Boston College Continuing Education On-Campus Events for Fall 2014
The Poor: What did Jesus Preach? What does the Church Teach?
Tuesday, September 23, 5:30 p.m.
Gasson Hall, Room 100, Chestnut Hill Campus
Presenter: Kenneth Himes, O.F.M.,
Associate Professor of Theology, Boston College Theology Department
Fr. Ken Himes will explore how compassion for the poor reflects an acceptance of our own humanity and that of others, and is ultimately a key element of our journey to know Christ.
Free of charge and open to the public. Please RSVP.
Co-sponsored by The Church in the 21st Century Center, the School of Theology and Ministry, and the Theology Department
Jesus: A Pilgrimage
Thursday, September 25, 6:30 p.m.
Robsham Theater, Chestnut Hill Campus
Presenter: James Martin, S.J.
Editor-at-large of America magazine, bestselling author, and “official chaplain” of The Colbert Report
Encounter Jesus in a new way. Father Martin will offer fascinating details about the “historical Jesus,” the real-life man who walked the earth in first-century Palestine, and will also invite you to meditate on the “Christ of faith,” the one risen from the dead. As he does in his new book Jesus: A Pilgrimage, he will combines stories from a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, the most up-to-date biblical study, and profound spiritual insights to help you answer the question that Jesus first posed to his disciples: “Who do you say that I am?”
No registration. Seating will be first-come, first-served, with doors opening at 6:00 p.m.
Co-sponsored by the School of Theology and Ministry and The Church in the 21st Century Center
Book Discussion Group: Next meeting will be Thursday, October 9 at 7:30pm in the Parish Center.
St. John’s Adult Faith Formation Commission
Email: AFFC@stjohnwellesley.org
