Liz Collier, who presented the talk Being Catholic Monday Through Friday, says: Christians are called to integrate their faith in everything they do, everyday. The concepts of human dignity, stewardship, common good, preferential option for the poor, justice and the principle of subsidiarity give us guidance for how to understand ourselves, how to relate to [...]
Christie Billups, who presented the talk Praying with Our Lives: Being, Loving, Acting, says: By living authentically and engaging in relationship with compassion and understanding, we build a foundation for living out our faith in the world. The realities of our neighbors, both locally and globally, are the business of the everyday lives of people [...]
Terry Keehan, who gave the talk Sacred Moments and the Ways We Celebrate Them, says: Our Catholic faith is a sacramental one. The Sacred is sacred to us and our lives are punctuated by truly special, intimate and powerful encounters with God and each other. The gift of life is sacred! Jesus knew this well [...]
Talking Scripture… Feel free to discuss the meaning and your understanding of scripture in your lives aside from the more specific discussions posted under Theology-on-Tap presentations. Suggested questions for reflection and response: 1) What is your favorite Gospel story? Why? 2) Do you have a favorite story from the Old Testament? What is it, and [...]
Sr. Kaye Ashe, who presented the talk Bread for the Spiritual Journey: Prayer and Contemplation, says: Prayer, like love, involves body, soul, mind and heart. It requires time, attention, and honest communication. Essentially, though, it’s a movement toward God; it is less a task than it is a gift. We’ll consider the part that Eucharist, poetry and [...]
Jenene Francis, who presented the talk The Lost Art of Sunday: on the 7th day they rested?, says: At some point in the last few years, it has become possible to work from anywhere, at any time. Or for some, all the time! In the fast-paced schedule that most of us keep, we are faced [...]
Fr. Gil Ostdiek, who presented the talk Woven from Signs and Symbols, says: The Catechism of the Catholic Church, #1146-1152 & 1189, teaches that “a sacramental celebration is woven from signs and symbols,” and that these symbols are drawn from creation, human life, Jewish life, and the life of Christ. This session will reflect on [...]
Elise Ainsworth, who presented the topic What did we just say? A Closer Look at the Creed, says: Every week at Sunday Mass we stand together and profess our faith. But where do these words come from and what do they mean? Why have these words been the source of division over the history of [...]
Beth Knobbe, who presented the talk Relationship Essentials for Singles and Couples, says: Our lives are inherently relational, and God invites us to be with many different people over the course of a lifetime. The Relationship Essentials workshop explores 6 essential qualities for healthy relationships. Anyone can benefit from these skills for relating to friends, [...]