For professional and family caregivers
CARE OF THE SICK, CARE OF THE CAREGIVER
This time together offers an opportunity for professional and family caregivers to step back for a moment
• to reflect on the way in which our care for the sick and elderly reflects the compassion and love that Jesus showed for those with hardships, to see that our care for physical needs extends to the spiritual needs of those for whom we offer care.
• to acknowledge that we as caregivers need to care for our own physical and spiritual needs so that we are sustained in our sometimes difficult task.
USD Professor of New Testament, Florence Gillman, Ph.D. will lead a reflection on Jesus’ care for the sick as a deep and active concern for both the spiritual and physical needs of the brother or sister - followed by discussion of our experience of the challenges and opportunities as professional or family members.
John Gillman, Ph.D., Supervisor of Clinical Pastoral Education for VITAS Innovative Hospice Care, will explore the implications for the caregiver – sustaining a joyful and generous spirit , sources of encouragement, need for respite and perspective, acknowledgement of limits, collaboration with other family members and professionals - all topics for discussion and shared experience.
The time together will also include reflection, a sharing of resources, morning coffee, and a light lunch.
When: Saturday, February 25, 2012. 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Where: Salomon Lecture Hall, Bishop Maher Hall, USD
Fee: $25 per person, light breakfast and lunch.
For more information or to register please contact us at: 619-260-4784 or ccs@sandiego.edu.
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Leadership in the Parish
THE CATHOLIC PARISH: TOWARD A FUTURE OF HOPE
An opportunity for pastors and parish leadership to reflect on the vision of the local Catholic parish. How is the parish the expression of the Church, how does the parish help to realize the presence of Jesus in our lives, what sustains us in dedication to this local Christian community, what are the hopes and vision that draw us forward with hope. Reflection on the Church and local parish from USD’s Professor Mary Doak, shared insights from pastors and parish leaders, opportunities to share best practices.
When:
Saturday, April 28, 2012. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Where:
Solomon Lecture Hall (Bishop Maher Hall)
Fee:
$20 per person. Coffee and box lunch included
For more information or to register please contact us at: 619-260-4784 or ccs@sandiego.edu.
PAST EVENT THIS YEAR:
Companions at the Table
PRAYER ON THE JOURNEY OF LENT TOWARD EASTER
(*This event was cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience. )
At the beginning of Lent, reflection, encouragement, and experience of Christian prayer. Gathered at table, food for the body and the spirit in shared fellowship and conversation with Msgr. Daniel Dillabough, USD’s vice-president for Mission and Ministry.
Contemplation in the Marketplace
The Center for Christian Spirituality is pleased to welcome Fr. William Meninger, a Trappist monk. In 1963 Fr. William entered St. Joseph’s Abbey in Spencer, Massachusetts. While there he developed a contemplative prayer method based on the 14th-century classic treatise The Cloud of Unknowing. It has led to a prayer method called Centering Prayer. Fr. William moved from St. Joseph’s Abbey to St. Benedict’s, Snowmass, Colorado Monastery in 1979, where he has served as prior and novice director. His books include works on various religious themes, including a commentary on The Cloud of Unknowing. He gives retreats, lectures and workshops on centering prayer, forgiveness, and the enneagram in the US and abroad. We hope you can join us.
When: Saturday, February 4, 2012, 9:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.
Where: Room 103 A/B, Hahn University Center, USD
Fee:$10 per person, includes a light breakfast.
For more information or to register please contact us 619-260-4784 or ccs@sandiego.edu
Service and Hospitality in the Local Church
A Day of Reflection and Shared Experiences
The Center for Christian Spirituality at the University of San Diego is offering a day of prayer, reflection, and shared experience for parish secretaries, bookkeepers, receptionists, and business managers. Reflections on the spiritual context of service to the parish community will be offered by Sr. Carlotta DiLorenzo, CSJ, director of the Permanent Diaconate program of the diocese. Fr. John Keller, OSA, will facilitate the sharing of experiences and personal reflection. Mass in Founders Chapel.
When: Thursday, January 12, 2012. 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Where: Forum C, Hahn University Center, USD
Click here for some pictures of this event:
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An Advent Reflection:
Giving an Explanation For Our Hope
Presented by Rev. John O’Brien, CSSp
Fr. John O’Brien, CSSp, is a Visiting Fellow at the University of San Diego’s Center for Catholic Thought and Culture. He has presented the inaugural Emile Switgall Lecture, “Christian-Muslim Dialogue from Below: Spiritan Perspectives from Pakistan,” based upon his ongoing experience in Pakistan in ministries with housing cooperatives, adult education, youth work and pastoral ministry especially among urban “sweepers.”
Since his arrival on campus he has met with faculty, student groups, and presented in the Explorations in the Catholic Intellectual Tradition series on the topic, “Solidarity and the Option for the Poor.”
As we approach Advent, the Center for Christian Spirituality invites you to join Fr. O’Brien to share his reflections on the encouragement of St. Peter’s first letter (1 Pet. 2:15):
“Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope.”
The presentation will include breakfast in the University’s dining room, La Gran Terraza, and the Saturday date will offer accessible parking. We hope you can join us for this opportunity to deepen our understanding of Christian hope.
When: Saturday, November 12, 2011, 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Where: La Gran Terraza, Hahn University Center, USD.
Thank you to those of you who were able to join us on that rainy morning.
Click below for a link to photos from our event.
http://s1089.photobucket.com/albums/i342/Cntr_Christian_Spirituality/November%2012%202011%20event/
