Programs: St. Mary of Magdala typically offers seasonal discussion programs for Advent and Lent, as well as periodic book discussions or retreat opportunities.
Invited Speakers : St. Mary of Magdala sponsors special lectures advertised to the public, as well as inviting visiting homilists or other speakers to broaden our understanding.
Invited Speakers : St. Mary of Magdala sponsors special lectures advertised to the public, as well as inviting visiting homilists or other speakers to broaden our understanding.
Programs
Lent, 2024: We delved into Midrash: Reading the Bible with Question Marks, by Sandy Eisenberg Sasso .We thank Rabbi Sasso for making a personal appearance! |
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Lent, 2023: Wendell Berry and the Sabbath Poetry of Lent was the focus of our sharing this year. |
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Advent, 2022:: This year's Advent reflections were based on Richard Rohr's Preparing for Christmas |
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Lent, 2021: Joan Chittister's To Live Life Anew introduced us to the gifts of contemplation, prayer, awe of creation, prophecy, Joy, and speaking the truth via six companions: Thomas Merton, Teresa of Avila, Rachel Carson, Oscar Romero, Sojourner Truth, and Mother Jones
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Advent, 2020: We used Joan Chittister's Life is for Living: Advent Reflections in this year's Advent program.
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Lent, 2020: Richard Rohr's meditations on Wisdom in Body, Mind and Heart guided our Lenten discussions this year.
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Invited Speakers
Dr. John A. Dick, Doctor of Sacred Theology, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
The New Reformation: Transformation and Hope, an interfaith presentation, Q & A.
Monday, October 21, 2019, 10 a.m.
Dr. Dick is a retired Professor of Historical Theology at the Universities of Leuven, Antwerp, and Ghent, Belgium, His research includes secularization in the U.S, religious values and trends in society, and fundamentalism. Dr. Dick, originally from Lawrence in Southwest Michigan, subtitles his blog "Reflections about contemporary beliefs and practices" while providing inspiration and guidelines for churches of the future. http://foranothervoice.com
The New Reformation: Transformation and Hope, an interfaith presentation, Q & A.
Monday, October 21, 2019, 10 a.m.
Dr. Dick is a retired Professor of Historical Theology at the Universities of Leuven, Antwerp, and Ghent, Belgium, His research includes secularization in the U.S, religious values and trends in society, and fundamentalism. Dr. Dick, originally from Lawrence in Southwest Michigan, subtitles his blog "Reflections about contemporary beliefs and practices" while providing inspiration and guidelines for churches of the future. http://foranothervoice.com
Meli Barber, director, Dignity USA
Guest homilist, July 28, 2019
“In the first reading, we see that Ruth does not wait for her future to be decided for her; she anoints herself, dresses in her best clothing and forces Boaz to contend with her. Let us too be anointed and dress in our finest clothing. Let us too go to the margins and speak the words of Mary Magdala: We have seen the teacher.”
Guest homilist, July 28, 2019
“In the first reading, we see that Ruth does not wait for her future to be decided for her; she anoints herself, dresses in her best clothing and forces Boaz to contend with her. Let us too be anointed and dress in our finest clothing. Let us too go to the margins and speak the words of Mary Magdala: We have seen the teacher.”
Ed Witulski
The Trusted Mentors program
April 7, 2019
Trusted Mentors (TrustedMentors.org) trains volunteers to be mentors for those coming out of prison, homelessness, or underemployment. These person-to-person mentoring relationships improve lives by developing life skills and positive social networks. A mentor for ten years, Ed is Mentor Matching Coordinator for Successful Rentry. Several members of our community have completed the training and served as mentors.
The Trusted Mentors program
April 7, 2019
Trusted Mentors (TrustedMentors.org) trains volunteers to be mentors for those coming out of prison, homelessness, or underemployment. These person-to-person mentoring relationships improve lives by developing life skills and positive social networks. A mentor for ten years, Ed is Mentor Matching Coordinator for Successful Rentry. Several members of our community have completed the training and served as mentors.
Andy Pike
Andy Pike spoke on Laudato Si and archdiocesan plans to promote Creation Care.
Andy Pike spoke on Laudato Si and archdiocesan plans to promote Creation Care.
Sr. Tracey Horan, SP
Guest homilist, August 6, 2017
"Women as Prophets"
Guest homilist, August 6, 2017
"Women as Prophets"
Dr. Margaret Nutting Ralph, Ph.D., Lexington Theological Seminary
"Political Discourse and the Bible: How an Understanding of 'Made in God's Image' Could Affect National Debate
April 9, 2017
Back by popular demand, Dr. Ralph is the author of 17 books, including The Spirituality of the Psalms (2015) and Scripture Basics: A Catechist's Guide (2016).
"Political Discourse and the Bible: How an Understanding of 'Made in God's Image' Could Affect National Debate
April 9, 2017
Back by popular demand, Dr. Ralph is the author of 17 books, including The Spirituality of the Psalms (2015) and Scripture Basics: A Catechist's Guide (2016).
Faryal Khatri, Islamic Society of North America
March 5, 2017
Ms. Khatri spoke on the Islamic faith, including much that we have in common, and held a question
and answer session.
March 5, 2017
Ms. Khatri spoke on the Islamic faith, including much that we have in common, and held a question
and answer session.
Dr. Margaret Nutting Ralph, Ph.D., Lexington Theological Seminary, Lexington, Kentucky
"Why the Catholic Church Must Change"
March 8, 2015
Dr. Ralph is the Director of the Master in Pastoral Studies program for Roman Catholics at the Lexington Theological Seminary and the author of fifteen books, including the best seller And God Said What? An Introduction to Literary Forms in the Bible. Dr. Ralph's talk shared the title of her recent book, shown at the right.
"Why the Catholic Church Must Change"
March 8, 2015
Dr. Ralph is the Director of the Master in Pastoral Studies program for Roman Catholics at the Lexington Theological Seminary and the author of fifteen books, including the best seller And God Said What? An Introduction to Literary Forms in the Bible. Dr. Ralph's talk shared the title of her recent book, shown at the right.
2015, Rev. Dr. Jimmy Watson, pastor of the United Church of Christ, Indianapolis, on the historical Jesus with excerpts from his book, “Big Jesus: a Pastor’s Problems with Christology," including his understandings from the Jesus Seminar. Continued discussions were held on two following Wednesday evenings in which we also discussed John Dominic Crossan’s book, “How to Read the Bible and Still be a Christian.”
Dr. Dorothy Irvin, ThD, University of Tübingen, Germany
"Women Leaders in the Early Church: the Archeological Documentation" February 9, 2014 Dr. Irvin holds a pontifical doctorate in Catholic theology from the University of Tübingen, with specialization in Bible, Ancient Near Eastern Studies, and archaeology. Her lecture was illustrated by photographs of sites depicting women's roles in early Christianity. |
Bishop Nancy Meyer, RCWP Midwest Region
"What is Spiritual Direction?"
(and how do you find the right spiritual director?)
February, 2013
"What is Spiritual Direction?"
(and how do you find the right spiritual director?)
February, 2013