Center for Christian Spirituality Events
Personal Enrichment
Faces of Spirituality: "The Spirituality of Aging," Dr. James Ewing
Our aging prcoess is essentially a spiritual journey. The natural development of our movement from birth to death is the process of increasing awareness, richness, and attentiveness to our interior life, our spiritual life. Underlying this process is the dynamic letting go in order to gain. Gather to reflect on how the experience of increasing limitations opens the door to an ever deepening and rich interior existence.
Tuesday, October 17th
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Salomon Hall 226, Bishop Maher Hall, USD Campus
Preregistration: $10; $15 at the door; students free with ID; faculty/staff--half price.
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"The Mass Media 'Jesuses' and the Christ of the Gospels"
Pastor Jack Lindquist
This workshop will discuss three current questions: 1) How are Jesus and Christianity portrayed in such marketing sensations as the "Left Behind" novels, "The Passion of the Christ" movie, "The Da Vinci Code" novel and movie, and "The Gospel of Judas"? 2) Why do millions of people want one or more of these conflicting portrayals to be the truth? 3) How do these portrayals stand the test when judged by the New Testament Gospels of Mark, Matthew, Luke and John, and why should these Gospels remain the criterion for judging all other "stories of Jesus"?
Saturday, November 4th
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Salomon Hall 226, Bishop Maher Hall, USD Campus
Preregistration: $10; $15 at the door; students free with ID; faculty/staff--half price. 3 OECM or School Clock Hours
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Advent Series: “North American Prophets of Peace and Justice, Part I: Dorothy Day--Global Peacemaker for our Age of Violence,” Annice Callahan, RSCJ, Ph.D
This advent morning of reflection includes lecture, discussion, video segments on Dorothy Day's life, and sharing on the notion of peacemaking in her life and writings.
Saturday, December 2nd
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
UC Forum B, USD Campus
Preregistration: $15; $20 at the door; students free with ID; faculty/staff--half price. 3 OECM or School Clock Hours
Social Justice
Signs of the Times Dialogue: “The War on Terror--War of Fear?”
Moderator: Dr. Bethami Dobkin, USD Associate Provost
The war on terror continues to influence the way we approach our world. But what impact is it having on our spiritual lives and on the fabric of our relationships with one another? Join this dialogue to probe diverse perspsectives on this "other war" of our times. Please check the CCS website for further details about the speakers.
Tuesday, November 14th
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
UC Forum A & B, USD Campus
Preregistration: $10; $15 at the door; students free with ID; faculty/staff--half price.
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Fr. Rolheiser Book Club
There are few opportunities to discuss in depth good spiritual writings of our times. Gather with others to discuss two works by Fr. Rolheiser as a way of preparing for his keynote lecture in February. Questions to guide your reflection will be provided for those who register.
Tuesday, October 10th--The Holy Longing
Thursday, November 30th--The Restless Heart
5:00 pm - 6:15 pm
October 10th ~ Salomon Hall, Bishop Maher Hall, USD, November 30th ~ UC 103 AB, USD Campus
Fee: $10 per session.
Professional Life
Business Leadership and Spirituality Breakfast Seminar
Gather with business leaders to explore the place of spirituality in the business world. Case studies, input, personal sharing and suggestions for spiritual practices will guide the discussions.
Tuesdays, September 26th -- November 14th
7:15 - 9 am
Salomon Hall, Bishop Maher Hall, USD Campus
Fee: $400, Group Rate; $300 for every additional person from the same company (Continental breakfast included)
Academic Life
Spiritual Direction Practicum I
Practicum I is for those completing the Spiritual Direction Certificate Program.
Wednesdays, September 6 - December 13, 2006
5:30 – 8:30 pm
Bishop Maher Hall 226, USD Campus
Fee: $825.00 per course
The next two-year/four-course certificate program begins in Fall, 2007. The first two courses, "Introduction to Spiritual Direction" and "Traditions of Spiritual Direction," are open to all. Those wishing to complete the full certificate program should contact Sr. Barbara Quinn, RSCJ, Director of the Center for Christian Spirituality at 619-260-4785 for further clarification about the program.
