail ourselves to a conversation with the Risen Lord that takes up our whole manner of life. In today’s world, they are radically counter-cultural, a sign of contradiction. If lived by faith and prudently applied to each one’s manner of life, poverty, chastity and obedience open up the mystery of the beatitudes to all the baptized whether one is single, married or consecrated to the Lord. In his Theology of Body as well as other writings, John Paul II sheds light on the relationship of beatitudes and the evangelical counsels through his own reflections on “the Great Mystery”, the love of Christ for the Church. Chastity, purity of heart and contemplation converge on this Mystery of the Bridegroom and the Bride to reveal the salvific mission of sacramental marriage and the vital importance for those in consecrated life bear themselves as living icons of the life of heaven and the end of time.

Application Deadline

You must apply by June 4 to take this course.

Date & Time

DATE
June 11-August 6, 2024
TIME
Tuesdays, 8:00pm Eastern
FORMAT
Live, Online & Interactive
TUITION
$550

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June 14-August 9, 2024

1100 - Bible and the Revelation of Prayer — GP1100–Bible and the Revelation of Prayer
Dates: TBD

1210 - Wisdom of the Saints from St Athanasius to St Bernard of Clairvaux — GP1210–Wisdom of the Saints From Athanasius to Bernard of Clairvaux
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450×450 Catherine of Siena — GP1220 – Wisdom of the Saints from St. Hildegard of Bingen to St. John of the Cross
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1300 - Gift of the Holy Spirit and the Divine Indwelling — GP1300 – Gift of the Holy Spirit and the Divine Indwelling
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Dates: TBD

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2100 - Evangelical Counsels and the Beatitudes — GP2100 – Evangelical Counsels and the Beatitudes
June 11-August 6, 2024

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2300 Mystery of Mary and Her Role in the Spiritual Life — GP2300 – Mystery of Mary and Her Role in the Spiritual Life
Dates: TBD

2400 Christian and Non-Christian Spiritualities — GP2400 – Christian and Non-Christian Spiritualities
Dates: TBD

2500 Spiritual Wisdom of Eastern Christianity — GP2500 – Spiritual Wisdom of Eastern Christianity
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2600 The Nature of Mystical Wisdom in the Life of the Church — GP2600 – The Nature of Mystical Wisdom in the Life of the Church
Dates: TBD

GP2900 Long Retreat — GP2900–Long Retreat

SSF101 Transformation in Christ — SSF101 – Transformation in Christ
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SSF - Foundations of Prayer and Union with God — SSF102 – Foundations of Prayer and Union with God
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SSF105 Discernment of Spirits — SSF105–Discernment of Spirits
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SSF107 - Breaking the Chains that Bind Us — SSF107 – Breaking the Chains that Bind Us: An Introduction to Moral Theology
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Spiritual Warfare and the Progress of the Soul 450×450 — SSF108 – Spiritual Warfare and the Progress of the Soul
August 7 - September 18, 2024

SSF110 - Introduction to Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity — SSF110–Introduction to Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity
May 1 - June 5, 2024

SSF112 Introduction to Spiritual Direction — SSF112 – Introduction to Spiritual Direction
April 25 - May 30, 2024

God’s Plan for Marriage 450×450 — SSF114 – God’s Plan for Marriage
Dates: TBD

The Mass in the Old Testament 450×450 — SSF116 – The Mass in the Old Testament: Approaching the Lord with Fear and Trembling
Dates: TBD

SSF117 - Exploring the Source and Summit — SSF117 – Exploring the Source and Summit
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Exploring Theosis Featured Image — SSF118 – Exploring Theosis
Dates: TBD

Standing in the Gap: Responding to the Question: Can You Pray for Me? Featured Image — SSF120 – Unleashing the Power of Intercessory Prayer
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Descent from the Cross Featured — SSF121 – The Christian Meaning of Suffering According to Saint John Paul II
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Jesus pokes some guy in the eye 450×450 — SSF123 – The Road to Self-Awareness and Healing
Dates: TBD

SSF210 - Holy Spirit in the Life of the Church — SSF210 – Holy Spirit in the Life of the Church
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Grace Freely Given Course Image 450×450 — SSF213 – Grace Freely Given: A Thomistic Understanding of the Life of Grace
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SSF222-Introduction-to-St-Francis-of-Assisi — SSF222–Introduction to Saint Francis of Assisi
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SSF223 Introduction to Saint Therese of Lisieux — SSF223–Introduction to Saint Thérèse of Lisieux
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SSF230–Introduction-to-St-Teresa-of-Avila — SSF225 – Introduction to St. Teresa of Avila
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None — SSF226 – Introduction to St. John of Avila
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Nuptials of the Word 450×450 — SSF227 – The Nuptials of the Word: St. Bernard of Clairvaux on the Song of Songs
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Edith Stein Featured Image — SSF228 – Living at the Hand of the Lord: The Life and Thought of St. Edith Stein
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Masterpiece of the Divine Artist 450×450 — SSF229 – Masterpiece of the Divine Artist
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SSF230 - Introduction to St John of the Cross — SSF230 – St. John of the Cross and Our Journey into the Mystery of God
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1220 - Wisdom of the Saints from Hildegard of Bingen to John of the Cross — SSF231 – From Healed Psyche to Divine Union: The Psychology of St. John of the Cross
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St. Benedict and St. Therese Featured — SSF232 – St. Benedict and St. Therese: The Little Rule and the Little Way
Dates: TBD

St. Benedict Featured — SSF233 – How St. Benedict Changed the World
Dates: TBD

450×450 Toledo — SSF234 – The Psychology of St. John of the Cross: Lovingly Moved into Our Right Minds
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Thomas Aquinas 450×450 — SSF235 – The Spiritual Wisdom of St. Thomas Aquinas
Dates: TBD

St. Catherine 450×450 — SSF236 – Saint Catherine of Siena: Radiating the Fire of Love
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Mystical Wisdom of the Desert Fathers 450×450 — SSF237 – The Mystical Wisdom of the Desert Fathers
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SSF248 Growth in Holiness: Doctors of the Interior Life — SSF248 – Growth in Holiness: Doctors of the Interior Life
May 2 - June 6, 2024

SSF249 - Contemplative Prayer and the Beloved Disciple — SSF249–Contemplative Prayer and the Beloved Disciple
Dates: TBD

SSF251 - Marian Apparitions in the Modern World - Fatima Centenary — SSF251 – Marian Apparition in the Modern World
Dates: TBD

SSF273 - Spiritual Warfare in Modern Times CS Lewis and the Screwtape Letters — SSF273 – Spiritual Warfare in Modern Times: C.S. Lewis and the Screwtape Letters
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SSF275 - Angels and Demons — SSF275 – Angels and Demons
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Visions and Revelations 450×450 — SSF276 – Discernment of Visions and Revelations in the Interior Life
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SSF279 Healing the Imagination A Reading Course In The Lord of the Rings — SSF279 – Healing the Imagination: A Reading Course in the Lord of the Rings
Dates: TBD

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Dates: TBD

SSF250 - Contemplative Prayer and the Angelic Doctor — SSF250 – The Mystery of Knowing and the Progress of the Soul in St. Thomas Aquinas
Dates: TBD

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GP2500 – Spiritual Wisdom of Eastern Christianity

GP2500 – Spiritual Wisdom of Eastern Christianity

Dates: June 13-August 22, 2024

Michael Gama

Course Overview

This course offers an introduction to the spiritual treasures of the Byzantine tradition of Christianity. The first part looks at the distinctive features of its rich liturgical piety. The second part extends this liturgical perspective to include the ways in which icons communicate the mysteries of the faith. And the third part examines the Hesychast tradition, focusing on the Prayer of the Heart.

Application Deadline

You must apply by June 6 to take this course.

Date & Time

DATE
June 13-August 22, 2024
TIME
Thursdays, 8:30pm Eastern
FORMAT
Live, Online & Interactive
TUITION
$550

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GP1000 – Introduction to Spiritual Theology

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GP1000 – Introduction to Spiritual Theology

Dates: June 14-August 9, 2024

David Arias

Course Overview

What is the mystical life and how do we make progress in it? How do we become spiritually mature? Why do bad things happen to good people?
Discover some answers to these questions in Introduction to Spiritual Theology. During this course, we will deepen our understanding of the Trinity and how we can strive to imitate Jesus and Mary every day. We will also engage topics such as stages of prayer, discernment of spirits, and ordinary and extraordinary mystical phenomena.

Application Deadline

You must apply by June 7 to take this course.

Date & Time

DATE
June 14-August 9, 2024
TIME
Fridays, 8:30pm Eastern
FORMAT
Live, Online & Interactive
TUITION
$550

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GP2900–Long Retreat

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GP2900 – Long Retreat

Offered each quarter

Anthony Lilles

Course Overview

The long retreat is a beautiful opportunity for students at the Avila Institute to apply all that they have already learned about the interior life to the experience of a long retreat with the purpose of experiencing a deep encounter with Jesus Christ.

Should be taken after the completion of at least six 1000 level courses, preferably after completion of six 2000 level courses also.

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Offered each quarter
FORMAT
Live, Online & Interactive
TUITION
$300

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GP1900–Apostolate

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GP1900 – Apostolate

Offered each quarter

Anthony Lilles

Course Overview

Graduate course that involves a spiritual reflection paper on an approved apostolic experience. The experience should be for a period of at least six weeks. The paper should demonstrate personal appropriation of course material in reflection on the apostolate.

Should be taken after the completion of six 1000 level courses.

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Offered each quarter
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TUITION
$300

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GP2100 – Evangelical Counsels and the Beatitudes

Course Overview

Date & Time

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GP1000 – Introduction to Spiritual Theology

GP1100–Bible and the Revelation of Prayer

GP1210–Wisdom of the Saints From Athanasius to Bernard of Clairvaux

GP1220 – Wisdom of the Saints from St. Hildegard of Bingen to St. John of the Cross

GP1300 – Gift of the Holy Spirit and the Divine Indwelling

GP1400 – Theology of Divine Mercy, Conversion and Suffering

GP1500 – Spiritual Direction Foundations

GP1900–Apostolate