Sunday, December 6, 2009

12. Agents of change

Fr. Ignacio Llorente based his talk on John 1:35-51. He presented the first encounter of these disciples with Christ as the cornerstone to understand our identity as lay people in the world. Jesus calls us to be agents of change. But to become such, we must first be transformed by an authentic relationship with Him. Click on the title to listen to audio.

Saturday, November 14, 2009

11. Historical perspective on the St. John Community

We resume our talks for the 2009-2010 year. This talks invites us to take a look at the spirituality and style of the St. John Community in the light of the different models of evangelization that were implemented through history. The historical background helps us to be more aware of who we are and why we gather, pray, live and evangelize the way we do.

Our next meeting will be in Corvallis, December 5, 2009, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saturday, June 6, 2009

Talk on the Maxim 10 - Christian Charity

This is the talk on Maxim 10 of the St. John Society's spirituality: the Christian is the one who loves God and others from the heart of Christ. Given by Fr. Lucas Laborde on June 6, 2009. Click on the title to access the audio files.

Saturday, May 23, 2009

Talk on the Maxim 9 - Positive view of reality

This is the talk on Maxim 9 of the St. John Society's spirituality: we have a positive view of reality and, according to our own vocation, we strive to improve it. Given by Fr. Lucas Laborde on May 9, 2009.
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(Audio is in 2 parts. The player will automatically continue with the second part upon finishing the first)

Talk on the Maxim 8 - Unity of Life

This is the talk on Maxim 8 of the St. John Society's spirituality: we are persons that are unified in Christ. Given by Dn. Ignacio Llorente on April 4, 2009.
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Saturday, March 14, 2009

St. John Community Preparation Talk 7 - Intellectual Formation

This is the seventh talk in preparation for the St. John Community on Intellectual Formation. Given by Federico Dundas on March 14, 2009.

The quotes in the recording are from "The Idea of a University" by Cardinal John Henry Newman. Click here to see the quotations.

Saturday, February 14, 2009

Supplementary reading for talk on Maxim 6


This is a lecture given by Catholic philosopher Josef Pieper on the virtue of fortitude. My talk is largely based on his insights. I highly recommend this reading, though you may find it more challenging than the previous ones.

Talk on the Maxim 6 - Fortitude and Sacrifice

This is the talk on Maxim 6 of the St. John Society's spirituality: we are capable of sacrifice, strong and solid Christians... Given by Fr. Lucas Laborde on February 14, 2009.

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Supplementary reading for talk on Maxim 5

This text by Cardinal Newman shows the courage that great saints displayed in their apostolic endeavors trusting in the power of grace. It is an inspiring and epic text - one of those you don't want to miss!

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

St. John Community Preparation Talk 5 - Apostolate

This is a talk on the Maxim 5 of the St. John Community, on the theme of apostolate. Given by Maximo Stock in January, 2009.