Thelma Rogers

As a Roman Catholic lay woman, NHS Chaplain and Spiritual Director I have found that any ministry and way of life which invites the healing of the Peace of Christ is centred in and through prayer. It enables the discovery of ourselves in Christ and is our greatest and highest vocation bringing us to spiritual maturity as fully human. It is the way to finding our calling in Christ and the foundation of spiritual direction as I experience it. In the Carmelite tradition for me there has been a profound deepening of my spirituality and calling to a life of peace and service to others. To walk with others in the light of faith is my way of living the Gospel life and the deepest joy and privilege. I have also spent some time with Richard Rohr and his Living School and have developed a contemplative prayer life which has extended to facilitating in many Christian communities. I hold an MA in Pastoral Care and Chaplaincy from the Cambridge Theological Federation a ecumenical learning experience where I was formed alongside Orthodox, Catholic and Protestant clerics and lay people. I have a very diverse and beautiful family for which I am eternally grateful. As a member of the Secular Franciscan Order I have served in several ministries which has been a privilege and a blessing.

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