The Vincent Pallotti Institute (VPI) 2011-2012 Program INAUGURAL LECTURE
Rev. Felix Körner, S.J. AUTUMN 2011 PROGRAM
Rev. Stephen Rehrauer, C.Ss.R. This five week course will explore the deeper meaning of this essential Christian vision of life and its concrete application to some of today’s most challenging bioethical issues. We will begin by examining how care for one’s own health and the health of others is an essential part of the Christian vocation. We will then survey the basic Christian faith based principles for moral decision making about questions of medical care, and see how these principles can guide us in recognizing and responding to specific moral questions and dilemmas that arise in trying to promote and realize a true Christian reverence for the gift of life. Rev. Stephen Rehrauer, C.Ss.R., is Associate Professor of Moral Theology at the Accademia Alfonsiana in Rome. Dr. Anna Guili is an expert in bioethics who has taught at the Pontifical University of St Thomas Aquinas and the Pontifical Regina Apostolorum Athenaeum in Rome. 25th ANNIVERSARY OASIS IN THE CITY CELEBRATES ALLIANCE WITH C.T.U.
A Colloquium with Dr. Sarah Bernstein, Dr. Rev. Ruth Patterson, O.B.E. & Prof. Aida Abadzic 18:15 Celebration of the Eucharist WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY 2012 EVENT
Rev. Drew Christiansen, S.J. The afternoon lecture will be followed by an Ecumenical Celebration of the Word. Canon David Richardson will preside and Rev. Mark Langham will preach. A light reception will conclude the event. Rev. Mark Langham works for the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity. Rev. Drew Christiansen, S.J., is the Editor-in-Chief of America Magazine (New York, USA). VPI 2012 LENTEN RETREAT WEEKEND
Rev. Stephen Rehrauer, C.Ss.R. Hope is the lynchpin that holds faith and love together, enabling us to experience magnanimity and joy in our lives. Rediscovering authentic Christian hope is the remedy for the pessimism and cynicism that close our our heart to the other. In our time of prayer this year, we will reflect upon the theological virtue of hope. This hope, which St. Paul reminds us never disappoints, is the Christian way of responding to the challenges of life in an imperfect world. This weekend Lenten retreat will include lodging and meals at the retreat house, lectures, time for personal prayer, opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and daily celebrations of the Eucharist and the Liturgy of the Hours. The retreat begins with a welcome at 17:00 on Friday evening and concludes at 14:30, or after lunch, on Sunday. WINTER 2012 PROGRAM
Rev. Míceál O'Neill, O.Carm. In these session we will look at the resurgence of the Word of God in the Catholic Church since Vatican II, We will take a lead from there to consider some of the approaches to praying with the Word of God that are now a common part of peoples' lives - liturgy, small christian communities, charismatic renewal, personal reading etc, and then pray with the scriptures using the inspiration from the ancient method of lectio divina. Rev. Míceál O'Neill, O.Carm., Prior of the Collegio Internazionale di Sant' Alberto in Rome, has a background in Latin American spirituality and Carmelite mysticism. SPRING 2012 PROGRAM
Rev. Jeremy Discroll, O.S.B., Rev. Michael Woods, S.J., Very Rev. James Puglisi, S.A. & David Ayotte, S.J. This series begins with a reflection on the language we use for worship today, especially in light of the new English translation of the Mass. This will be followed by some reflections on the interrelationship between liturgy, culture and justice. The third part will reflect on worship and the quest for Christian Unity. The final lecture will consider what Catholic worship, from a global perspective, might look like over the next 20 years. Rev. Jeremy Driscoll, O.S.B., is Professor of Liturgy at Mount Angel Seminary in Oregon (USA) and at the Pontificio Ateneo Sant’ Anselmo in Rome. Program Registration & Suggested Contributions Directions to Reach the Lay Centre By car: please use the entrance on the Via Claudia at Largo della Sanità Militare, 60 (a large grey gate): there is ample parking on the grounds. On foot from the Circo Massimo Metro B Line Stop: walk uphill from Via delle Terme di Caracalla to P.zza SS. Giovanni e Paolo. Continue down the Via di San Paolo della Croce. Turn left onto the Via Claudia until you reach Largo della Sanità Millitare, 60. The large grey gate will be on your left. On foot from the Colosseo Metro B Line Stop: walk up the Via Claudia until you reach the Largo della Sanità Militare, 60. The large grey gate will be on your right. Convenient buses that stop at the Colosseo:53, 60, 75, 85, 87, 117, 175, 271 or 571. |
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