The School of Contemplative Prayer is a year-long journey open to students, faculty, and friends of the Gregorian University. Its aim is to introduce participants to the prayer of Jesus and to contemplative life, following the method of Fr. Franz Jalics, S.J. (Contemplative Retreat. An introduction to the contemplative way to life and to the Jesus prayer). This is not a theoretical course, but an experiential path. Prayer is not a theory—it is a way of life, learned through living.

The programme is scheduled to begin on 24 October 2025.

Requirements:

• taking up half an hour of quiet prayer every day
• Regular participation, once a week, in the group where prayer is practised and teaching is received

Where

Chapel, third floor, Frascara Building

Participation

The program includes 14 sessions, held on Fridays at 6:00 PM. Each session consists of:

• A brief introductory reflection (4–5 minutes)
• A guided prayer session (25 minutes)
• A contemplative walking break (5 minutes)
• A silent prayer session (25 minutes)
• A brief final sharing (optional)

Each meeting concludes by 7:30 PM.