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GCU’s Year of Faith Retreat Explores the Significance of Prayer
In this Year of Faith, the topic of prayer surfaces as an important question to address. Why do we pray and how does the Bible help shape our lives of prayer?
In this Year of Faith, the topic of prayer surfaces as an important question to address. Why do we pray and how does the Bible help shape our lives of prayer? Georgian Court University’s springtime retreat on Saturday, March 2, will address the significance of the Bible on personal and communal prayer. Judith Schubert, RSM, Ph.D., GCU professor of theology and religious studies, will explore the influence of the Psalms and the New Testament on our prayer life. The presentations will unfold the remarkable influence of sacred scripture on our lives and its impact on us in the 21st century.
The daylong event, which begins at 10:00 a.m. and includes lunch, will include time for sharing and silent reflection and conclude with Sunday liturgy at 4:00 p.m. The GCU Alumni and Parents Committee is hosting this retreat as part of the Year of Faith celebration at GCU.
The Year of Faith, as declared in October 2011 by Pope Benedict XVI, will be celebrated globally from October 11, 2012, to November 24, 2013. The global observance marks the 50th anniversary of Vatican II and the 20th anniversary of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
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Highlights of GCU’s Year of Faith include “Creative Expressions,” in which students express their faith through expressions of art, dance, song, video, posters, and writings; “What is Faith?” student discussions; “This I Believe,” a sharing of essays on faith, life, and religious traditions; a Year of Faith Book Club, hosted by the GCU faculty; an Advent Virtual Pilgrimage; spiritual and vocational retreats; and a speaker series. As part of the program, GCU students participated in a Day of Service on November 16, volunteering for local community projects.
The Year of Faith Retreat is $25 per person, or $20 per GCU community or McAuley Institute for Lifelong Learning (MILL) member and will take place in the McAuley Heritage Center on GCU’s Lakewood campus. Reservations are required and can be made by contacting the GCU Office of Conferences and Special Events at 732.987.2263 or specialevents@georgian.edu.
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To learn more about Georgian Court’s Year of Faith programs and events, visit yearoffaith.gcublogs.org
