During the season of Lent, we will be reflecting on Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii Gaudium. What does the pope have to say to us about the Gospel, evangelization, education, joy, and love? This beautiful statement of what it means to be the Church in the 21st century is a treasure trove of wisdom. Please visit FAITH MATTERS to find our reflections on this theme as well as links to a lot of great information.
Upcoming Events
Thursday, May 22, 7:00 pm, Social Hall
Lecture by Professor Catherine Cornille
Newton College Alumnae Chair of Western Culture
Chair of the Theology Department at Boston College
The French Benedictine monk Henri Le Saux (1910-1973) is without a doubt one of the great pioneers of the Hindu-Christian spiritual dialogue. Not only did he delve deep into uncharted spiritual territories, but he also inspired many who followed in his footsteps, from the spiritual master Bede Griffiths, to the famous theologian Raimon Panikkar. In this talk, Professor Cornille will reflect on the ways in which Le Saux’s journal and other writings have inspired her personally, and continue to be relevant for inter-religious dialogue in general and Hindu-Christian dialogue in particular.
Monday, June 9, 7:00 p.m., Social Hall
Lecture by Fr. Alejandro Bertolini, Ph.D.
Visiting Scholar at Boston College
Fr. Bertolini is a professor and consultant at several universities and schools of lay formation and ecclesiastic movements.
“The Argentine Theology of the People: Some Clues to Understanding Pope Francis’s Thought” While a Theology of the People shares a perspective with Liberation Theology, they not the same, with each relying on a distinct and different set of clues for their interpretations of texts and word. “Theology of the People” is best understood as simply, “Latinoamerican Theology.”
St. John’s Adult Faith Formation Commission (Email: AFFC@stjohnwellesley.org)
