The Catholic Community of St. Ignatius in collaboration with Mount Saint Agnes Theological Center for Women
Sacrifice, the Holy Sacrifice of Mass, and self-sacrifice are central to the vocabulary and life of Christians. In our contemporary world we see too many examples of distorted understandings of sacrifice and self-sacrifice. International scholar Dr. James Alison and several Baltimore-area scripture scholars, theologians, and pastoral ministers will explore the authentic understandings of sacrifice. A retreat and various cultural events seek to further deepen our understanding of Christ’s redemptive love.
All events are free, open to the public, and held at St. Ignatius Church, except as noted below.
St. Ignatius Church 740 N. Calvert Street Baltimore, Maryland 21202 Click here for directions to St. Ignatius
John R. Donahue, SJ Professor Emeritus of New Testament Studies St. Mary’s Seminary and University Monday, September 24, 2007 7:00 p.m. The presentation will survey the many expressions for the saving death of Jesus in the New Testament.
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James Alison, Ph.D. Monday, October 1, 2007 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Drawing on his intense studies of René Girard, James Alison will examine the notion of sacrifice in the Christian tradition.  This two hour exercise, part of which will be interactive, is a dimension of the adult catechesis Dr. Alison is developing.  Mount Saint Agnes Theological Center for Women is proud to have introduced James Alison to Baltimore and, now, to be in collaboration with the church at St. Ignatius to bring his creative thinking to a wider audience.
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Fr. Brian O. McDermott, SJ Rector, Loyola College Jesuit Community Monday, October 15, 2007 7:00 p.m. Fr. McDermott will explore the relationships between the thought of René Girard and James Alison to the dynamic of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola.
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A Parish Retreat in Ignatian Hall Friday, October 26 - Sunday, October 28, 2007 The retreat seeks to deepen personal faith, call participants to the justice dimension of our Catholic faith and form small-faith communities.
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Sunday, November 4, 2007 3:00 p.m.
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Homilist: William C. Rickle, SJ Director, Institute on Migration, Culture and Ministry, Loyola College Sunday, November 18, 2007 10:30 a.m. Followed by a reception and update on immigration issues
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Wednesday, December 12, 2007 7:30 p.m. Corpus Christi Church 110 W. Lafayette Ave. Baltimore, Maryland 21217 In conjunction with Corpus Christi and St. Vincent de Paul parishes.
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Monday, December 31, 2007 8:00 p.m.
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Click here for information and registration for Mount Saint Agnes' Fall 2007 Onsite Programs