Experiences from a Ritual of Forgiveness: An Empirical Study of the Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius Conducted in a Norwegian Prison
This article examines the experiences of six inmates in a Norwegian Prison, conducting a 21-day Ignatian retreat. We have chosen to focus on one central ritual where forgiveness is the overall theme. This ritual becomes a point of departure for a process of self-reflection. The research question in...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Peeters
[2019]
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Studies in spirituality
Year: 2019, Volume: 29, Pages: 187-211 |
| IxTheo Classification: | CB Christian life; spirituality KBE Northern Europe; Scandinavia KDB Roman Catholic Church RG Pastoral care |
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| Summary: | This article examines the experiences of six inmates in a Norwegian Prison, conducting a 21-day Ignatian retreat. We have chosen to focus on one central ritual where forgiveness is the overall theme. This ritual becomes a point of departure for a process of self-reflection. The research question in this article is:An additional sub-question is:We explore the ritual of forgiveness in the prison context, with its practices, symbols, signs, silence and important others. We argue that the ritual establishes a unique context, provides new resources for a process of self-examination, for self-interpretation and transformation. We examine the process of self-reflexivity from both discursive and somatic dimensions. The findings show an improved ability of empathy and mentalization, and increased hope for a better future; all of which are important perspectives in the process of reorientation and the transformation of the self. |
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| ISSN: | 0926-6453 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Studies in spirituality
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.2143/SIS.29.0.3286943 |