REDEMPTORIST SPIRITUALITY WORKSHOP
A workshop for people who want to know more about the Redemptorists
and Redemptorist Spirituality offered
by Fr. Greg May via Zoom Video Conferencing
Mondays, February 28, 2022–May 2, 2022 • 7 PM CT
This initial gathering will give an overview about Redemptorist Associates and how the workshop will be conducted. There will be time to answer any questions you might have. There are 8 presentations on YouTube which will be viewed over an 8-week period. Those that choose to participate in the Monday events will have an opportunity to talk about these themes and reflect on their own journey of faith. The days and themes are listed below. Participants are from various time zones and will need to adjust their time to participate if they are not living in the Central Time Zone.
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION:
February 27, 2022
There is no cost to attend • Each session will be approximately one hour
Why this Workshop?
The purpose of this workshop is to gather lay people interested in exploring Redemptorist Spirituality. By understanding this spirituality, you will get insights into the Redemptorist Congregation that ministers to the Church and preaches the Good News of Jesus the Redeemer. If this perspective of faith resonates with you, you might want more contact with this religious order for your own journey of faith and common Christian ministry.
Who are the Redemptorist “family”?
The “Redemptorist family” includes professed Redemptorists and people connected to the Redemptorists in a variety of ways. Historically, Redemptorists have worked alongside the laity in many different ways. Without the laity, many apostolic programs would not be able to succeed. All are, according to their varied callings, missionary disciples of Christ, drawn to and animated by the spirit of St. Alphonsus Liguori and the Redemptorists. One form of connection and involvement is that of Redemptorist Associates.
Who are Redemptorist Associates?
Those who participate in the workshop are invited to explore the possibility of becoming Redemptorist Associates. We meet regularly for faith-sharing and ongoing formation in the Redemptorist charism and spirituality. Some meet as a local “circle” ordinarily associated with a local Redemptorist community, but now we can also connect as a virtual circle – one that is not defined by a location but connected through the internet via Zoom video conferencing technology.
What is Zoom?
Zoom is a well-established video conferencing application. Anyone with a PC/Laptop with camera, tablet or “smart” phone and a “good” internet connection can participate. If you have ever used FaceTime, Hangouts. WebEx or Skype you can use Zoom.
Please email or call John Davenport ([email protected] or (440) 478-1203) to set up a practice session or check out on YouTube.
How to register for this workshop:
“Zoom” video conferencing slots are limited. Please save this link in your web browser.
This will take you to a page on Zoom and you will fill out the registration form and click the button to register.
You will then be sent a confirmation by email with the link for the February 28, 2022 07:00 PM CT gathering.
For assistance, please contact John If you have any problems with registering:
John Davenport • [email protected] • (440) 478-1203
Workshop Dates:
Monday, March 7 – 7 PM CT
1, Importance of Spirituality
Monday, March 14 – 7 PM CT
2, Christian Spirituality
Monday, March 21 – 7 PM CT
3, Redemption in Scripture
Monday, March 28 – 7 PM CT
4, Participation in the Redeemer’s family
Monday, April 4 – 7 PM CT
5, Proclaiming Plentiful Redemption
Monday, April 11 – 7 PM CT
Mary as Our Model
Monday, April 25 – 7 PM CT
The Founding of the Congregation
Monday, May 2 – 7 PM CT
Redemptorists Saints and Blessed
Redemptorist of The Denver Province
We are grateful for the laity who enable us to live the mission of Jesus the Redeemer. For more information about us, go to our webpage. You can download “Living Redemptorist Spirituality” which explains our history and the important saints who are responsible for our congregation. The document is a great overview in understanding our spirituality and charism.
Workshop Presentations
You can view presentations on your own here or by opening YouTube and searching for the phrase, “An Exploration of Redemptorist Spirituality”. We desire to gather as a people of faith. We pray for an end to the pandemic so that our gatherings of the Redemptorist Family can resume.
Mother of Perpetual Help, with the greatest confidence we come before your holy picture to beseech your intercession. We think of you, Mother, at the foot of the Cross. Your heart must have bled to see your Son in agony. But your joy was great when He rose from the dead, victorious over the powers of evil. Mother of Sorrows pray for us in this time of trial. Help us not to lose heart. Intercede for your people who are afflicted with Coronavirus. Comfort your people who are vulnerable and anxious. Protect healthcare workers who put their lives at risk. Inspire our leaders to make good decisions. Change our hearts so that we may act responsibly. Teach us to trust in God’s love and mercy and to share with you the joy of having courageously faced up to all the challenges of Life.