March 1, Wednesday, 7 pm Panel discussion (Preceded by the film Pray the Devil Back to Hell at 6 pm) University of the Incarnate Word Library Special Collections Room. Pope Francis in his message for the World Day of Peace gave examples such as the Muslim Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan. “Women in particular are often leaders of nonviolence, as for example, was Leymah Gbowee and the thousands of Liberian women,” Pope Francis states. She gathered Muslim and Christian women who…
Find out more »"Care is a state in which something does matter. It is the source of human tenderness." Rollo May, Psychologist Doors open at 6:30 PM. Through acts of caregiving, either as family members, friends, or professionals we enter into a territory of significance, one in which we see others as mattering. We choose deliberately to alleviate suffering and to provide guidance and comfort. This very choice — noble, kind and meaningful — can be the choice, however, that brings suffering of…
Find out more »"Life is difficult." Scott Peck, Psychiatrist Life is challenging, capricious, and agonizing. It is also wondrous, beautiful and beneficent. Working (and living) within these two realities requires us to develop skills of resilience and the ability to rise, and rise again, while under stress. Research from the fields of positive psychology and resilience provide guidance for us as we seek to enable others to strengthen their capacities while elevating our own. This workshop provides insight into principles and practices that…
Find out more »You’re invited to attend Trinity Institute, an annual conference that takes place in New York City and at partner sites around the country via webcast, including at Oblate School of Theology. Join the water justice movement! We’ll develop a deeper appreciation for water as a sacred gift, gain a thorough understanding of the relationship between water justice and climate change, and learn what we can do about water issues of access, pollution, drought, and rising tides. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT…
Find out more »You are welcome to share spontaneous prayers or bring a poem or a prayer from your own faith tradition. The peaceCENTER has hosted several prayer vigils in front of the Cathedral and the participants have asked that it be a regularly scheduled event. We have partnered with the Interfaith Welcome Coalition, and we will hold a vigil the 4th Thursday of every month: February 23 | March 23 | April 27 | May 25 | June 22 | July 27.…
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