We are delighted to welcome Dr. Susan Muto on the 5th anniversary of the UN Catholic Club! To celebrate this milestone, the UN Catholic Club will offer a free copy of Dr. Muto's book, A Feast for Hungry Souls: Spiritual Lessons from the Church’s Greatest Masters & Mystics, to all members who formally register. A new registration form will be available soon, and once registered, you can pick up a hard copy of her book at Dr. Tan's office. Stay tuned for more details!
In this enriching talk, we will delve into the profound spiritual teachings of the Church’s most revered figures, exploring how their timeless wisdom can nourish our personal spiritual journeys. Highlighting the key teachings of the Desert Fathers and Mothers, whose ascetic insights laid the foundation for Christian contemplative life, we will also journey through the inspiring lives of the medieval visionaries, Francis and Clare of Assisi, whose radical devotion redefined simplicity and divine love. Finally, we will connect with the transformative reflections of Thomas Merton, the American Trappist monk whose modern contemplative writings resonate deeply in our fast-paced world. The talk will be based on insights from the speaker’s acclaimed work, A Feast for Hungry Souls: Spiritual Lessons from the Church’s Greatest Masters & Mystics.
Speaker: Dr. Susan Muto
Topic: Feeding Our Spiritual Hunger: Embracing the Wisdom of the Church’s Greatest Masters and Mystics
Date/Time: Wednesday, November 6 2024, 1-2 PM EST
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/join (Meeting ID: 9173535387 & Passcode: 9173535387) or Dial-in Number: +16469313860 followed by 9173535387# for access code. (No need to put in participant number, just press # again when asked.)
Speaker Bio: Dr. Susan Muto is the executive director of the Epiphany Association and the Epiphany Institute of Formative Spirituality in Pittsburgh, PA. She holds a Ph.D. in English literature from the University of Pittsburgh and served from 1966 to 1988 at Duquesne University’s Institute of Formative Spirituality. With over forty years of experience, Dr. Muto lectures worldwide on ancient, medieval, and modern spirituality. She has authored over forty books, including works co-written with Father Adrian van Kaam. Her recent titles include A Feast for Hungry Souls (2020), which won first place in the 2021 Catholic Media Association Book Awards, Enter the Narrow Gate (2021), and Formation for the Spiritual Life (2023). Recognized with numerous awards, Dr. Muto received the 2014 Aggiornamento Award for her contributions to church renewal. Her resources are available at www.epiphanyassociation.org.
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