Adult Faith Formation

- Faith Formation

Fall 2020 Adult Faith Formation Studies

MMR Book Club
This fall the MMR book club will embark on a 12 week study of the life and thought of St. Augustine (354 - 430). Augustine is widely considered the most influential theologian in the history of Christianity after Paul, and his writings have been influential in shaping Western thought and culture in many areas of knowledge, from psychology to cosmology to the present day! We will begin by reading Augustine of Hippo: A Life (Oxford U. Press 2010 ) by the highly regarded church historian Henry Chadwick. Following that, we will tackle Augustine’s best known book The Confessions (more information to follow).
St. Augustine of Hippo: A Life by Henry Chadwick
In person: John Paul II Room, 9/11-10/23, every other Friday 10-11:30am—Cost: Purchase book on own

Confessions by St. Augustine of Hippo, Translated by Thomas Williams
In person: John Paul II Room, 11/6-2/19, every other Friday 10-11:30am . Cost: Purchase book on own—Register by 9/4/20

Spiritual Exercises*
Beginning in October 2020, MMR will offer the opportunity to undertake the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola through daily personal prayer and a weekly small group sharing (3-5 people), referred to as the Retreat in Daily Life, the 30-day retreat held over 30 weeks. **The small group is likely to be virtual and/or in-person with social distancing, depending on the participants’ needs.
To register or for more information, contact Beth Ann Rufo at bethannrufo@gmail.com or 954-224-8989.

33 Days to Merciful Love
This Group Retreat goes deeply into and explores new material on the heart of St. Thérèse of Lisieux’s Little Way, uncovering the power of trust in the face of personal darkness, inspiring participants to become great saints amid ordinary circumstances, and laying the foundation for a personal consecration to Divine Mercy.
In person with flexibility: John Paul II Room, Beginning in October, Tuesdays at 7pm. Cost: $30—More details coming soon

Ananias Training
Inspired by the important role Ananias played in St. Paul's journey to Christ, Ananias Training will help to form parishioners in "the art of spiritual accompaniment," specifically focusing on the thresholds of conversion, identifying these thresholds in the journey of another, and how to have a threshold conversation. The goal is to form people equipped to be Ananias to one another in the Church and world, within the context of one's own spiritual gifts and personal vocation.
In person: Wednesdays 10/28-11/18, John Paul II Room, 6:30-8pm.
In person: Thursdays 10/29-11/19, John Paul II Room, 10-11:30am. Cost: $15
Register by 10/9/20

The contact for all of the studies is Jessica Walters. Call her at 215-362-7400 x104 or send an email to: jessicawalters@mmredeemer.org

*Exception - Spiritual Exercises
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- Fall Adult Faith Formation Offerings: REQUIRED MMR Book Club (purchase own book) Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius 33 Days to Merciful Love, cost $30 pp Ananias Training - Weds Evening, cost $15 pp Ananias Training - Thurs Morning, cost $15 pp Please fill out this field.
- Questions? Please contact Jessica Walters at 215-362-7400
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