PD: Mindfulness and Meditation in the Christian tradition

In person ONLY

BYO lunch, journal, pen

Hot drinks and biscuits provided

Facilitators: Roland Ashby & Ottavia Pittella

Roland Ashby is a spiritual director and teacher of Christian meditation and mindfulness. He founded Living Water and serves as its contributing editor, as well as Coordinator of the World Community for Christian Meditation in Victoria. Formerly Communications Director for the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne and longtime editor of The Melbourne Anglican, he holds a master’s degree in contemplative spirituality. Roland is a Benedictine Oblate, author of several books, and an experienced guide in Ignatian spiritual practice.

Ottavia Pittella has served as a spiritual director for twelve years, with training from Heart of Life and WellSpring, and a Certificate in Guiding Meditation from ACU. Rooted in long-term meditation and mindfulness practice, she brings a contemplative, Christ-centred approach to spiritual companioning. Ottavia co-facilitates a weekly Christian Meditation group and teaches various meditation and mindfulness practices. She regards Spiritual Direction as a sacred ministry of soul-care, enriched by witnessing the Holy Spirit at work in people’s lives.

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