Programme Calendar 2022-2023

We have continued to develop our FCJ Centre Programme making it possible for people to participate in events either using  Zoom or in-person at the FCJ Centre.   

updated 26 October 2022

For further information on any of our services, please contact us.  

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FCJ uses Central European Time (CET)

VIRTUAL Personal spiritual direction/accompaniment 

Available on request. Contact us directly to discuss: contact us.  We offer you in-person or online one-to-one coaching sessions using Skype or Zoom technology.

VIRTUAL Group sessions - Zoom

Contact us directly to discuss if you need more info: contact us . We run online sessions using Zoom technology for small and larger groups.

FCJ Centre welcomes donations

We depend on financial donations, to continue our work in accompanying individuals and groups in their search for meaning and direction in their lives. You can help us by making a one-off financial donation, monthly donation or by individual donations upon attending any of our events. FCJ Bank Account details are: Paribas Fortis 210-0245980-40 IBAN BE02 2100 2459 8040 BIC GEBABEBB

Upcoming events in the calendar

Wednesday morning 'Lectio Divina' group - 10:30-11:45 CET - Online - Zoom sessions - every Wednesday.  

Praying with Scripture 'Lectio Divina' -  Opening our heart to God's Word in Scripture. Group meets online every week, Wednesday mornings 10:30-11:45 CET or Brussels timezone. "Come as you are" and feel free to bring a friend.  Click here for more information on the Wednesday 'Lectio Divina' group.  Read about our ZOOM methodology. Donations welcome.  Email fcj@fcjcentre.be to register and  receive Zoom link, meeting ID and Password in order to access to meeting.

Wednesday evening 'Lectio Divina' group - 19:30-20:45 CET - Online - Zoom sessions -  every Wednesday. 

Praying with Scripture 'Lectio Divina' -  Breaking Open God's Word in Scripture. Group meets online  every week, Wednesday evenings 19:30-20:45 CET or Brussels timezone.  "Come and See". Bring a friend. Click here for more information on the Wednesday evening  'Lectio Divina' group.  Read about our ZOOM methodology. Donations welcome.  Email fcj@fcjcentre.be to register and receive Zoom link, meeting ID and Password in order to access to meeting.

Spiritual accompaniment

This is available virtually or in-person at the FCJ Centre in Brussels (depending on local Covid19 restrictions). You may be seeking meaning, struggling with consequences of the Coronavirus, experiencing the desire to discover what God is asking of you or you may be looking for help with prayer. As always, offerings for Spiritual Accompaniment will be according to your means. If interested, please send an email to fcj@fcjcentre.be and we will get back to you by return. 

                         Information on additional upcoming events will be posted shortly

Past Events - Sept 2022 to date

Labyrinth Retreat, Saturday, 15 October 2022, from 10:30 to 13:00 - IN PERSON EVENT

Theme of the Labyrinth Retreat is "We are all Faithful Companions of Jesus".  Potluck lunch included in time-table. Thank you for bringing whatever you can. Where? On the beautiful grounds of the FCJ Centre of Spirituality, Brussels, Belgium. For details on our address and directions to the Centre, read more.  Suggested donation: 5 euros or whatever is possible for you. Email us at fcj@fcjcentre.be if you would like to register. Please register in advance as there as limited places.

Labyrinth Retreat, Sunday 30 October 2022, from 15:00 to 17:30 - IN PERSON EVENT

The theme of the Labyrinth Retreat is Autumn Surrender.  Potluck lunch included in time-table. Thank you for bringing whatever you can. Where? On the beautiful grounds of the FCJ Centre of Spirituality, Brussels, Belgium. For details on our address and directions to the Centre, read more.  Email us at fcj@fcjcentre.be if you would like to register. Please register in advance as there as limited places. Suggested donation: 5 euros or whatever is possible for you.

Retreat on Zoom, "Companionship with Jesus", Sunday 13 November 2022, from 15:00 to 17:00 - Zoom

The theme of the Retreat on Zoom is "Companionship with Jesus and its intrinsic relationship with caring for our World".  Email us at fcj@fcjcentre.be if you would like to register. Please register in advance as there as limited places. Suggested donation 5 euros or whatever is possible for you.

Retreat "Come as you are", Saturday 19 November 2022, from 10:30 to 13:00 - IN PERSON EVENT

The theme of the retreat is "Come as you are, that's how i want you" (Paul Gurr).  Potluck lunch included in time-table. Thank you for bringing whatever you can. Where? On the beautiful grounds of the FCJ Centre of Spirituality, Brussels, Belgium. For details on our address and directions to the Centre, read more.  Email us at fcj@fcjcentre.be if you would like to register. Please register in advance as there as limited places. Suggested donation 5 euros or whatever is possible for you. 

Advent Retreat  - Sunday 27 Nov 2022,15.00-17.30 (IN PERSON EVENT)

Preparation for Christmas. Suggested donation 8€ or whatever you are happy to offer.  See bank details above. Email fcj@fcjcentre.be to register and get Zoom details.

December 2022

Advent Retreat  - Sunday 4 Dec 2022, 15:00-17.00 (Zoom)

Preparation for Christmas. Suggested donation 8€ or whatever you are happy to offer.  See bank details above. Email fcj@fcjcentre.be to register and get Zoom details.

                         CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS WITH PRAYER AND GATHERING 

                                 Please register to get details of the events by sending an email to fcj@fcjcentre.be

Past Events - Sept 2021 - June 2022

September 2021

"In-house gathering", Sat 18 Sept 2021, 10:30-12:30 at the FCJ Centre of Spirituality, Brussels. 

For the moment, maximum 8 participants are allowed for this in-person event, in line with current Covid-19 restrictions. Suggested donation 8 €.

Holidays! Forest fires! Rising Covid Numbers! Storms! Flooding! Changing World Situations! New Work Contexts! etc.!

Where am I in all the above? How am i feeling? Do I really believe that I/we can make a difference? Invitation to gather at the FCJ Centre for an interactive session to share on what is happening within us and to our world and where God could be calling us to play our part at this critical time. Email fcj@fcjcentre.be to register.

October 2021

Reflective Walk in the Woods - Outdoor event, 'The Warande walk' Tervuren, Brussels - Sat 23 October 2021 (CET) - 09:30-12:30 approx 4 kms

Please join us for a reflective walk in the wood  ….surrender to the sounds of nature, feel welcomed by the forest, listen to the trees…..enjoy….

Material for reflection will be provided. We will stop at various points along the way, to reflect and share. More details on meet up and route to come.

Number of participants: in conformity with Covid-19 requirements. Therefore it is necessary to sign up in advance.  Click here for more information on this event. To register email us at fcj@fcjcentre.be .

November 2021

Advent Retreat 1 - Welcoming Christ : ‘Make your home in me as I make mine in you’ (Jn.15:4) - Sunday 28 Nov 2021,14.30-16.30 (Zoom)

Preparation for Christmas. Suggested donation 8€ or whatever you are happy to offer.  See bank details above. Email fcj@fcjcentre.be to register and get Zoom details.

December 2021

Advent Retreat 2 - ‘Waiting in Expectation with Mary...' - Sunday 5 Dec 2021,14.30-16.30 (Zoom)

Preparation for Christmas. Suggested donation 8€ or whatever you are happy to offer.  See bank details above. Email fcj@fcjcentre.be to register and get Zoom details.

January 2022

Contemplative session 'I will be with you....day after day after day, right up to the end of the age’ , Mt. 28:20 (Message Bible) - Sunday 9th Jan 2022 (Zoom)

Suggested donation 8€ or whatever you are happy to offer.  See bank details above. Email fcj@fcjcentre.be to register and get Zoom details.


March 2022

Group Retreat: ‘Walking  together with Jesus through Lent’ - six sessions Monday evenings: 7, 14, 21, 28 March, 4 + 25 April : 19.00-20.00  (Zoom)

A group retreat, rooted in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. Following the dynamic of the Spiritual Exercises, each weekly meeting will involve quiet prayer with time for sharing of experience. Prayer material for the week will be provided at the end of each session. Suggested donation 5€ per session.  See bank details above. Email fcj@fcjcentre.be to register and get Zoom details.

‘Forgiveness : A loving look at our lives’ - Sunday 13 March : 14.30-16.30 (Zoom)

‘Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as, in Christ, God forgave you.’(Eph.4:32). Suggested donation 10€.  See bank details above. Email fcj@fcjcentre.be to register and get Zoom details.

‘Tools for Discernment’ - Sunday 27 March : 14.30-16.30 (Zoom)

Suggested donation 10€.  See bank details above. Email fcj@fcjcentre.be to register and get Zoom details.

April 2022

Group Retreat: ‘Walking  together with Jesus through Lent’ - six sessions Monday evenings: 7, 14, 21, 28 March, 4 + final session on 25 April "Resurrection": 19.00-20.00  (Zoom)

A group retreat, rooted in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. Following the dynamic of the Spiritual Exercises, each weekly meeting will involve quiet prayer with time for sharing of experience. Prayer material for the week will be provided at the end of each session. Suggested donation 5€ per session.  See bank details above. Email fcj@fcjcentre.be to register and get Zoom details.

May 2022

Reflective Walk in the Forest: ‘The Warande Walk Tervuren* Tervuren, Brussels, Belgium. Saturday 15 May 2022 09.30-12.30 - approx 4 kms

Spring: A Time of Hope and New Life 'I said to the almond tree, Speak to me of God and the almond tree blossomed'. (Nikos Kazantzakis)

For more details on this event, click here. Email fcj@fcjcentre.be to register.