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LENTEN RETREAT FOR ADULTS
Sr. Kathleen Flood, O.P., will offer a Lenten Retreat based on a DVD presentation by Fr. Ron Rolheiser, OMI entitled, The Passion of Christ. The retreat will take place Saturday, March 13, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Room #304 St. Albert Hall. Please RSVP to jlemaire@cathedralnashville.org or 327-2330 x309 by March 10, 2010.
The retreat will include viewing two DVD presentations as well as times of silence and small group discussion. All are welcome.
Fr. Ron Rolheiser, OMI. Is a Missionary Oblate of Mary Immaculate, a specialist in the fields of spirituality and systematic theology and president of Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio, Texas.
LENTEN CHORAL MEDITATIONS
Sunday, March 14, 2010, 3:30 P.M.
Cathedral of the Incarnation, 2015 West End Ave, Nashville, 37203, (615) 327-2330.
A concert for Lent by the Choir of the Cathedral of the Incarnation, Jackson Schoos, music director, Rebecca Horton, accompanist, Ryan Joseph, violin, Callie Herman, oboe. Reflective music from Scripture and the Liturgy for the Lenten Season; Short English and Latin polyphony, plus arrangements of American hymn texts and tunes. Admission free.
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SUNDAY MORNING
SERIES
St. Albert Hall - Room
#303
9:45-10:45 a.m.
All are welcome!
February-June 2010
Catholic Arts:
February 21 – March 28
Scriptio Divina: The Poetry of Gerard Manley Hopkins,
S.J. Victor Judge, Lecturer,
Vanderbilt University Divinity School
A Lenten series of classes begins February 21 and ends March 28, 2010. Presented by parishioner and Vanderbilt Divinity School lecturer, Victor Judge, Scriptio Divina, will explore the poetry of Fr. Gerard Manley Hopkins, a Roman Catholic convert, Irish Jesuit Priest, and leading Victorian Poet. All are welcome.
Victor Judge writes, “Gerard Manley Hopkins, a nineteenth-century Anglican who read classics at Oxford University, converted to Roman Catholicism, and entered the Society of Jesus, is acknowledged as a precursor of literary modernism. He established the standard by which intelligent modern religious poetry could be appreciated and evaluated, and his intentionally unorthodox poetics reveal a profoundly orthodox understanding of the Divine. “ “For Hopkins, the writing of verse becomes an experience in Scriptio Divina, an exploration of Truth and an examination of oneself in the presence of God through language. Participants in this course will engage in a rigorous objective and unsentimental investigation of the religious themes that comprise the canon of Hopkins. Our discourse will be governed by the recurring question: “What theological statements has the poet located in language?”
Scripture:
April 11 – 25
Crossings and the Cross: The Gospel of Mark,
Carolyn Goddard
In the middle of Mark's Gospel, Jesus asks the question, "Who do you say that I am?" The Gospel according to Mark suggest that even some of the earliest disciples failed to understand Jesus. Please join me to consider Jesus' crossings of the Sea of Galilee and his acceptance of the cross as we try to answer for ourselves the question that Jesus posed so many year ago.
Prayer:
May 2 - May 16
The Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary
Sr. Kathleen Flood, OP
Pope John Paul II introduced the Luminous Mysteries in October 2002 in his Apostolic Letter Rosarium Virginis Mariae. The five mysteries, the Mysteries of Light have been added to the Rosary and focus on the public ministry of Jesus Christ.
Catholic Marriage:
Janette Buchanan - Series facilitator:
"My goal is for the classes to be informative to anyone who might want a better understanding of the Church’s theology and laws regarding marriage and how the tribunal functions."
May 23
Marriage, Theology, and the Code of Canon Law -- They Are Not Incompatible
May 30
No class
June 6
Myths and Misunderstandings about Annulments
June 13
The Declaration of Nullity and the Legal System of the Church
The Mass:
June 20
Hearing the Word of God at Mass; How do we Respond?
Jackson Schoos
June 27
Liturgy of the Eucharist; Joining in Christ’s Worship to the Father
Jackson Schoos
NOTE: Child care
is now available during adult formation classes by reservation. Please make a
reservation for the number and ages of children attending, by
calling 327-2330 x309 or by
contacting
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VANDERBILT AT THE CATHEDRAL IN FEBRUARY-MARCH
Vanderbilt Catholic Group
In support of the Spring 40 Days for Life Lenten campaign, from February 17 to March 28 there will be a 40 Days of Adoration for Life in Nashville. It will be held at the Frassati House Chapel (behind the Cathedral) from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. starting on Ash Wednesday February 17. Sign up to spend one hour with our Lord for the cause of life by contacting Kris Bentley at adoration4life.nashville@gmail.com or by calling Teresa Dean at 615-516-6427.
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Do you know what you believe?
Do you know why you believe it?
Do you live in such a way that people who see you know what you profess to believe?
Does your heart burn for an intimate relationship with God?
Do you hunger for deeper meaning and purpose in your life?
Do you wonder what your life is all about?
Does your daily life, with its struggles, cause you to question God's presence?
Do you wonder how you can do more to reach out to people in need?
These and many other questions are at the heart of Adult Formation at
the Cathedral.
Faith seeks understanding: it is intrinsic to faith that a believer
desires to know better the One in whom he has put his faith and to understand
better what He has revealed; a more penetrating knowledge will in turn
call forth a great faith, increasingly set a fire by love. . . in the
words of St. Augustine, "I believe, in order to understand; and I understand,
the better to believe."
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What is Adult Formation? The
Future of Our Church!
In 1999 the United States Bishops developed an exciting new emphasis
on the importance of adult faith formation for the future of the church
and in response to the increasing spiritual hunger of our times.
The Bishops write in the their Pastoral Plan "Our Hearts Were Burning
Within Us":
Let us strengthen our commitment and intensify our efforts to help the
adults in our communities be touched and transformed by the life-giving
message of Jesus, to explore its meaning, experience its power, and
live in its light as faithful adult disciples today. Let us do our part
with creativity and vigor our hearts aflame with love to empower adults
to know and live the message of Jesus. This is the Lord's work. In the
power of the Spirit it will not fail but will bear lasting fruit for
the life of the world. (OHWB, no. 183)
Adult Faith Formation is the process by which people consciously grow
in the life of Christ through experience, reflection, prayer and study.
(OHWB no. 5)
Adult formation includes
education, spiritual
formation and social action.
Come Away and Rest for Awhile:
Retreat Centers We Have Known
"Be Still and Know that I am God."
Looking for a place for peace and solitude? Want to work on your prayer
life? Need some time alone to nourish your spiritual and emotional life?
Below is a list of retreat centers within driving distance from Nashville.
Some have been experienced by Cathedral Staff and friends who have been
there have recommended others. These centers offer a variety of experiences
from guided retreats, directed retreats, or days of solitude and silence.
Just give them a call to find the right place for your needs.
After you have attended one of the retreat centers, write to
jlemaire@cathedralnashville.org. and tell
us about your experience and we may post it on this site.
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Suzanne Southworth on Mercy Convent on Pennington
"I went on a quiet day long retreat at the Mercy
Convent on Pennington yesterday. (first retreat she planned in this format)
and she plans to do more days like this. Sr. Suzanne
was the Director of Religious Ed at St. Henry’s
parish for years, until this position presented
itself.
The small chapel is beautiful and comfortable. The
cost was only $20, and the lunch was great. Even the
property the convent sits on is tranquil."
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We received these comments
from a Cathedral parishioner about her stay
at Carmel Center:
“The Hermitages are clean; simply, but adequately furnished, and Bonnie
(who is one of the pair who gave the land) is hospitable but not
intrusive. The rent for overnight is reasonable. I stayed in the
Hermitage named for Father Fleming; who was instrumental in helping this
get started; and enjoyed reading the brief history of the Center. The
grounds are conducive to quiet reflection; in addition to the lovely
rolling hills, there is a small lake with water lilies; and sitting on a
bench listening to the life under those giant lily pads was a peaceful
interlude! There is a path around the lake that passes a grotto with
seating in front; another place to stop for contemplation.”
“The Church with the Chapel below is beautiful!! It is opened when
guests are there, and can be used for prayer or just "being"!
“Carmel was so peaceful … I recommend it for a group day retreat and
also for private time.”
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Penuel
Ridge
Rt. 4 Box 304-2
Ashland City, Tennessee 37015
(615) 792-3734 |
The
Retreat House
Abbey of Gethsemani
Trappist, Kentucky 40051
(502) 549-4133 or 4129
www.monks.org
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Bethany
Spring
115 Dee Head Road
New Haven, Kentucky 40051
(800) 886-7275
www.bethanyspring.org/ |
Knobs
Haven
Loretto Motherhouse
Nerinx, Kentucky 40049
(502) 865-2621 |
Sisters
of Charity of Nazareth
The Catherine Spaulding Center
P.O. Box 24
Nazareth, Kentucky 40048
(502) 348-1515
www.scnfamily.org/
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Mt.
St. Joseph Retreat Center
Maple Mount, Kentucky 42356
(502) 229-4103
www.owensborodio.org
(click on Mt. St. Joseph Retreat and Conf. Ctr.) |
Flaget
Center for Spirituality
1935 Lewiston Place
Louisville, Kentucky 40216
(502) 448-8581
www.archlou.org/
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Kordes
Enrichment Center
841 E. 14th Street
Ferdinand, Indiana 47532
(812) 367-2777
www.thedome.org
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Saint
Meinrad Archabbey
St. Jude Guest House
St. Meinrad, Indiana 47577
(812) 357-6611
www.abbeypress.com
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Living
Waters Reflection Center
Route 1, Box 476
Maggie Valley, North Carolina 28751
(704) 926-1107
www.catholicretreat.org
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Jesuit
Spirituality Center
St. Charles College
Grand Coteau, Louisiana 70541
(318) 662-5251
http://members.aol.com/jespirtcen
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Ignatius
House
6700 Riverside Drive., NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30328
(404) 255-0503 |
Sacred
Heart Conference Center
P.O. Box 700
Cullman, Alabama 35055
(205) 734-4622
www.shmon.org
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Carmel
Center of Spirituality
P.O. Box 117
Liberty, Tennessee 37095
(615) 536-5177
See comments from a
Cathedral parishioner. |
Sisters
of St. Benedict
Our Lady of Grace Monastery
Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center
1402 Southern Avenue
Beech Grove, Indiana 46107
(317) 787-3287 (Monastery)
(317) 788-7581 (Inn)
www.benedictine.com |
St. Meinrad Archabbey
St. Meinrad Archabbey
St. Meinrad , IN 47577
(812) 357-6674
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Holy Listening: The Way of
Spiritual Direction
Spiritual Direction has long been a part of the Catholic Tradition.
We are all on a spiritual journey every day of our lives. Sometimes,
we need or desire to have someone walk with us on that journey. A spiritual
director serves as a caring presence as we "uncover the obvious in our
lives and realize that everyday events are the means by which God tries
to reach us." Holy Listening. The real spiritual director is
the Holy Spirit.
Spiritual Direction is Not: Therapy, Counseling, Pastoral Counseling,
Directing rigid discipline, confession (although it may be included)
Spiritual Direction is: A relationship built through a dialogue
between two people and the Holy Spirit. Its goal is to help the person
seek guidance to identify the movement of God in the ups and downs of
life.
Spiritual direction is available on a limited basis by the Cathedral
staff. A resource of other directors outside the Cathedral is also available.
Contact the Cathedral Office at 327-2330 or email
Joceline Lemaire for
more information at
jlemaire@cathedralnashville.org.
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Cathedral has started a book club to encourage book lovers to read and discuss books whose themes raise important religious and social concerns. The book club is informal and open to all adult parishioners. To join, simply read the recommended book, and then attend the scheduled book discussion. The book is available in the Cathedral library. Please contact jlemaire@cathedralnashville.org or 327-2330 x309 to RSVP for book discussions and/or to borrow the book.
Cathedral Book Club March Selection:
Book Club Selection, Kazuo Ishiguro’s third novel, The Remains of the Day, earned the 1989 Booker Prize, England’s highest literary honor. The book is, in effect, a character study of Stevens, an aging butler who has spent thirty years in service at Darlington Hall. As he considers his past, he is forced to come to terms with the gravity of the sacrifices he has made in the name of duty.
The book club will gather to discuss on MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2010, 7:00 P.M., Room #207, ST. ALBERT HALL.
The novel begins with Stevens receiving a letter from an ex-colleague called Miss Kenton, describing her married life, which he believes hints at her unhappy marriage. The receipt of the letter allows Stevens the opportunity to revisit this once-cherished relationship, if only under the guise of possible re-employment. Stevens' new employer, a wealthy American named Mr. Farraday, encourages Stevens to borrow a car to take a well-earned break, a "motoring trip." As he sets out, Stevens has the opportunity to reflect on his unmoving loyalty to Lord Darlington, the meaning of the term "dignity", and even his relationship with his father. Ultimately Stevens is forced to ponder the true nature of his relationship with Miss Kenton.
The Remains of the Day was made into a film in 1993 starring Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson.
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 Ministry for
New MOMS
Attention Mothers!
Cathedral is forming a new ministry called MOMS: Ministry of Mothers Sharing.
MOMS is a small group setting for Moms (with children aged birth to
10) to develop greater awareness of the spirituality of motherhood.
MOMS is a nationwide program designed to bring the companionship of other women into your busy life as a mother. Enjoy this opportunity to develop your self-esteem and enhance your relationship skills in the company of other mothers. Take a few hours each week to develop a greater awareness of your own spirituality as a mother, and to appreciate the ministry of your motherhood.
MOMS is a 7 week commitment. For more information about joining the next MOMS Group at Cathedral, or for a registration form, contact Lynn Chaffin at lynn_chaffin@yahoo.com.
Happenings Around Town to
Nourish Your Body, Mind and Spirit
If you know of spiritual or religious related educational events around
town, let us hear from you and we will post on this site. Note: It
is regrettable that we may not be able to list all events. Call Parish
Office at 327-2330 with information.
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