47th SUMEDHA SADHANA CONCLUDES

The 47^th Sumedha Sadhana – A Psychospiritual Wholeness Journey – concluded on September 18. This 80-day programme had begun on July 1, 2023.

There were 16 participants from 9 religious congregations and three dioceses.

The programme comprised of seven different modules. Psychological Dynamics on the Spiritual Journey which included Somatic Meditations, Process Spirituality, Prayerfulness, Midlife Dynamics, Sexuality, Celibacy and Intimacy, Trauma and Healing facilitated by Jose Parappully; Unconscious Dynamics and the Spiritual Journey facilitated by Johny Dominic Padinjar; Yoga and Cosmic Spirituality facilitated by Alba Rodrigues; Breath, Spirit and Wellbeing facilitated by Thomas Kurianthanam; Challenges of Consecrated Life facilitated by Philip Pinto; Group Therapy facilitated by Joe Parakkad and Jose Parappully; and an Integration Retreat facilitated by Jose Parappully.

The participants expressed immense satisfaction with the programme.

Some excerpts from the participants’ feedback on the programme:

“Sumedha Sadhana was a journey from the cocoon to a butterfly. It has given me a fresh new beginning. It was a deep experiential journey inward, of soul-searching to discover who I really am. I go back rejuvenated, reenergized, renewed. The combination of psychology and spirituality was par excellent.”

I came to Sumedha with a deep desire to renew and refresh myself. Sumedha experience has done it for me.”

“Sumedha journey was for me a pilgrimage that led to a new life, inviting me to be a happy and joyful seeker of God.”

“A very significant transformation journey. I came with a lot of chaos within me. Group therapy, module on Consecrated life and the Spiritual Retreat has transformed me.”

I came troubled. I return with peace. The Sumedha Integration Retreat was a deep God experience.”

“I came broken, wounded, and troubles and wanted healing and peace. I have found both at Sumedha.”

“All the modules blended beautifully. The me that I came and the me that is leaving is a very different person.”

“Very practical modules. Not just theory. Lots of time from reflection. Creative liturgies. Calm and quiet atmosphere.”

“I am immensely enriched by Sumedha Sadhana programme. The facilitators were highly qualified professionals with knowledge and expertise. Competency was the hall mark. Dynamic way of teaching brought home many insights for my onward journey. The programme was excellent, systematic, wholesome, synchronised well to lead to psychospiritual wholeness in a very effective way. The classes have touched, healed and transformed me into a better human being.”

 

“A very enriching experience. All modules relevant, with very competent resource persons. Comfortable stay. Excellent food.”

 “I felt very much at home Every need was taken care of. Wonderful hospitality.”

“Delicious food. Lovely atmosphere.”

“Excellent environment and hospitality.”

 “A unique experience.”