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The Paulist
Office for
Ecumenical and
Interfaith
Relations serves
as a concrete
expression of
the Paulist
Community's
commitment to
work for unity
among the
followers of
Christ
(Ecumenism) and
to build bridges
of
understanding,
respect, and
collaboration
with members of
other world
religions
(Interfaith
Relations).
The work of the
Office can be
summarized in
three words:
Information,
Representation,
Action.
Information
and Education:
The Office
was established
to first of all
provide ongoing
and updating
information and
education to the
members of the
Paulist
Community about
the issues
involved, and to
serve as a
motivating agent
for constructive
and creative
initiatives on
the part of
Paulist ministry
centers in their
local context.
This is
accomplished
through
consultative
visits to parish
and campus
centers where
Paulists work,
through a
quarterly
newsletter, and
through the
sharing of
information and
resources via
the internet.
Representation:
The Office's
director
represents the
Community at
various
regional,
national and
international
ecumenical and
interreligious
conferences,
assuring a
Paulist presence
and voice at
events such as
the National
Workshop on
Christian Unity,
the North
American Academy
of Ecumenists,
and the
Parliament of
World Religions,
as well as by
serving on
various
dialogues such
as the
Mid-Atlantic
Catholic-Muslim
Dialogue and the
Monastic
Interreligious
Dialogue.
Action:
The Office also
engages in
direct action
promoting
Christian unity
and interfaith
understanding in
a variety of
ways, such as:
Gospel Call, a
four-day faith
renewal event
bringing
Christians
together for
worship,
community and
mission;
ecumenical and
interfaith
retreats; the
publication of
books and
articles;
preaching;
talks, seminars
and workshops
for clergy and
laity; and
networking with
other related
individuals and
organizations.
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October | November | December
October
2-November 16 "Prayer of Heart and Body," Yoga and meditation in a Christian context: 10 Tuesdays, 6:30-8:15pm at Trinity University, Washington, DC. For more information, contact Ann Kitterman at 202-884-9030 or kittermana@trinitydc.edu or register online at www.trinitydc.edu/ministry
3-4 Partner’s Retreat at the Day Spring Retreat Center, Germantown, MD
6 "Can Yoga Be Beneficial for Christians?" Talk and discussion, 7:30-9pm, Campus Ministry Prayer Room, Catholic University of America
8 Talk on "Providing Support for Interchurch Couples and Families, " 7:15- 8:15 p.m., at St John Baptist Church, 2319 New Hampshire, Silver Spring, MD. For more info, contact Deacon John Cermak – 301-622-1122
9 "Meditation in the Christian Tradition," talk and discussion, 10:15-11:30, Georgetown University
14, 15 Faiths in the World committee meeting for the National Association of Catholic Ecumenical Officers, The Cenacle, Chicago, IL
16, 17 Keynote address on "The Role of Prayer in the Work for Unity," and workshop on "The Spiritual Gift Exchange," for the Kentucky Council of Churches, Frankfort, KY.
17-19 Weekend Program: “Soul Fire – Accessing Your Creativity,” at Wisdom House, 229 Litchfield Rd, Litchfield, CT. For more info, 860-567-3163 or www.wisdomhouse.org
19 Talk on "Awakening the Creative Spirit Within," and Soul Fire book signing event at 3 p.m., Immaculate Conception Spiritual Renewal Center, Putnam, CT. For more info: www.immaculateconceptionsite.org
26 Interfaith (Jewish, Christian, Muslim) Panel Discussion on "The Role and Heritage of Mysticism in Modern Religions With Origins in The Middle East", at 7:15 pm, St. Charles Borromeo church, 3304 Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA.
28, 29, 30 Paulist Pastors, Superiors, Directors meeting at St. Paul's College, Washington, DC
31-Nov. 1 Weekend retreat: “Prayer is a Hunger,” at Redemptorist Renewal Center at Picture Rocks, Cortaro, AR. For more info: www.desertrenewal.org or call toll
free 866-737-5751
November
19 "Rediscovering the Sabbath," talk and discussion - 6:30-7:45pm, 1725 Rhode Island Ave NW, St. Matthew's Cathedral, Washington, DC
December
13, 14Weekend retreat: "Prayer of Heart and Body," Bishop Malloy Retreat House, 86-45 Edgerton Blvd. Jamaica Estates, NY 11432.
To register: 718-739-1229 or www.bishopmolloy.org
17 "Prayer Outside the Box," talk and discussion - 6:30-7:45pm, 1725 Rhode Isl Ave NW, St. Matthew's Cathedral, Washington, DC
22-January 1, 2009 nity in Diversity Symposium, Sivananda Ashram, Paradise Island, Bahamas. More information
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