Past Events by Speaker
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Rev. David Beckmann - November 11, 2008
The World Hunger Crisis
This presentation places the crisis in the context of Catholic and Protestant social teaching, describing how faith-based groups have impacted legislative action in Washington and how the world should respond today.
Dianne Bergant, C.S.A. - July 22, 2010
Women in the Old Testament: Then and Now
This lecture examines an array of biblical passages in order to discover the role played by women within, and suggests how these women might act as models for us today.
Madeleine Boucher - July 22, 2009
Mary of Magdala
This lecture looks at traditions of Mary Magdalene as well as Scripture references to clarify who this “Apostle to the Apostles” was and was not. Special focus is given to the resurrection narrative in John’s Gospel.
Robert C. Bordone - April 2, 2011
Understanding and Managing Difficult Conversations
This presentation, the afternoon keynote for the conference "Healing God's People," offers some tips on how we can engage in difficult conversations with greater skill, honesty, and gentleness.
Gregory Boyle, S.J. - October 25, 2012
The Power of Boundless Compassion
In this presentation, Fr. Greg shared his reflections on community and the sacredness of life through the lens of Ignatian spirituality, drawn from more than 20 years of work with formerly gang-involved and recently incarcerated men and women in Los Angeles.
James T. Bretzke, S.J. - February 1, 2011
Confronting Sin and Moral Failure
Fr. Bretzke reflects on the call of Jesus to confront and turn from our own sins, and to serve as his “ambassadors of reconciliation” (II Cor. 5).
Jack Butler, S.J. - October 29, 2010
Vocation and Lay Mission
Given as part of the conference "You Visited Me: The Urgent Challenge of Prison Ministry," Fr. Butler invites and encourages ministry to prisoners.
Jack Butler, S.J. - March 31, 2011
Who Do They Say That They Are? Perspectives From Three Jesuits
These panelists, including William P. Leahy, S.J., and Jeremy Zipple, S.J., reflect on their call to the priesthood.