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Next Sunday Morning Series - All Welcome!
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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
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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."
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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
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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/
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Kordes
Enrichment Center
841 E. 14th Street
Ferdinand, Indiana 47532
(812) 367-2777
www.thedome.org
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Saint
Meinrad Archabbey
St. Jude Guest House
St. Meinrad, Indiana 47577
(812) 357-6611
www.abbeypress.com
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Living
Waters Reflection Center
Route 1, Box 476
Maggie Valley, North Carolina 28751
(704) 926-1107
www.catholicretreat.org
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Jesuit
Spirituality Center
St. Charles College
Grand Coteau, Louisiana 70541
(318) 662-5251
http://members.aol.com/jespirtcen
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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
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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
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St. Meinrad Archabbey
St. Meinrad Archabbey
St. Meinrad , IN 47577
(812) 357-6674
www.saintmeinrad.edu |
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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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