WEDNESDAY EVENING TALKS
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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
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Upcoming Evenings
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Our speaker on October 21 is Sr. Mary Fatima from the Daughters of Mary, Mother of Healing Love in Rochester, NH. She will speak about the Sacrament of Reconciliation and the ability to discern and examine one's conscience via a daily Examen.
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Tour of Sacred Heart with Fr. Charles and Fr. Josh Livingston
Fall Ordinary Time Talks, 2020
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We asked Deacon David to answer some tough questions from teens. The topics ranged from: "Can you drink holy water?" to "Why does God create people with same sex attraction?" The beginning 10 minutes takes a broad look at the Kerygma and Salvation History. We also learned about the context of Scripture: the Holy Spirit guided the human writers of Sacred Scripture that we might know God, love Him and return to Him.
The tough questions start at the 20:38 mark, where Deacon David takes us through "The Goods of Marriage: Union and Procreation." He offers the website: www.courageRC.org for the those who experience same sex attraction and those who love them. At 36:45, Deacon David addresses judgement. Through study, prayer and discernment, we can cultivate virtue and grow in love. The last few minutes cover the topic of animals and heaven, and finally, "Is it OK to drink holy water?" I labeled this video "Made for Kids" but parents are encouraged to watch with their children. (It does not include the Q&A after the closing prayer.) |
Sr. Putri introduced us to Pauline spirituality and her community's mission in the Church. In her talk, we learned why she chose the name Mary Magdalene. She taught us what each of her vows mean, and how they differ from those of other communities.
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Deacon David spoke about St. Paul and the world he lived and worked in - the Roman Empire and its pagan culture. He discussed how St. Paul’s theology and spirituality can be better understood within its historical context.
Fr. Josh on
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What does it look like when discernment doesn't go as planned and the path ahead of you seems unclear? A member of St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish in Somersworth, NH, Elise Chabot spent several years discerning religious life, and lived in a Franciscan convent in Ohio for three years. She has since returned to lay life, and continues to live a life of prayer and service within the Catholic Church. Elise shared her journey of discipleship.
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SEMINARIAN SERIES
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Seminarian Rory Traynor on The Eucharist
Seminarian Rory Traynor on Pneumatic Christology and Deification
according to St. John Henry Newman Seminarian Andre Nadeau on
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Deacon David Gagnon on
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