Nick and others he is in touch with can offer programmes for parishes, groups etc. These can range from a one hour session to a day or even weekends.

The approach taken in almost all of these is experiential, focussing not so much on input but upon offering ‘spiritual exercises’ and space for reflection and prayer. The intention is to avoid the pitfalls of ‘talking about’ and so to enable people to engage more deeply with God and themselves.

Some of the topics that have been covered include

• Advent - being bearers of Christ
• Activity & Passivity - balancing ministry with contemplation
• The Glorious Freedom of the Children of God
• By Stony Paths - a Holy Week retreat in the parish
• Carrots & Sticks - motivations and life
• Making the most of retreats and quiet days
• The Importance of being Silent
• Letting God be God
• Making Space for Christmas
• Introduction to Ignatian Spirituality
• Creative Approaches to Prayer
• Pastoral Ministry and Spirituality
• Becoming Me - Discerning Vocation
• Time for me, time for God - food for the soul
• Security in God
• Spiritual Direction - for everyone?
• Be Still and Know...
• Creative ways of being present to God
• Leading a Quiet Day
• Peace before Christmas
• Symbols in Worship