ESDA Gatherings in 2025
Ordinary Heaven
- 9.30am – 12pm, Friday 23 May 2025
- Sophia Centre – 225 Cross Rd CUMBERLAND PARK
- Facilitated by Philip Carter

Following the recent launch of his book, Ordinary Heaven – Exploring Spiritual Direction and the journey of human life, we are delighted that Philip Carter is able to be with us for a morning of input and reflection. Philip will share from his wealth of experience and offer invitations for personal reflection, and reflection together in pairs and in groups. For those who haven’t yet been able to purchase a copy of the book, he is hoping to have some with him and available for sale.
Spiritual Direction in Inter-cultural contexts
- 9.30am – 12pm, Friday 21 March 2025
- Sophia Centre – 225 Cross Rd CUMBERLAND PARK
- Facilitated by Sr Trang Tran
A morning of input and reflection on the offering of Spiritual Direction in multicultural settings. What does it mean to be multicultural? Or inter-cultural? Or even cross-cultural? What might we learn from Jesus’ cultural background? Together we will take time to reflect on the impact of our cultural lenses and their implications in our practice of Spiritual Direction.