We encourage you and your entire family to attend all four lectures.  This is an excellent opportunity to live this Lenten season to the fullest.  All lectures will be held in Holy Child Church on four consecutive Thursday evenings beginning February 25 and continuing March 4, March 11, and March 18.  The starting time for all lectures is 7:00PM .   Immediately following each lecture everyone is invited to attend a social hour in Holy Child School gymnasium.  Attendees will have an opportunity to visit with the guest lecturer and purchase Lenten and other religious materials that will guide you through your Lenten journey.

Talk 1 February 25

Patrick Doering – Growing in Wisdom, Age, and Grace: Following Christ Along Life’s Way

Dr. Doering teaches theology part-time at Duquesne University , has also taught at Carlow University , and is a youth minister.  He is author of the book The Self-Awarness of God in Christ.  . He is a husband and father –and an experienced soccer coach and referee. 

Talk 2 March 4

Kerry Crawford – Mary’s Pilgrim Path to Healing: Lessons from Lourdes

Kerry Crawford is the author of several books.  Her most recent title is  Lourdes Today: A Pilgrimage to Mary’s Grotto.  Kerry has made two pilgrimages to Lourdes .  She teaches history and religion at a Catholic elementary school.

Talk 3 March 11

Regis Flaherty – Spiritual Poverty: Traveling Light on Life’s Pilgrim Way

Regis is Director of the Gilmary Retreat Center . His books include Last Things First; Catholic Customs: a Fresh Look at Traditional Practices; The How to Book of Catholic Devotions; and The World’s First Christmas.  His articles have appeared in national publications.  He is the father of four and grandfather of four.

Talk 4 March 18

Mike Aquilina – Life and Lent as Pilgrimage

Mike Aquilina is executive vice-president of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology.  He has written many books.  Mike and his family are parishioners of Holy Child Parish.