Spirit Alive Programs
Spirit Alive – Understanding the Book of Revelation
via ZoomA six week mini-course conducted by NT scholar Eugenia Constantinou, PhD. Every Thursday from 1/11 - 2/15 7:00 p.m. EST Dr. Eugenia Constantinou taught biblical studies and early Christianity for twenty years at the University of San Diego and for nine years at The Franciscan School of Theology. She has recently retired from teaching to…
Spirit Alive – The Resurrection Narratives
via ZoomThe Resurrection Narratives A five-week mini-course conducted by NT scholar Carolyn Osiek, RSCJ, PhD Tuesdays, February 20 through March 19 - 7:00 p.m. EST Carolyn Osiek is a Charles Fischer Catholic Professor of New Testament Emerita at Brite Divinity School, Texas Christian University, previously Professor of New Testament at Catholic Theological Union, Chicago. She holds a doctorate in…
Spirit Alive – The Joy of Love. The Spirituality of Marriage & the Family
via ZoomA five-week mini-course conducted by Theologian, Dr. Marcus Mescher Thursdays, April 11 through May 9 7:00 p.m. EST Marcus Mescher, PhD, Associate Professor of Christian Ethics at Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio, specializes in Catholic Social Thought and moral formation. He gives presentations to parishes and schools on a variety of topics, including the theology of…
Solutions for the Climate Crisis: Why debate persists and what we can do about it
via ZoomSolutions for the Climate Crisis: Why debate persists and what we can do about it Date: September 11, 2024 Time: 7:30 – 8:45 p.m. ET Much has been written about the persistent denial of the science of global warming and push back against potential solutions. This presentation will discuss some of the issues that cause…
Being a Disciple in a Political Season
via ZoomBeing a Disciple in a Political Season Date: September 26, 2024 Time: 7:00 p.m. ET Beyond electoral campaigns and government structures, the relationship between the political realm and Christianity has always involved the important questions of how we ought to live together, and how we should organize and govern our common life. Politics must be guided…
Answering the Call: Ecological Conversion through Laudato Si’ and Laudate Deum
via ZoomAnswering the Call: Ecological Conversion through Laudato Si' and Laudate Deum Date: October 2, 2024 Time: 7:30 – 8:45 p.m. ET In this presentation, I delve into the concept of "ecological conversion"—a significant shift that transcends simply gaining knowledge to involve a change in how we feel and think about our common home. I will…
Climate Change, Ecological Degradation and Social Justice
via ZoomClimate Change, Ecological Degradation and Social Justice Date: October 23, 2024 Time: 7:30 – 8:45 p.m. ET The damage wrought by anthropogenic climate change demands an answer. Drawing us towards a response based in the Catholic moral tradition, Dr. Ford will not only attempt to provide a meaningfully intersectional portrait of the current state of…
Growing in Radiance with Teilhard de Chardin Mini-Course
via ZoomGrowing in Radiance with Teilhard de Chardin Dates: October 15, 22, 29, November 5, and 12 Time: 7:30 – 8:45 p.m. ET Using a Lectio Divina style, we will focus each week on a single image of the Cosmic Christ with time for input, reading together, reflection, and sharing around a central theme. Themes include…
Beyond Laudato Si’ & Laudate Deum: A New Theology of Creation
via ZoomBeyond Laudato Si’ & Laudate Deum: A New Theology of Creation Date: November 13, 2024 Time: 7:30 – 8:45 p.m. ET Since 1990, the Catholic Church has recognized human-caused climate change as a moral issue and called for science-based policy responses in civil society. However, the Church has committed broad ecclesial sins of omission by…
Transforming the Church and Society through Care for our Common Home
via ZoomTransforming the Church and Society through Care for our Common Home Date: December 4, 2024 Time: 7:30 – 8:45 p.m. ET The Catholic faith tradition offers both deep theological and ethical resources for addressing the climate crisis, as well as the inspiration and hope needed for critically needed action throughout society. The Catholic moral imagination…