SPEAKER Bishop John Stowe, OFM Conv. Pope Francis brings both Ignatian and Franciscan sources to his vision for the church, strengthening it as a force for peace and reconciliation in the world. If you are unable to join us in person, you may view the livestream of the lecture by clicking here. About the Speaker Bishop Stowe […]
Sponsored by Meeting Christ in Prayer and Boomers & Beyond The Ignatian tradition offers valuable resources to those seeking meaning and purpose today, whether they are steeped in a religious tradition or uncertain about where they fit in the religious landscape. Drawing on his recently published book, Seeing with the Heart, Fr. O’Brien will review […]
Presenter: Dr. Bill Cook When imagining the Last Supper, most people think of Leonardo da Vinci's interpretation. However, the depiction of the Last Supper goes as far back as the 5th and 6th centuries. In this presentation, Dr. Cook—Distinguished Teaching Professor of History at SUNY Geneseo—will look at the developments and variations of the iconography […]
Speaker: Professor Kim Daniels Faced with a public life dominated by hostility and division, U.S. Catholics can advance the common good and peacemaking efforts by looking to Pope Francis and Catholic social thought. This will be the annual Laetare Lecture. About the Speaker Kim Daniels is the director of the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought […]
SPEAKER: Frida Berrigan Peacemaking is sidelined, disparaged, and mocked as naive. Or worse, it is worshiped as a saintly ideal. Even so, in a war-steeped nation, we must be “All In” as peacemakers. How? If you are unable to join us in person, you may view the livestream here. About the Speaker Frida Berrigan is a […]
Speaker: Fr. Ronald Rolheiser, OMI Scripture tells us that, as he grew, John the Baptist “grew strong in spirit.” What if you are the type of person who is “accommodating in spirit”? What if you are not the type of person who can openly protest things and openly challenge others? What are your prophetic gifts? […]
