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Faith Issues Today: The Joy of the Gospel – Evangelii Gaudium

February 1, 2017 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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An event every week that begins at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until March 1, 2017

 

Using the challenging and thought-provoking apostolic exhortation Evangelii Gaudium (The Joy of the Gospel), this four-part series will explore Pope Francis’ roadmap for the Church’s pastoral mission and work in the world.

 

Wednesday, February 1, 2017 Scott Lewis S.J.: From the Heart of the Gospel – A Church Which Goes Forth (Chapter 1)

 

Wednesday, February 8, 2017 Dr. Margaret Lavin : Pope Francis in Evangelii Gaudium exhorts all communities to an “ever watchful scrutiny of the signs of the times” To bring this exhortation home, the Jesuits of English Canada stated that “reconciliation between Native and non-Native Canadians is becoming a major theme in Canadian life,” This presentation will probe how we can bring the joy of the Gospel to this reconciliation.

 

Wednesday, February 15, 2017 –  Sr. (Dr.) Mary Rowell: The Proclamation of the Gospel: The Entire People of God Proclaim the Gospel (Chapter 3)

 

Wednesday, March 1, 2017  – Dr. William Ryan S.J. and Kevin Kelly S.J.: The Inclusion of All – The Social Dimension of Evangelization (Chapter 4).  Pope Francis’s Evangelii Gaudium, The social dimension of Evangelization, summarizes in his own words “…at the heart of the Gospel is life in community and engagement with others.”(177) This session will include a lecture on the content of the chapter followed by a sharing of practical approaches for application and action.

 

Enrollment is limited. Please pre-register to guarantee your space. Register online (valid Visa or MasterCard required). Course Fee: $50.00

 

Details

Date:
February 1, 2017
Time:
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Organizer

Regis College
Phone
416.922.5474
Email
regis.communications@utoronto.ca
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Venue

Regis College
100 Wellesley Street West
Toronto, Ontario M5S 2Z5 Canada
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416.922.5474
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