Praying with the Saints in Rome
30 May – 5 June 2010
Using the city of Rome as a point of departure, this program will be an opportunity to deepen your Christian identity and spirituality by exploring how various martyrs and saints have lived out the call to holiness through the ages. The lectures, discussions and site visits will focus on the various traditions of spirituality that are reflected in the lives of the saints who have lived, ministered and worshiped in Rome throughout the various stages of the history of the church in the Eternal City.
- Some key historical figures that could be included in the program are Sts. John and Paul, Sts. Benedict and Scholastica, St. Ignatius of Loyola, St. Paul of the Cross, and Blessed Teresa of Calcutta.
- Special attention will be given to the ways these holy women and men model for us “schools” of spirituality through which we can walk on our journey of faith.
- The program will also explore how the art and architecture of Rome reflect the various approaches to Christian discipleship exemplified in their lives.
Practical points to keep in mind for program:
• Venue: parts of the program each day will take place at the Lay Centre with its spectacular new grounds. See the video and the link for images of Lay Centre on the homepage: www.laycentre.org
• Graduate credit: Seton Hall University’s School of Theology will offer graduate credits for this study program for their students. Seton Hall University students may also receive credit for successfully completing the Lay Centre’s “Towards Co-Responsibility of Priests and Laity: Wisdom from the Past, Hope for the Future” which will run from Sunday, 6 June through Saturday, 12 June 2010. See www.laycentre.org/programs.html for more information and consult your dean about receiving credit for both programs.
Activities in Rome will include stimulating presentations and seminars, site visits to numerous churches, the daily celebration of the Eucharist, and sung lauds or vespers.
PROGRAM CONTRIBUTION
$900.00
Includes lectures, site visits, coach transportation, five meals at Lay Centre, one meal at the Foresteria in Subiaco, and six coffee breaks.
Airfare and lodging not included.
Click here for the Tentative Program
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