January 26
Commentary on "The Shack" 
Rev. Dominic Holtz, O.P. 

A look at the top-selling novel dealing with God, suffering, eternity and the meaning of human existence.

February 23 
Refugees & immigrants:
The Holy Family's Flight into Egypt 
Rev. José Santiago, O.P.  

The Catholic Social Doctrine, Scripture, and the Pope's recent refelction on refugees and immigrants are all explored within our American context. 

March 30 
Mary in Lent 
Rev. Michael Carey, O.P.

This timely presentation considers the seven sorrows of Mary from the prophecy of Simeon to the burial of Jesus, relating them to contemporary sorrows. 

April 27
The Meaning of the Resurrection
Sr. Pat Walter, O.P.

A reflection on the central mystery of our faith in terms of its meaning for Jesus, God, the disciples and ourselves. 

May 25
Reflections on the Book of Job
Sr. Maribeth Howell, O.P.

The Book of Job offers many lessons about remaining faithful while dealing with trials and adversity.  

June 29
Spirituality in Everyday Life
Janel Esker, M. Div.

In the chaos of everyday life, it can be hard to find God's presence.  How can we be open to connecting with God in our hectic schedules?  Join us to explore what it means to seek God in the very midst of our daily lives. 

July 27
The 10 Commandments - Old Testament and Contemporary Applications
Danielle Harrison, M. Div.

Reading the Old Testament Prophets can sometimes be a challenge:  Do they ever have good news to share?  What do those words spoken long ago have to say to our lives today?  Most importantly, are there any prophetic voices in 2010?

August 31
The Kingdom of God
Ann Garrido, D. Min.  

In the Gospels, Jesus speaks repeatedly about the mystery called the Kingdom of God.  He prays for its coming. What is the Kingdom of God and how can we recover its centrality in our faith lives today?

September 28
Her Life Speaks:
Thérese de Lisieux's Challenge
Sr. Carla Mae Streeter, O.P.

Thérese is "The Little Flower," right?  Look a little deeper and you will find more than you bargained for...perhaps a "Steel Magnolia..."

October 26
Liturgical Architecture
Sr. Catherine Vincie, R.S.H.M. 

Responding to the question, "Why do different churches look the way they do?"  We will explore the history of church architecture with a special focus on the liturgical assembly. 

November 30
The Church is a Woman in Love:
A New Look at the Catholic Liturgical Seasons
Sr. Carla Mae Streter, O.P.

Most of us think of the Church as an institution.  What is her greater reality and what difference might that make to us?  This session broadens our understanding of the Church's identity, and that means who we are to be in the world.  First and foremost, we are a people in a special relationship.