This talk will address the power of sacrament, the relationship of confession to the other sacraments, the effects of a good confession, how to make a great confession, and misunderstandings and questions about the sacrament of confession.
Fr. Sebastian Walshe…returns to St. Paul after giving an inspiring talk to parents at our Lenten Series. He is a Norbertine Canon of the Abbey of St. Michael in the Diocese of Orange, California, where he is a professor of philosophy for the seminary program. He studied at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas at Rome (the Angelicum) where he received a Masters in Sacred Theology and a Doctorate in Philosophy.
Learning to Wait for God in Prayer (December 6, 2017)
Does it feel like nothing is happening when you pray? Do other things in life seem more urgent and important? In this presentation, we will discover how God works quietly within us, even when we don't feel it, and why prayerfully waiting for God is the most important thing we can do each day.
Amanda Alexander… holds multiple degrees in theology and religious studies and has taught for over a decade in Catholic schools, universities and diocesan formation programs. She is currently completing her PhD in Theology at Fordham University in New York City and teaches Theology at Notre Dame High School. She is especially interested in issues of justice, spirituality, and science.
Why we are Catholic? (December 13, 2017)
This talk will address why the Bible can’t be our sole rule of faith, why the Catholic view of salvation makes sense, and why Catholics pray to Mary and the saints. It will inspire listeners to appreciate the truth and beauty of their Catholic faith.
Trent Horn…..is a renowned speaker, author and Catholic apologist who travels throughout the world speaking on subjects related to the Catholic faith. He is the staff apologist for “Catholic Answers” and co-host of Hearts and Minds, a weekly radio program that discusses timely issues from an eternal perspective.
Discernment: Distinguishing Our Weeds from Our Wheat (December 20, 2017)
This talk will discuss discernment as a major component of the spiritual life, how discernment is formed, and our personal characteristics and issues that are a hindrance or an asset toward discernment.
Lili Moore…. holds a Masters degree in Christian Spirituality and Prayer and currently serves at the San Bernardino Diocesan office as the spiritual director and teacher for the deaconate program.