February 2009

ISSUE 13

Upcoming Events

FEATURED EVENT Colleen Griffith, editor of the latest C21 Resources, presents a special workshop: "Christian Spiritual Practices: Drawing from the Storeroom Both the Old and the New" on Saturday, Feb. 14th, from 9am to 2pm. Don't miss out! Register by February 10 @ 617-552-6501 Check out more of our events. More

C21 Online Learning Opportunities for Adult Faith Enrichment From the Boston College School of Theology & Ministry C21 Online: Winter Courses Begin Now! Encountering Mark, Matthew and Luke (6 weeks, Feb 23) Includes online discussion community and video. Spiritual Opportunities for Lent begin March 3 Christian Faith and Moral Character What Makes Us Catholic, part 2 Spiritual Practices (2-week workshop) Available 24/7, No need to be online at a set time. Information and Online Registration www.bc.edu/c21online christine.kowalcky@bc.edu 800-487-1167 More

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2009 Spring Theme: "Catholic Spirituality in Practice"

The Church in the 21st Century Center at Boston College continues to be a resource in service to the Catholic Church, presenting over 30 new programs and events, from January until May, to bring the theme of "Catholic Spirituality in Practice" into magnificent and reflective view. Discover workshops on spiritual practices in family life and marriage, delve into spiritual practices in scripture and in Christian traditions, old and new. Find classes on roles and relationships in Canon Law, and presentations on finding Jesus Christ in prayer, faith and service, and through the practice of spiritual retreats. For a complete listing of the upcoming events calendar, visit the C21 website. In addition, all programs can be experienced by webcast on the C21 website.

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Latest C21 Resources Lands in Mailboxes Around the World

Over 160,000 households have received the latest C21 Resources, edited by Colleen Griffith, Th.D., embracing the theme: "Catholic Spirituality in Practice." This hallmark publication is a compilation of the best analyses and essays on key issues facing the Church today; published with the intent of stimulating discussion among bishops, priests, deacons, religious and lay members of the Catholic community. Let us know what you think about this publication; take our survey online at: www.bc.edu/c21survey . Click MORE to view C21 Resources.

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"Take Heart": Give HOPE to a Soldier

Purchase a copy of, "Take Heart, Catholic Writers on Hope in our Time" and a care package will be sent to a soldier overseas. Donate a book to the cause and a copy of "Take Heart" will be placed in a care package. To order a book online and receive a 20 percent discount, please e-mail: christopher.bergin@bc.edu. "Take Heart" is part of the C21 award-winning book series.

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Monastic Steps to Finding Happiness...

Join us Monday evening, February 23rd at 7pm in Gasson Hall, for an engaging conversation with renowned author and host of the popular BBC documentary series "The Monastery," Abbot Christopher Jamison, of Worth Abbey in London. Abbot Christopher will share his monastic wisdom and offer practical steps in the journey to finding happiness.

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