First Friday Series 2019 - 2020
Celtic Spirituality
Set aside time for this monthly event of spiritual nourishment. A conference and celebration of the Eucharist are the highlights of this program. Enjoy the opportunity to walk the monastery grounds after the program.
10 am - 12:15pm.
10 am - 12:15pm.
The early Celtic people had their special cultural views and understanding of Christianity. Their influence on Christianity as a whole has come to be known as Celtic Spirituality. This season we will explore the people, places, and practices that continue to impact Christianity through this special strain of spirituality.
Oct. 4, 2019 What is Celtic Spirituality? (overview of the coming year)
Nov. 1 St. Kevin and Glendalough (the "Monastic City") - John Kowalski, Obl.SB
Dec. 6 Finding God in the "Thin Places" - Sister Andrea Westkcamp, OSB
Jan 2020 No meeting in January
Feb. 7 Skellig Michael - Annie McEntee, Obl.SB
Mar. 6 Anam chara ("soul friend") - Sister Dolores Dean, OSB
Apr. 3 St. Brigid and the Hospitality of God - Sister Kay Fitzgerald, OSB
May 1 The Celtic Christ and the healing of creation - Sister Eileen Quinn, OSF
Suggested Donation: $25. For more information or to register, contact the Benedictine Pastoral Center, at www.benedictinepastoralcenter.org, bpcosb@gmail.com, or call 703-393-2485.
Oct. 4, 2019 What is Celtic Spirituality? (overview of the coming year)
Nov. 1 St. Kevin and Glendalough (the "Monastic City") - John Kowalski, Obl.SB
Dec. 6 Finding God in the "Thin Places" - Sister Andrea Westkcamp, OSB
Jan 2020 No meeting in January
Feb. 7 Skellig Michael - Annie McEntee, Obl.SB
Mar. 6 Anam chara ("soul friend") - Sister Dolores Dean, OSB
Apr. 3 St. Brigid and the Hospitality of God - Sister Kay Fitzgerald, OSB
May 1 The Celtic Christ and the healing of creation - Sister Eileen Quinn, OSF
Suggested Donation: $25. For more information or to register, contact the Benedictine Pastoral Center, at www.benedictinepastoralcenter.org, bpcosb@gmail.com, or call 703-393-2485.