Living Faith in a Secular World
Transforming Our Lives (Rick Gaillardetz)
Modern household technologies offer tremendous benefits, but we should also be aware of the impact these benefits may have on our faith. Rick Gaillardetz, speaker, writer and father of four boys, got interested in this topic when he began to notice the unintended impact technology was having on his family.
Gone are the days when the moral and medical arguments for saving sex for marriage are sufficient. Hear Mary Beth Bonacci, international chastity speaker, share the message our teens need to hear. You may be surprised to hear that teens welcome her message.
Sharing Our Faith (Michael Wright)
If we want to help move people along their spiritual paths, we need to read our audience and meet them where they are. Michael Wright, marketing executive, tells us how even our workplace can provide the perfect opportunity to share our faith.
Time, Talent & Treasure (Tony Dispigno)
Our time, talents and treasures come from God, as do the unique passions He has put in each of our hearts. Tony Dispigno, who has spent his career raising money for a number of large, non-profit organizations, shares ideas about how to “give till it feels good”.
What are we doing to live out our faith given the challenges we see in our communities and our world? Lou Nanni, Notre Dame VP, points out that after thoughtful reflection, many of us would have to admit our response is rather lukewarm.
“Be in the world, but not of the world.”
Sports & Spirituality (Pat Kelly)
Participation in sports is a tremendous way to build Christian virtues -- and coaches play a big role in building these virtues. Fr. Pat Kelly, an outstanding athlete in high school and college, coached after college, and now teaches at Seattle University in both the Theology Department as well as in the Center for Sport and Exercise.
Pride, like drugs, can give us an initial high from feelings of superiority. But just like the high from drugs leads to an inevitable low, the high of pride leads to the low of envy. Michael Wright, marketing executive, shares how easy it is to to find ourselves on both ends of the spectrum.
Building Better Families (Matthew Kelly)
Matthew Kelly, who has spoken to over 3 million people in over 50 different countries, offers practical and proven advice for raising amazing children -- advice that recognizes the culture we live in, the time pressures we face and the influences that affect us on a daily basis.
Silence is Golden (Larry Cunningham)
Sometimes we need to turn off the computer, set aside the newspaper, put away the iPod, and even politely turn down an invitation by a friend. As Notre Dame professor Larry Cunningham tells us, silence is something we have to actively create. And when we do, the effect on our soul can be priceless.
