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Liturgy Training Publications invites you to a new virtual formation opportunity, Living the Sunday Word: Reflecting as a Virtual Community.

As a community of disciples, we gather online to break open the richness of the Sunday lectionary readings. The introduction to the Lectionary for Mass (47) states that “God’s word is the food of Christian life and the source of the prayer of the whole Church” and the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy (24) reminds us that “it is essential to promote [a] warm and living love for scripture.”

Sessions are held on Thursday evenings from 6PM-7:30PM and run through May 20th.  Utilizing the interactive Adobe Connect platform, we will take time to reflect on the upcoming Sunday readings, helping us to more fully celebrate the Word at liturgy. Throughout each session, reflections will be presented by a team of pastoral ministers, and participants will be invited to share their own thoughts on the lectionary readings.

The lectionary readings unite believers around the world. Whether we are able to celebrate Eucharist with our parish families or not, we take comfort in the fact that we can still gather with fellow believers, be nourished by the Word, and be in the presence of one another virtually.

This virtual community is for all parishioners!

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• All Lent and Easter Sessions (Feb 18 - May 20) - $50
• Lent (Feb 18 - March 25, 2021) - $25
• Easter (April 8 - May 20, 2021) - $30  

• At Home With the Word 2021

This Lent, offer yourself the opportunity to meditate on the Stations of the Cross in a different way. You are invited to virtually gather and reflect on Jesus’ Way of the Cross by using the same prayers he used in his life: the Book of Psalms. Participants will draw from their own spiritual journeys to actively consider the role of the Cross and the implications it has for living out a life of discipleship in our complex, modern world. This virtual retreat is perfect for the busy individual who would still like to treat themselves to some spiritual nourishment.

• Date: Saturday,  March 27, 2021
• Time: 10AM - 12PM
• Location: Online from your own home
  • Technology Needed: 
    • Computer, tablet or phone
    • No microphone or webcam required
• Cost: 
  • $20 (Registrations received by March 7, 2021)
  • $25 (Registrations received March 8 - March 24, 2021)
  • Registration Deadline:  Wednesday, March 24, 2021
• Cancellation Policy
  • Cancellations must be received at least 8 days prior to the retreat.  Cancellations received after this time will be assessed a $10 cancellation fee.
• No Show Policy
  • No Shows will not be reimbursed for payments received and if unpaid, will be assessed a $10 no-show fee.

Michael Ruzicki is the Training and Events Manager  and a member of the editorial team at Liturgy Training Publications.  He also serves as the Director of Music for St. John Berchmans Parish.  Before arriving at LTP eight years ago, he served as a team member of the North American Forum on the Catechumenate, a parish Pastoral Associate for Liturgy, and Coordinator of Adult and Sacramental Formation and the Director of the Archdiocesan Music Ministry for the Archdiocese of Baltimore.  He is a graduate of The Catholic University of America and the Washington Theological Union.  Michael is the author of Guide for Training Initiation Ministers:  An Introduction to the RCIA  (LTP, 2018) and A Light for My Path:  Praying the Psalms  on the Way of the Cross (LTP, 2015).
 

• Hope in the Cross:  A Retreat to Boost Your Mind and Spirit for Lent - Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 11AM.  Sponsored by Our Sunday Visitor.  More Information and Register Here.
• How Americans Understand Abortion and What it Means for the Church - Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 2PM.  Sponsored by Ave Maria Press.  More Information and Register Here.
• Vaccines, Ventilators and other Ethical Challenges of Covid-19 - Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 7PM.  Sponsored by the Center of Faith and Culture at the Newman Catholic Student Center.  More Information and Register Here.
• Physician Assisted Suicide - Monday, March 8, 2021 at 6PM.  Sponsored by NCPD.  More Information and Register Here.
• What Happens after Covid-19:  Why Real Presence Matters - Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 2PM.  Sponsored by Ave Maria Press.  More Information and Register Here.
• The Treasures of Mary's Heart - Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 2PM.  Sponsored by Ave Maria Press.  More Information and Register Here.
• Lenten Retreat:  A Space for G.R.A.C.E. - Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 1PM.  Sponsored by NFCYM.  Cost $10.  More Information and Register Here.
• So, You Want to Perform a Work of Mercy - Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 2PM.  Sponsored by Ave Maria Press.  More Information and Register Here.

Journey with the St. John's Bible is offered by the McGrath Institute of Church Life at the University of Notre Dame this Lent.  Take time to explore the beauty of illuminated manuscripts, the illuminations of the St. John's Bible and the passages they depict, as well as practice lectio and visio divina.  Click here to register!

Praying with the Saints is an offering from the McGrath Institute of Church Life at the University of Notre Dame.  Take time to learn about St. Teresa of Avila, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Bernadette and St. Augustine.  Resources available until March 31, 2021.  Click here to register!

• Ave Explores - A podcast series hosted by Katie Prejean McGrady and sponsored by Ave Maria Press offering reflections, interviews and inspiration on our Catholic Faith.
  • Ave Explores:  Lent
  • Ave Explores:  Stress, Anxiety and Mental Health 
  • Ave Explores:  Mary
  • Ave Explores:  Synod on Young People, the Faith and Vocational Discernment
  • Ave Explores:  Art and Architechture
  • Ave Explores:  Faith in Action
  • Ave Explores:  Catholic Family Life
  • Ave Explores:  The Saints
  • Ave Explores:  Catholicism Around the World
• Ave Spotlight - A Weekly Catholic Podcast hosted by Fr. Dennis Strach, CSC and katie Prejean McGrady focusing on culture, current events and all things Catholic.  Listen on any of the following:
  • Apple Podcasts
  • Google Play
  • Spotify
• Creating Sacred Space:  A Gathering with Terry Hershey from TeamRCIA
• OSV Talks - A series of videos from Catholic leaders designed to spark discussion, explore new, or re-explore old approaches, and inspire creative thinking, all from the heart of the Church.
• Serenity Now Prayer Service from Musicianary (Musician and Missionary) Mel Kennedy. 
• Seven Mile Chats - A podcast where host Julia Strukely discusses a Scripture Passage of her guest's choosing each week.  Listen on any of the following:
  • Apple Podcasts
  • Google Podcasts
  • Spotify
  • Sticher