Faith Sharing Programs for October and November

St. Charles Faith Sharing Group continues to meet at the St. Charles Retreat Centre on Wednesday morning at 9:30 AM. Here are programs planned for October and November. For further information call Fran at 889-7348.

Oct. 19th/2011 “Heaven’s Key to Peace”

Filmed on location in eight countries, Heaven’s Key to Peace builds an overwhelming case that the message of Fatima is not just our only chance for peace, but our last chance. At Fatima the Blessed Virgin Mary warned the “various nations will be annihilated” if the Church did not honor Her requests in time - including the Consecration of Russia to Her Immaculate Heart. This film states that the Message of Fatima is the only key to peace in the world.

Oct. 26/2011 “Called Through The Mystery”

Called to the Mystery through the “Theology of the Body” is the topic of Fr. Thomas J. Loya. He is currently the pastor of Annunciation of the Mother of God Byzantine Catholic Church in Chicago. Fr. Loya is an artist and holds a Masters in Counseling and Human Services. Fr. Loya preaches on the Theology of the Body using iconography and art as his teaching aid.

Nov. 2/2011 “Flight From Pain”

In our culture, everything invites us to flee our suffering. But, it’s important to face our suffering in truth and to let Jesus transfigure it. Jesus came so we could pass from life to death. Our suffering can become, by His grace, a place for our salvation and joy. Jean Vanier, founder of the international movement of L’Arche, presented this topic at a retreat in Antigonish, N.S. in 1985.

Nov. 9/2011 “The Prayer of Jabez”

This DVD has four parts and will be viewed at several different sessions. In session one we’ll discover what it means to come to God to ask for the blessings He already longs to give us. Session two helps us to get ready to take on more, accomplish more, and enjoy more in the service of God. Session three tells how God wants to empower us for awesome ministry. Session four helps us discover how to pray and stand firm in the face of temptation. Presentation by Bruce Wilkinson, author of the book of the same name.