CSM, Sisters of Mercy to partner for Lenten series
OMAHA, Neb. – College of Saint Mary and the Sisters of Mercy are partnering to present a three-part Lenten series on the spirituality of anti-racism, which will feature guest speaker Patrick Saint-Jean, S.J.
“A Lenten Journey: Explore Anti-Racism as a Spiritual Practice” builds on Saint-Jean’s book “The Spiritual Work of Racial Justice: A Month of Meditations with Ignatius of Loyola.” Adapting the spiritual exercises to racial justice, the book provides readings, reflection, journaling and action for each day. The author gives some painful examples of racism from the United States, other countries and from his own life as a man of color as he navigates our racially polarized world.
Saint-Jean, a Jesuit regent who currently teaches in the psychology department at Creighton University, will speak at 7 p.m. March 23 in Hillmer Art Gallery at College of Saint Mary. This is a hybrid event, being held in person and live streamed via Zoom. Pre-registration is required.
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This event is part of series hosted in collaboration with Sister of Mercy. You do not need to attend the series to attend the live presentation by Patrick Saint-Jean. For more information regarding the rest of the series events click here.
In preparation for the Lenten Journey, a half-day virtual retreat will be 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26. The retreat will include an overview of the program, an anti-racism primer and an exploration into Saint-Jean’s book along with a variety of spiritual practices. On Ash Wednesday, participants will receive their first virtual prompt taken from the book, followed by one prompt every Wednesday through Lent. Three 90-minute Conversation and Reflection Circles will be hosted on March 12, 26 and April 9. The sessions will be from noon to 1:30 p.m.
