Breakout Session 3

Sunday 10:15 am

Edward Sri (Arena)

No Greater Love

Christ’s Passion is the climax of the Christian story, what St. John Paul II once called the fullest revelation of God’s love for us. It is also the fullest revelation of what we’re called to in marriage, within our families, in the workplace, in our parishes, and in the wider community. How do we conform our daily lives to the cross? Learn how to find your life’s story in Christ’s story.

Amanda Zurface (Hall B)

Proclaiming God’s Glory to Children in a Pornographic Culture

The earth is filled with the glory of God. God’s deeds are wondrous and are to be proclaimed to every nation and people. This includes his designs and will for man and woman. God has created us for more—more beauty, more virtue, to share more and more in God’s glory. A life that includes pornography offers less and less—less beauty, less virtue, less glory, less freedom. God desires us to truly know we are made for more and to then pass this knowledge and understanding onto our children. Here you will learn how to confidently guide your children to say no to porn and at the same time form them in a better understanding of God’s glory and designs for them to pass onto their peers.

Avera Marie-Santo (Prairie Rose Rooms)

The Lonely and Loved:
Why Church teaching on Homosexuality is Worth Believing

“Yeah, the Catechism says you shouldn’t act on homosexual desires, but does anyone really believe that?” In this talk, Avera shares how she came to understand Church teaching on same-sex attractions, and why it sets people like her free

Janette Howe – Seven Sisters Apostolate (Spruce, Pine, Oak & Maple Rooms)

Holy Hours for Priests:
Persevering in JOY!

St John Vianney is patron of all priests and one of the tripatrons of a vibrant international Apostolate, Seven Sisters, that prays for priests. He reminds, “We should consider those moments spent before the Blessed Sacrament as the happiest of our lives.” Come find out why and how to overcome distractions during prayer to persevere in the joy set before!

Spiritual Direction Panel (Cottonwood & Birch Rooms)

Introduction to Spiritual Direction

Have you ever wondered what spiritual direction means? Have you ever wondered how to find a spiritual director for yourself? If you have answered yes to these questions, this breakout is for you! A group from “The Road to Emmaus Spiritual Director Program” will answer these questions and more during this session. Come find out how God may be calling you to deepen your spiritual life.