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October 2021
Integral Ecology as the Beating Heart of Catholic Discipleship
Explore integral ecology
November 2021
The Greatest Catholic Story Ever Told: Dante’s Pilgrimage Through Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven
Introduction to The Divine Comedy.
February 2022
Encore – Growing in Age, Wisdom, And Grace: Three Paulists in the Third Third of Life
Panel discussion about the aspects of aging and ministry.
Life in Abundance: The Journey of Conversion
Falling in love with God without restriction
March 2022
Just War Thinking in the Catholic Tradition and the Recent Invasion of Ukraine
Examine the Church’s teaching on justified war.
Encore: Renewing our Faith – Reconciling with God and Others
Reflect on the sacramental aspects of reconciliation in our daily living.
Equal in Dignity & Dearly Loved
Explore the viewpoints of six persons with disabilities present in the Bible.
Joseph: How This Silent Saint Speaks to Us
Explore how the silent Saint Joseph speaks loudly and eloquently to us.
Caring for our Common Home: Conversation with Artist Theresa Bravata
Artist reception with Theresa Bravata
CANCELLED: Songs, Psalms, and Silence – the Music of Lent
Celebrate the music and sounds of the season of Lent
Passion Narratives according to Saint Luke and Saint John: Jesus as Rejected Prophet and Birthing New Life
Explore the final hours before Jesus’ death.
April 2022
Making Room: Soul-Deep Satisfaction Through Simple Living
Interactive dialog about the benefits of living more simply.
El Vía Crucis: A través de los ojos de Jesús
Explore cómo las Estaciones de la Cruz son relevantes hoy.
The Stations of the Cross: Through the Eyes of Jesus
Explore how the Stations of the Cross are relevant today
Rhythms of Nature, Rhythms of Faith
Explore the paschal mystery as the pattern in the life-death-new life rhythms.
May 2022
José: Cómo Nos Habla Este Santo Silencioso
Explore cómo el silencioso José nos habla en voz alta y elocuente.
Wholly Ourselves, Our Holy Selves
Learn skills to care for your whole self, your holy self, so you can manage the present better.
Encore: Stages of Faith, Stages of Life
Explore aspects of growing as a faith-filled person as older adults
What Dobbs v Jackson means for people of faith
Navigating civil discourse can be challenging. Deepen your understanding of the case that directly challenges Roe v. Wade.
June 2022
Encore: A Mystery to be Believed
Join Sister Mary Kay Oosdyke in a reflection on our encounter with Christ in the Eucharist.
A Mystery to be Believed
Reflect on the many ways the Lord accompanies us when we encounter him in the Eucharist.
July 2022
Question in our Hearts: A Catholic Response to Social Issues in our Time
Principles behind Catholic Social Teaching
August 2022
Synod Story: Companions on the Journey
First in a series of ecumenical dialogues inspired by the Synod 2021-23
September 2022
Finding Flow – A Field Guide to Discover Inner Peace, Balance, and Wholeness
What does inner peace look like?
55 Plus Series: What the Camino Taught Me about Life
Reflection on pilgrimage as a way of living everyday as a Christian disciple
October 2022
55plus Series: Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts in the Second Half of Life
Discovering your spiritual gifts
A Mystery to be Celebrated
Discover the depth of desire that God has for each and all of us.
November 2022
55 Plus Series – Using “The Four Tendencies” to Bless Others and Ourselves
Learn about your ‘Tendency’
December 2022
55 Plus Series – Making Room at the Inn, Making Room in our Hearts
Las Posadas devotional practice
Storytelling Through Difficult Topics
Learn how to use storytelling to have productive, meaningful discussions
January 2023
55 Plus Series – Never Changing, Ever New: The Five Precepts of the Church in Contemporary Catholic Life
Do you have a new year’s resolution for your Faith?
Sharing Responsibility for Our Common Mission
Synodality is at the service of the mission of Jesus.
Paulist Feast Day Celebration: In the Footsteps of Saint Paul
If St. Paul was alive today, what would he say to us?
February 2023
Dialogue in Church and Society
How do we promote collaboration amid differences of vision, belief, or opinion?
Powerful Art: Creating and Impacting Social Change – POSTPONED
Art can challenge our assumptions.
55 Plus Series – Falling in Love with God
55 Plus Series, exploring spirituality and vitality in the second half of life.
Above and Below: The Importance of Art in Conservation POSTPONED
Explore the intersection of art and conservation.
March 2023
55 Plus Series – Pondering as We Go
As we grow in age, we are called to become reflective in our way of life.
April 2023
May 2023
Eucharist, a Mystery to be Lived
Explore the relationship between the Eucharistic mystery and social justice.
June 2023
55plus Series: Together West Michigan – Catholic Social Teaching in Action
Catholic Social Teaching in Action
September 2023
55Plus Series: Sharing the Wisdom of Time
Explore the value of sharing your story with younger generations
2023 Gallagher Talk – Longing for God in Haiti
Hear spiritual lessons learned from living with the poor in Port-au-Prince Haiti.
October 2023
The Way of Francis: Seeking Peace and Justice for all Creation
Explore how we can seek peace and justice for all creation.
November 2023
55Plus Series: Spiritual Practices of Grieving Well
Explore spiritual practices for coping with grief and loss.
Inconceivable! Navigating Truth in a Mixed-Up World
Actionable tips to confront misinformation.
December 2023
January 2024
55Plus Series – World Youth Day Wisdom: Faith Lessons from Lisbon
Lessons learned about faith during World Youth Day.
February 2024
La Presencia Real de Jesus en la Eucaristia
Analizar el concepto de la presencia real de Jesucristo en la Eucaristía
55Plus Series: Pain and Joy and the Journey of Faith
Explore the journey of faith and living with chronic illness
La Presencia Real de Jesus en la Eucaristia
Analizar el concepto de la presencia real de Jesucristo en la Eucaristía
March 2024
Following Jesus in A Warming World
Theological and scriptural exploration of the climate crisis.
55 Plus Series: Lenten Mini-Retreat: Forgiven and Forgiving
Explore the power of being forgiven and forgiving others.
April 2024
Freedom from Judgment, Guilt and Fear of Punishment (4-part series)
Does what we were taught as children about God work for us today?
55 Plus Series – “Let Me Live Until I Die”
How to approach our own death through love rather than fear.
May 2024
Conflict in the Holy Land: A Report from the Field
Reflections on the current conflict in Gaza
June 2024
55 Plus Series – Exploring the Psalms through Faith, Music, and Song
Reflection on praying the psalms.
September 2024
October 2024
The Way of Francis: Let Us Sow Hope
Explore ways to seek peace and justice for all creation.
November 2024
55Plus – Faithful Citizenship: After the Election
Catholic Social Teaching after the election