Five Benedictine values are the foundation of life at St. Mary Monastery. Each year the Sisters focus on one of the five values.
The Benedictine Journey Series focuses on the yearly value. This year we celebrate the value of Care of Creation. Join us at Benet House or virtually.
Morning Presentation: 9:30-11:30 am
“Creation itself would be set free” (Romans 8:21):
Exploring the Intersection of Scripture and the Climate Crisis
As Pope Francis has urged, the development of an integral ecology on behalf of our common home is a Christian imperative. As the Letter to the Colossians acknowledges, Jesus “is the first-born of all creation.” (Co 1:16). We will explore the biblical portrait of the Incarnation through an evolutionary lens to address four questions concerning the climate crises: Why does this matter now? Why us? What are we to do about it? And How are we to do it? By embracing deep incarnation, we are invited to renew our kinship with and advocacy for all of creation.
Laurie Brink, OP, PhD.
A Dominican Sister of Sinsinawa, Laurie Brink (Ph.D. University of Chicago) is a Professor of New Testament Studies and New Testament Book Review editor for The Bible Today. She teaches courses in the Gospels, Acts, NT Letters, and Early Christian literature. Her current research and pedagogical interests include contextualization and hermeneutics, particularly the intersection of science, theology, and religious life. As a Dominican, she is keenly interested in promoting biblical literacy and to that end has given presentations throughout the U.S. and in Australia, Bolivia, Israel, Jamaica, New Zealand, the Philippines, the Solomon Islands, and Trinidad & Tobago.
Lunch: 12-12:45 pm
Afternoon Presentation: 1:30-3:30 P.M.
“Listen with the ear of your heart.” RB, Prologue
The Intersection of the Rule of Benedict and the Climate Crisis
What relevance does this Rule written in the 6th Century have for us as we respond to the call of Pope Francis to care for our common home? We will explore attitudes, values, and behaviors found in the Rule that challenge us to action.
Sr. Sandra Brunenn, OSB
Sister Sandra has spent many years in parish ministry in the Diocese of Peoria. She served as Prioress of the Sisters of St Benedict from 2012 to 2020. She is currently the chairperson of the community Creation Care Team.
Date: September 28, 2024, 9:30 am-4 pm (Zoom opens at 9:00)
Registration closes September 21.
Fee: $65; $53/Zoom
Scholarship funds are available. Inquire at registration.