The Alpha Course: The Quest for a Deeper Connection - Honi Lattouf

Finding Sanctuary

Finding Sanctuary
The Alpha Course: The Quest for a Deeper Connection - Honi Lattouf
Jul 01, 2025 Season 3 Episode 43
HSH Initiative

Eddie Reaiche sits down with Monsignor Shora and Honi Lattouf to explore the life-changing impact of the Alpha program. Rhey dive into how this eleven-week course has become a guiding light for those seeking faith development, a sense of belonging, and clarity amid life’s challenges.

Alpha creates space for honest conversations, offering a path to personal growth and spiritual renewal—especially for people feeling lost, disconnected, or unsure of where they stand with God. For many, Alpha is more than a course—it’s a life reset, helping individuals rediscover purpose and build stronger relationships within their church and wider community.

Monsignor Shora and Honi reflect on Alpha’s growing success—describing it as a vital tool in reviving spiritual curiosity, encouraging re-engagement with faith, and strengthening parish communities. Whether someone is just curious about Christianity or looking to reconnect after years away from church, Alpha offers a gentle but powerful invitation: come as you are.

Key Takeaways:

  • Belonging and Faith Exploration: The Alpha course offers a welcoming environment, encouraging people to explore spirituality and their personal faith journey.
  • Holistic Personal Growth: Participants discover a newfound sense of purpose, better mental health outcomes, and enriched interpersonal relationships.
  • Inclusive Community Building: Alpha brings together people of various ages and backgrounds, fostering inclusive and supportive community bonds.
  • Practical Leadership Experience: Graduates of the course often become facilitators, demonstrating commitment to spreading the program's teachings and helping others grow.
  • Comprehensive Support System: Providing an alternative support network, Alpha aids those struggling with challenges such as addiction, grief, and isolation.

Notable Quotes:

  • Monsignor Shora: "Alpha is a great way for them…to have another support community…that replaces the group that was dragging them away from a better lifestyle."
  • Honi Lattouf: "I've personally seen people become on fire and have a hunger for wanting to know more about faith."
  • Eddie Reaiche: "There was that sense of belonging that actually gave them a purpose to explore their faith even further."
  • Monsignor Shora: "It's given people a chance to go back, what would it have been like to first experience Jesus and the Christian message?"
  • Honi Lattouf: "First you belong…then you learn about what to believe."


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