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Spirituality for the Second Half of Life

 

This series of four luncheons is geared towards maintaining healthy spiritual growth thoughout the challenges and transitions we all face in the second half of life. Our speakers offer unique insights gained from their own experiences on life’s journey.

Each program will begin with lunch at 11:30 a.m. and last until 1:00 p.m.Register Online

Looking Back but Moving Forward
May 15, Presenter: Bob Eigenrauch
As you look back at your life you see the challenges you’ve faced, your sorrows and your joys.
What have you learned from those life experiences?

Facing Changes
August 28, Presenter: Dr. Carol Williams
Changes to things such as health, family roles, expectations of yourself and others are a constant in everyone’s life. How can you adjust to this ever-changing kaleidoscope of life?

Honor Thyself
October 30, Presenter: Fr. Harry Byrne, OP
It’s easy to feel out of touch, unneeded and flat-out unappreciated. Honor Thyself is a presentation about self-esteem, self-concept and how to honor the person you are.

Bob Eigernrauch Bob Eigenrauch entered into ministry after a 32-year career in advertising; in 2005 he acquired an MA in Pastoral Studies from Aquinas. He is currently employed at a local Hospice House, belongs to the Greater St. Louis Hospice Organization and is on the board of the Gateway Alliance for Compassionate Care at End of Life. Dr. Carol WilliamsDr. Carol Williams is a graduate of the University of Tennessee with BA and MD degrees. After a forty-year medical practice, Dr. Williams began studying at Aquinas and has completed a M.A.P.S. degree and three graduate certificates: Pastoral Care, Spiritual Direction and Preaching. Fr. Harry Byrne, OPFr. Harry Byrne, OP was Assistant Professor of Pastoral Theology at Aquinas and is currently Emeritus.
As a faculty member, Fr. Harry strived to develop better ways to help students and those in ministry to become the most effective ministers possible by utilizing their personal gifts.
Presented in cooperation with Aquinas Institues of Theology and Apartment Community at Our Lady of the Snows