Speakers and Presentations
Speakers and Presentations
#1 Michael A. Carricarte
Life Long Habits that will Make Your Life Easier and
The Wonders of Gratitude
The basics of integrating one’s spiritual life and staying fit physically while incorporating life long habits that will make your life easier and more enjoyable will be discussed. Listeners will leave invigorated after acknowledging the necessary response to life as the living out of a deep sense of gratitude.
#2 Eileen Flanagan
Clare of Assisi and the Power of the Cross
Writings by and about Clare of Assisi offer two models for honoring her as a saint. These two portraits present differing explanations of the role of the cross in her spirituality and impact Clare’s relevance for contemporary Christian men and women.
#3 Father Richard Fragomeni P.M. session only
Telling the story of God:
Awakening to the story of ourselves, the unfolding
of the Christian Life
Fr. Fragomeni will provide an opportunity for questions and answers and further discussions at this time.
#4 Sister Marie Hubert Kealy, IHM
Praying in the Celtic Tradition
An introduction to the history and major themes of Celtic Christian Spirituality. Presentation will end with brief reflection and prayer.
#5 James Martin, S.J. A.M. session only
The Value of Joy, Humor and Laughter in the Spiritual Life
Fr. Martin will provide an opportunity for questions and answers and further discussions at this time.
#6 Sister Marcille McEntee, IHM
The Poet Praying, the Praying Poet: The “From-to Journey from word to Word
#7 Gerard McGlone, S.J.
Matter of the Heart: Effective Management of Stress for Religious and Clergy
#8 Michael Morton
To Be or Not To Be: Fear of Spiritual Intimacy and The Call to Love
#9 Sister Jeannine O’Kane, IHM
To Be Driven by Needs or Drawn by God: A Choice
Basic human needs have had an integral place in psychology, research and theory. William Glasser, the founder of Reality/Choice Theory, contends that needs drive behaviors. This presentation will: 1) heighten awareness of how needs personally affect our lives, and, 2) demonstrate how allowing ourselves to be drawn by God’s love can inform and transform needs into experiences of the fullness of life God promised.
#10 H. Roberta Kessler
Matrimony: Holy Calling- Call to Holiness
This workshop will offer a reflection on the vocational call to live the covenant of married love. It will include a discussion of the practical implications and applications for living the essential dimensions of this blessed bond.
Contact Information
Sister Mary Henrich, IHM
Program Director, Spirituality under the Dome
P.O. Box 441
Immaculata, PA 19345
610.647.4400, Ext. 3434
mhenrich@immaculata.edu