Community Read and Lecture Series – “Let Us Dream: The Path to a Better Future” by Pope Francis

Community Read and Lecture Series – “Let Us Dream: The Path to a Better Future” by Pope Francis

This Lent, as we prepare to begin our synodal journey, we will dive deeply into Pope Francis’ recent book, Let Us Dream: The Path to a Better Future, written during the pandemic in collaboration with his biographer Austin Ivereigh. In a relaxed and conversational tone, Francis poignantly captures the ills of today’s world and suggests practical solutions for overcoming them, both personally and systemically.

Those wishing to understand Pope Francis’ emphasis on synodality will find many revelations here – we encourage everyone to read this wonderful book! 

“Evening for Women” – Join Us Tuesday, February 15 at 6:00pm on Zoom

“Evening for Women” – Join Us Tuesday, February 15 at 6:00pm on Zoom

All women are warmly invited to a Zoom gathering on February 15 at 6:00pm as we continue to explore this year’s theme of “Ministry”. We are overjoyed to be hosting Elizabeth A. Donnelly, founder of Catholic Women Preach.

‘Betty Anne’ is a frequent speaker and writer on Catholic affairs. As a trustee of a Catholic family foundation, she is part of a group of female foundation leaders who have engaged in dialogue with top Vatican officials on the role of women in the Church. After graduating Georgetown University (SFS ’78), she served on the staffs of Bread for the World and the Presidential Commission on World Hunger and as a Maryknoll Lay Missioner in Lima, Peru. She studied Christian social ethics at Harvard Divinity School (MTS’85), and did doctoral work in international political economy and ethics in Harvard’s Department of Government…

Digital Resources to Celebrate Word of God Sunday

Digital Resources to Celebrate Word of God Sunday

“He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures” (Lk 24:45)

Pope Francis instituted Word of God Sunday on the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time in his apostolic letter Aperuit Illis.

 We are all looking for simpler ways to connect with God’s word. To celebrate this Word of God Sunday, we offer you this woefully incomplete list of wonderful digital resources. There are countless apps and websites that can give you opportunities to mediate and pray even on your daily commute!

Here are just a few…