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FR. MICHAEL O’BRYAN:  A CATHOLIC PERSPECTIVE ON ENVIRONMENTAL THEOLOGY

Adult Formation Class, Room 303 St. Albert Hall
May 4, 2008, 9:45 – 10:45 a.m.
All are welcome!

In this time of increased discussion and controversy regarding environmental issues, it is important to understand the theological principles informing the Church’s
positions on the environment.

Cathedral’s Associate Pastor, Rev. Michael O’Bryan is richly prepared to present this topic as he holds a Masters Degree in Environmental Management, and before becoming a priest, worked as an environmental consultant regarding water use issues. Environmental Theology is one of his major areas of interest.

Topics for remaining Adult classes during May are:
May 11 – Ending Hunger and Extreme Poverty
by Fr. Kevin Dance, C.P.

May 18 – Reflections on Pope Benedict XVI’s Visit to the United States
by Fr. Pat Kibby

May 25 – Reflections on Military Service and Catholic Faith by Fr. Michael O’Bryan, Deacon John Krenson, and DRE Suzanne Southworth
 


Do you know what you believe?
Do you know why you believe it?
Do you live
in such a way that people who see you know what you profess to believe?
Does your heart burn for an intimate relationship with God?
Do you hunger for deeper meaning and purpose in your life?
Do you wonder what your life is all about?
Does your daily life, with its struggles, cause you to question God's presence?
Do you wonder how you can do more to reach out to people in need?


These and many other questions are at the heart of Adult Formation at the Cathedral.

Faith seeks understanding: it is intrinsic to faith that a believer desires to know better the One in whom he has put his faith and to understand better what He has revealed; a more penetrating knowledge will in turn call forth a great faith, increasingly set a fire by love. . . in the words of St. Augustine, "I believe, in order to understand; and I understand, the better to believe."



What is Adult Formation?  The Future of Our Church!

In 1999 the United States Bishops developed an exciting new emphasis on the importance of adult faith formation for the future of the church and in response to the increasing spiritual hunger of our times.

The Bishops write in the their Pastoral Plan "Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us":

Let us strengthen our commitment and intensify our efforts to help the adults in our communities be touched and transformed by the life-giving message of Jesus, to explore its meaning, experience its power, and live in its light as faithful adult disciples today. Let us do our part with creativity and vigor our hearts aflame with love to empower adults to know and live the message of Jesus. This is the Lord's work. In the power of the Spirit it will not fail but will bear lasting fruit for the life of the world. (OHWB, no. 183)

Adult Faith Formation is the process by which people consciously grow in the life of Christ through experience, reflection, prayer and study. (OHWB no. 5)

Adult formation includes
education, spiritual formation and social action.

Come Away and Rest for Awhile: Retreat Centers We Have Known

"Be Still and Know that I am God."

Looking for a place for peace and solitude? Want to work on your prayer life? Need some time alone to nourish your spiritual and emotional life? Below is a list of retreat centers within driving distance from Nashville. Some have been experienced by Cathedral Staff and friends who have been there have recommended others. These centers offer a variety of experiences from guided retreats, directed retreats, or days of solitude and silence. Just give them a call to find the right place for your needs.

After you have attended one of the retreat centers, write to
jlemaire@cathedralnashville.org. and tell us about your experience and we may post it on this site.

Penuel Ridge
Rt. 4 Box 304-2
Ashland City, Tennessee 37015
(615) 792-3734
The Retreat House
Abbey of Gethsemani
Trappist, Kentucky 40051
(502) 549-4133 or 4129
www.monks.org
Bethany Springs
115 Dee Head Road
New Haven, Kentucky 40051
(502) 549-8277
www.scnazarethky.org
(click on retreats)
Knobs Haven
Loretto Motherhouse
Nerinx, Kentucky 40049
(502) 865-2621
Sisters of Charity of Nazareth
The Catherine Spaulding Center
P.O. Box 24
Nazareth, Kentucky 40048
(502) 348-1515
www.scnfamily.org/
(click on retreats)
Mt. St. Joseph Retreat Center
Maple Mount, Kentucky 42356
(502) 229-4103
www.owensborodio.org
(click on Mt. St. Joseph Retreat and Conf. Ctr.)
Flaget Center for Spirituality
1935 Lewiston Place
Louisville, Kentucky 40216
(502) 448-8581
www.archlou.org/
 
Kordes Enrichment Center
841 E. 14th Street
Ferdinand, Indiana  47532
(812) 367-2777
www.thedome.org
Saint Meinrad Archabbey
St. Jude Guest House
St. Meinrad, Indiana 47577
(812) 357-6611
www.abbeypress.com
Living Waters Reflection Center
Route 1, Box 476
Maggie Valley, North Carolina 28751
(704) 926-1107
www.catholicretreat.org
Jesuit Spirituality Center
St. Charles College
Grand Coteau, Louisiana 70541
(318) 662-5251
http://members.aol.com/jespirtcen
Ignatius House
6700 Riverside Drive., NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30328
(404) 255-0503
Sacred Heart Conference Center
P.O. Box 700
Cullman, Alabama 35055
(205) 734-4622
www.shmon.org
Carmel Center of Spirituality
P.O. Box 117
Liberty, Tennessee 37095
(615) 536-5177
Sisters of St. Benedict
Our Lady of Grace Monastery

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center
1402 Southern Avenue
Beech Grove, Indiana 46107
(317) 787-3287 (Monastery)
(317) 788-7581 (Inn)
www.benedictine.com
St. Meinrad Archabbey
St. Meinrad Archabbey
St. Meinrad , IN 47577
(812) 357-6674
www.saintmeinrad.edu 
   


Holy Listening: The Way of Spiritual Direction

Spiritual Direction has long been a part of the Catholic Tradition. We are all on a spiritual journey every day of our lives. Sometimes, we need or desire to have someone walk with us on that journey. A spiritual director serves as a caring presence as we "uncover the obvious in our lives and realize that everyday events are the means by which God tries to reach us." Holy Listening. The real spiritual director is the Holy Spirit.

Spiritual Direction is Not: Therapy, Counseling, Pastoral Counseling, Directing rigid discipline, confession (although it may be included)

Spiritual Direction is: A relationship built through a dialogue between two people and the Holy Spirit. Its goal is to help the person seek guidance to identify the movement of God in the ups and downs of life.

Spiritual direction is available on a limited basis by the Cathedral staff. A resource of other directors outside the Cathedral is also available. Contact the Cathedral Office at 327-2330 or email
Joceline Lemaire for more information at jlemaire@cathedralnashville.org.


Books that Have Changed My Life

Do you have a favorite inspirational/spiritual book? If so, please share the title and author. We'd also appreciate a brief paragraph about why you liked the book. Be sure to include your name so we can give you credit. Remember . . . .what helped you might be of help to another member of this community. Send it to
jlemaire@cathedralnashville.org..

Note: It is regrettable that we may not be able to list all books and reviews.

Thanks.

Happenings Around Town to Nourish Your Body, Mind and Spirit


If you know of spiritual or religious related educational events around town, let us hear from you and we will post on this site. Note: It is regrettable that we may not be able to list all events. Call Parish Office at 327-2330 with information.


 

 

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