WEDNESDAY EVENING TALKS
A cornerstone of our adult faith formation is our series of Wednesday Evening Talks.  These present an opportunity to explore topics in the Faith.  They are open to all: Young and old, cradle Catholic or inquirer.  This page contains links to a few of our recorded talks.  If you have suggestions for topics or speakers, contact Amy Cheevers in the Faith Formation office or email her at dffsheartlebanon@gmail.com

Tour of Sacred Heart with Fr. Charles and Fr. Josh Livingston
This was the first RCIA mystagogy talk and follows the reception of the Sacraments of Initiation. Deacon David shares five points for strengthening your faith.
Deacon David provides a whirlwind tour of Holy Week noting that the nine readings at the Easter Vigil tell all of God's salvation history.
During this Lenten season, those in RCIA participate in Scrutinies or the Penitential Rite. Deacon David encourges us to seek the Sacrament of Confession, especially during Lent.
What can we learn from the shepherds and the Wise Men? Fr. Colin Kay explores the lessons of those who found the Christ Child. 

Advent and Fall Ordinary Time Talks, 2020

Join Deacon David Gagnon for an
​introduction to Jesus in the Mass. 
This Q and A with Deacon David ranged from: "Can you drink holy water?" to "Why does God create people with same sex attraction?"  Parents are encouraged to watch this with their children. 
Enjoy this walk through Marian intercession and pray the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary with Deacon David and our Monday night Rosary group.
Deacon David speaks about the Roman Empire and its pagan culture.
In honor of the Feast of St. Charles Borromeo, we asked Deacon David Gagnon to take us inside the seminary and tell us a little more about life as a seminarian for the Diocese of Manchester.
Sr. Mary Fatima shared her journey to the Daughters of Mary, Mother of Healing Love.
She also offered three practical steps
​to experience Divine Mercy.
Sr. Putri introduced us to Pauline spirituality and her community's mission.  She taught us what each of her vows mean, and how they  differ from those of other communities. ​​
What does it look like when discernment doesn't go as planned and the path ahead is unclear?
Fr. Josh Livingston on Marian devotion.
Dan Simard on Truth.

SEMINARIAN SERIES

Seminarian Rory Traynor on The Eucharist
Seminarian Rory Traynor on Pneumatic Christology and Deification
​according to St. John Henry Newman

 Seminarian Andre Nadeau on
Christ the Good Shepherd and Lamb of God

Deacon David Gagnon on
Divine Abandonment 

Seminarian Eric Oullette on
​Jesus the New Adam and Mary the New Eve
Seminarian Ben Gorewitz on The Problem of Evil