February 15 - March 22
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Padre Serra is hosting the following sessions in the Serra Center:
$10 at the door/includes one guest. Cash or checks payable to The University Series. Ordinary Grace for Extraordinary Times Sr. Carol Quinlivan Friday, February 23, 12:15 pm Grace always abounds, even during the most difficult times. How is this possible? Like the air we breathe, God’s life encompasses, enfolds and permeates. It is easy to become overwhelmed by the violence and human suffering we globally witness. Our wounded world is in great need of healing and transformation. What can one person do in the face of so much misery? We can become alive! The Today and the Tomorrow of Francis' Papacy John Allen, Jr. Tuesday, February 20, 7:00 pm After four years, John Allen returns to The University Series. Come listen to the world’s foremost Vatican reporter and learn his thoughts on the Pope Francis era to date, including the fallout from his first Synod of Bishops on Synodality and his latest appointments as cardinals, and then project forward in terms of what might come next. Encountering Jesus Fr. Patrick Mullen Monday, February 26, 7:00 pm The closer we get to Jesus, the more richly we appreciate his complexity, and the deeper ou relationship with him becomes. Our great task as Christians is to encounter Jesus and become his disciples. Let's dive into the New Testament’s portrayal of Jesus’ divinity and humanity to help us draw ever closer to “God with us” and the human Lord who would accompany us through life. Bring your Bibles. Question and Answer Night with Fr. Patrick Monday, March 4, 7:00 pm There is no such thing as a bad question where faith is concerned. If it matters to you, it deserves answering. Fr. Patrick, a noted Scripture professor and pastor, will respond to all your questions, written anonymously at the beginning of the evening, to help you come to a deeper understanding of the beautiful faith we share as Catholics. Pilgrimages Fr. Patrick Mullen Monday, March 11 7:00 pm For those who are curious about the spirituality of pilgrimage, as well as the practical experience and preparation for walking pilgrimages to Santiago and Rome, this evening is for you. Fr. Patrick will share pictures, stories, reflections and practical advice from the twelve weeks he has spent walking from Porto, Portugal, to Santiago, from Hendaye, France, to Santiago, and from Sarzana, Italy, to Rome. If you’ve thought about making such a pilgrimage, this evening is for you. Nobody Likes a Moral Theologian Dr. Elizabeth Reichert Tuesday, March 12 7:00 pm When people find out that I am a moral theologian, they usually respond in one of two ways: they either get really uncomfortable and feel judged or they get weirdly excited about hearing my take on some obscure, far-fetched moral dilemma. Both reactions indicate a huge misunderstanding of what moral theology is all about. I can’t blame them, though, because I used to think the same way. In this talk, I will share my own shift in thinking about the Catholic Church’s moral teaching and why I decided to dedicate my life to sharing it with others. What Can My Pain Teach Me? Fr. John Love Monday, March 18 7:00 pm Is pain just a physical problem? Do mental and spiritual forms of pain also exist? Drawing on medical and spiritual wisdom, this talk will help us expand our notion of pain and offer therapeutic suggestions to effectively help those who are suffering from both physical and spiritual forms of pain and anguish. Catholics and Jews: Common Roots, Current Practices Fr. Dave Heney & Rabbi Mike Lotker Thursday, March 21 7:00 pm Back again, Fr. Dave Heney and Rabbi Michael Lotker explore the similarities and differences in beliefs, traditions, and practices of these two ancient faiths. This is not a debate, but a clear and concise comparison of the main issues and traditions of both faiths. After each topic, we will open the floor to questions or comments. |
Recommended sessions at other locations:
Journey of the Saints Exhibit Wednesday, February 21 ~ 7:00 – 8:30 pm Thursday, February 22 ~ 11:30 am 1:30 pm St. Jude, Westlake Village Fr. Felix Just, SJ Becoming a More Eucharistic Church Thursday, February 22 ~ 7:00 pm at St. Maximilian, Westlake Village Adam Cross Does God Really Heal Mental Health Struggles? Monday, February 26 ~ 7:00 pm at St. Bernardine, Woodland Hills Bishop Slawomir Szkredka PhD SSD Mary and the Paschal Mystery Tuesday, February 27 ~ 7:00 pm at St Jude, Westlake Village Dr. Janice Daurio The Spirituality of Aging and the Holy Spirit Friday, March 1 ~ 12:15 pm at St. Peter Claver, Simi Valley Fr Parker Sandoval Signs and Wonders in Evangelization Wednesday, March 13 ~ 7:00 pm at St. Paschal, Thousand Oaks Sr. Val Roxburgh, SND How are the Spiritual Works of Mercy Essential in our World Today? Thursday, March 14 ~ 7:00 pm at Holy Cross, Moorpark Ann Pettit Can You Live a Grateful Life in Challenging Times? Friday, March 15 ~ 12:15 pm at St. Mary Magdalen Teresa Runyon When They Don’t Go – Responding When a Loved One Leaves the Church Friday, March 15 ~ 12:15 pm at San Buenaventura Mission Lisa Hendey Joyfully Bringing the Faith to Life in Our Homes Friday, March 22 ~ 12:15 pm at St. Mary Magdalen |
Catalogs are also be available in the church lobby.
Visit www.theuniversityseries.org for the catalog and to purchase a season pass or discounted single presentations.
Questions: Teresa Runyon [email protected]
Visit www.theuniversityseries.org for the catalog and to purchase a season pass or discounted single presentations.
Questions: Teresa Runyon [email protected]
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