Exploring the Source and Summit
Christ should be the center of our daily lives.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) states that the Eucharist is “the source and summit of Christian Life” (CCC 1324 citing Lumen Gentium 11). First of all, Christ instituted the Eucharistic sacrifice at the Last Supper as He offered His Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity for the whole world. Christian spirituality flows from the Eucharist as the source. Secondly, all our actions should be directed towards the Eucharist as the summit of our faith. The theological virtues of faith, hope, and charity are lived out when we cooperate with the grace brought about by God as we are in communion with Him. These virtues are necessary to grow in spiritual life because they “dispose Christians to live in a relationship with the Holy Trinity” (CCC 1812).
Sacraments, especially the greatest sacrament of the Eucharist which we receive at Mass, are channels of grace which develop our spiritual life. And, we are directed to God through the Eucharist, which leads us to practice virtue.
Are you being called to develop a higher relationship with our Lord? Are you looking to delve into the breadth and beauty of the Catholic prayer tradition? Do you yearn to know how to deepen your prayer life? Then join us at the Avila Institute’s School of Spiritual Formation. Check out our Fall course descriptions on spiritualdirection.com
“These courses are Christ-driven. I would recommend these to everyone who wants to grow closer to Christ. You can see and feel the dedication from Dan Burke and his entire staff. Please, everyone, take these classes they really help you to fall in love with Christ and His mysteries.” – Avila Student
Exploring the Source and Summit, a School of Spiritual Formation course, taught by Camila Malta, will explore the life-changing encounter with Christ and the Eucharist. The text will be “The Wellspring of Worship” by Jean Corbon published by Ignatius Press. Register for Fall classes on Avila Institute.com. Dates/Times: Fridays 10:30 AM -12:30 PM EST, Oct. 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17, Dec. 1, 15.
Graduate Level Courses
Introduction to Spiritual Theology taught by Dr. Joseph Hollcraft.
Dates/Times: Wednesdays 9:00- 11:00pm EST Sept 6, 13, 20, 27, Oct 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov 1
Theology of Divine Mercy, Conversion and Suffering taught by Dr. Michael Gama.
Dates/Times: Thursdays 8:30-10:30pm EST Sept 7, 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26, Nov. 2
Evangelical Counsels and the Beatitudes taught by Dr. Ben Nguyen.
Dates/Times: Tuesdays 7:00-9:00pm EST Sept 5, 12, 19, 26, Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
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Art for this post on Jesus Christ: Jesus-Eucharist-Mass, Library of Dan Burke. Quotes from the Catechism of the Catholic Church and Lumen Gentium.
About Kristin Aebli
Kristin Aebli is the Event Coordinator and Marketing Assistant at the Avila Foundation, parent organization of SpiritualDirection.com, the Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation, and Divine Intimacy Radio. Receiving the position was providential and in God’s perfect timing. Although cradle Catholic, in college she reverted and became confirmed in the Church. Kristin graduated with a degree in Communications from Samford University and she still enjoys ministering to college students through the Samford Catholic Student Association. Kristin is happy to be a part of the Firelight college ministry, is involved with Apostoli Viae and also a Young Professionals Bible study. For fun, Kristin enjoys discussing theology with friends, recording her podcast, dancing, singing, cooking, writing and painting. She hopes to continue growing in her faith through the sacraments and involvement with faithful community.
