Word and Life – May, 2014
“LIFE’S PUZZLING QUESTIONS
AND THE REPLY OF THE HEART”
led by Dave Richo,
with his book The Sacred Heart of the World
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| Date | Topic |
| May 1 |
Mysterious questions and how can we hold them? The available recording from this session proposes that Faith can help us in three ways: (1) providing a Framework, (2) leading us to awareness of a loving Presence, and (3) helping us to see Grace as the gift dimension in our lives. Listen to David Richo's reflections |
| May 8 |
Why are we here? Is there a God? Is there an afterlife? Listen to David Richo's May 8 presentation, Pt. 1 Listen to David Richo's May 8 presentation, Pt. 2 |
| May 15 |
Why do the innocent suffer? Why is there evil in the world?
Listen to David Richo's May 15 presentation, Pt. 1 Listen to David Richo's May 15 presentation, Pt. 2 |
| May 22 |
Why do we hurt the ones we love? What is the secret of happiness?
Listen to David Richo's May 22 presentation, Pt. 1 Listen to David Richo's May 22 presentation, Pt. 2 |
| May 29 |
The Divine Heart inside us: Is this where all questions end?
Listen to David Richo's May 29 presentation, Pt. 1 Listen to David Richo's May 29 presentation, Pt. 2 |
Word and Life – Winter-Spring, 2014
Field of Compassion
How the New Cosmology Is Transforming Spiritual Life
by Judy Cannato (Sorin Books, 2010)
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Judy Cannato is well known as an author. She ministered as a retreat facilitator and spiritual director for 20 years. In this paperback she examines the connections between science, spirituality, and the practice of compassion. She begins with a look at the importance of stories in our lives and the manifold ways in which they shape and influence our behavior and attitudes. She believes that the Universe Story unfolds through morphogenic fields and the four holons of self-preservation, self-adaptation, self-transcendence, and self-dissolution. Next, the author brings the Universe Story and the Christian Story together through the theological perspective of theologian Karl Rahner. – From a review by Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
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The series fee, $75, includes the book and all handouts. Your book(s) will be available at the opening session, on Sept. 5. Financial aid is available to encourage those on restricted budgets to attend; contact a member of the Steering Committee to inquire further.
| DATE | TOPIC |
PRESENTER |
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Jan. 23 |
Introduction: Compassion in the real world Introduction by Anna Grotenhuis Listen to Fr. Boyle's reflections Q & A with Fr. Boyle |
Fr. Gregg Boyle, Homeboy Industries |
| Jan. 30 |
Ch. 1: The significance of story Introduction by Anne Heck Listen to Alice MacDonald's reflections After the break there were multiple round table discussions; they were not recorded.. |
Alice MacDonald, Word and Life |
| Feb. 6 |
Ch. 2: Morphogenic fields Introduction by Bob Doering Listen to Pravrajika Vrajaprana's reflections Q & A with Pravrajika Vrajaprana |
Pravrajika Vrajaprana, Vedanta Temple, Santa Barbara |
| Feb. 13 |
Ch. 3: The universe story and the Christian story Introduction by John Michal Listen to Rev. Ron David's reflections Q & A with Rev. Ron David |
Rev. Ron David, MD |
| Feb. 20 |
Ch. 4: Morphogenic resonance: two stories converge Introduction by Anne Heck Listen to Pat McClure's reflections Q & A with Pat McClure |
Pat McClure, Word and Life |
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Feb. 27 1:00 PM |
Ch. 5: The "kingdom of God"
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Michael Kearney, MD Palliative Care Physician |
| Mar. 6 | Ch. 6: Emerging capacities |
Fr. Jim Clarke St. John Seminary |
| Mar. 13 | Ch. 7 & 8: Meditation; the power of intention Introduction by Thomas Heck |
Rev. Suzanne Dunn Catholic Church of the Beatitudes |
| Mar. 20 | Ch. 9 & 10: The fields converge; a field of compassion |
Cyprian Consiglio, Camaldolese Monk, musician |
| Mar. 27 | Ch. 11 & 12: Manifesting a field of compassion; engaging the grace we imagine. Panel presentation: | Panel discussion by Word and Life members Michael Bishop, Ernie Tamminga, and Alice MacDonald |