Specialized Sessions
Choose 2 from the following themes for your specialized sessions on Saturday afternoon.
1. Praying with Sacred Images
Illustrations from Christian Art
Fr. Michael Morris, O.P., internationally recognized art scholar and regular contributor to Magnificat
Fr. Michael Morris, O.P., internationally recognized art scholar and regular contributor to Magnificat
2. Navigating by the Stars
The Saints as Spiritual Guides for Daily Living
Mr. Ralph Martin, distinguished author and leader in renewal movements
Mr. Ralph Martin, distinguished author and leader in renewal movements
3. Praying your Magnificat
Lectio Divina with Magnificat Meditations
Fr. Peter John Cameron, O.P., Editor-in-Chief of Magnificat and acclaimed playwright
Fr. Peter John Cameron, O.P., Editor-in-Chief of Magnificat and acclaimed playwright
4. My Soul is Longing for the Lord
The Psalms as Timeless Prayers of the Human Heart
Sr. Timothea Elliot, R.S.M., renowned Old Testament scholar and seminary professor
Sr. Timothea Elliot, R.S.M., renowned Old Testament scholar and seminary professor
5. Praying Twice
The Hymns of Magnificat and their Tunes
Sr. Genevieve Glen, O.S.B., Magnificat editor for daily offices and recognized composer of liturgical hymns
Sr. Genevieve Glen, O.S.B., Magnificat editor for daily offices and recognized composer of liturgical hymns
6. Bread from Heaven
Eucharistic Imagery in Catholic Authors
Dr. Anthony Esolen, respected Catholic college professor and acclaimed literary critic
Dr. Anthony Esolen, respected Catholic college professor and acclaimed literary critic
7. Making Senses of Scripture
The Hidden Richness of Biblical Texts
Fr. Peter Girard, O.P., seminary professor and nationally known lecturer and spiritual guide
Fr. Peter Girard, O.P., seminary professor and nationally known lecturer and spiritual guide
8. My Spirit Rejoices
Celebrating Liturgical Seasons in the Home
Mrs. Lisa Lickona, wife, mother of a large family, and expert on catechesis for children
Mrs. Lisa Lickona, wife, mother of a large family, and expert on catechesis for children
9. A Two-edged Sword
Why We Should Read the Scriptures Every Day
Msgr. James Turro, nationally known expert in Sacred Scripture and regular contributor to Magnificat
Msgr. James Turro, nationally known expert in Sacred Scripture and regular contributor to Magnificat
10. Thanks Be to God
Developing a Grateful Magnificat Heart
Marilyn Quirk, Magnificat Ministry to Women’s Central Team and close friend of Magnificat
Marilyn Quirk, Magnificat Ministry to Women’s Central Team and close friend of Magnificat
11. Now I Begin
New Hope through the Sacrament of Penance
Fr. Thomas Carzon, O.M.V., Denver pastor and much sought-after spiritual director
Fr. Thomas Carzon, O.M.V., Denver pastor and much sought-after spiritual director
12. Lift up your Hearts
Praying the Parts of the Mass
Fr. Andrew Hofer, O.P., expert in liturgical and patristic theology
Fr. Andrew Hofer, O.P., expert in liturgical and patristic theology
13. Lest They Lose Heart...
Mary and Catholic Parenting Today
Drs. David and Angela Franks, parents of three children and nationally recognized pro-life advocates
Drs. David and Angela Franks, parents of three children and nationally recognized pro-life advocates
14. Hope does not Disappoint
The Forgotten Theological Virtue
Fr. Romanus Cessario, O.P., Senior Editor of Magnificat
Fr. Romanus Cessario, O.P., Senior Editor of Magnificat
15. Behold the Lamb of God
The Saving Presence of the Eucharist
Mr. Douglas Bushman, nationally known religious educator and television personality
Mr. Douglas Bushman, nationally known religious educator and television personality
16. Faith of our Fathers
Ancient Christian writers in Magnificat
Dr. Ann Orlando, wife, mother, and seminary patristics professor
Dr. Ann Orlando, wife, mother, and seminary patristics professor