The Church In The 21st Century Center: Recent Episodes
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The Church in the 21st Century (C21) Center at Boston College is a catalyst and resource for the renewal of the Catholic Church in the United States.
Agape Latte presents a story about love and the importance of sharing it, working for it, and living it as a verb - featuring Dan Ponsetto, Welles R. Crowther Director for Volunteer and Service Learning.
Fr. Greg Boyle, S.J., speaks about the importance of kinship and seeing and serving the widow, the orphan, and the stranger.
Mike Sacco, Kerry Cronin, Steve Pope, Mary Troxell speak on how students' relationships and service experiences can influence their conscience.
Nancy Pineda Madrid gives a talk titled: La Virgen de Guadalupe: Un Pentocostes Americano
Agape Latte presents a powerful story of love and loss featuring Jack Dunn, Associate VP of University Communications at Boston College.
Professor Richard Gaillardetz discusses if the Francis moment is just that, or if we are we seeing the beginning of a new ecclesial trajectory for the ministry of the Bishop of Rome?
Sr. Katarina Schuth, O.S.F., discusses seminary formation, its recent history, and its future.
Agape Latte and the C21 Center at Boston College present a Thanksgiving Edition story featuring BC professor and Cotting School president, Dave Manzo.
Kenneth Himes, O.F.M. Professor of Theological Ethics, Boston College Department of Theology on The Catholic Voter and the Signs of Our Times.
Mary Gautier uses her statistical research and analysis to shed light on the state of the priesthood in the United States.
Four distinguished Boston College faculty women address the theme of "Forming Conscience: Raising Consciousness" toward responsible Christian faith in our contemporary world.
Listen to Rafael Luciani and he speaks on Pope Francis`understanding the role of culture in evangelization and how this is one of the greatest challenges of our time.
This talk highlights some of the remarkable work being done within religious communities around the world to bring restoration to people and land.
25% of Latino households in the U.S. are affected by the prison industrial complex in some way. We must grapple with the realities of detention and deportation among our parish families to find a voice of liberation and solidarity in our communities.
American Catholicism in the 21st century is in the midst of a major demographic and cultural transformation driven. It is driven largely by the fast-growing presence of Hispanics, who currently make up about half of all Catholics in the United States.
The power of deep listening and safe storytelling ensures a safe place for those telling his or her story. William Casey explains the “Restorative Justice Healing Circle” approach as that safe place in this lecture.
Can one prayer to God help us help someone else? Hearing God's whispers and turning them into action for others is the message in this Agape Latte with Karen Kiefer, Associate Director of the C21 Center.
In this presentation Dr. Carolyn Woo will share how her own faith story continues within the story of Catholic Relief Services.
Gustavo Gutiérrez, O.P., tells his personal story as it interfaces with the development of liberation theology.
In this exciting Agape Latte, Tom Wesner explains that God is full of surprises. How will you surprise God?
Listen to Brian Braman, guest editor of the Fall 2015 C21 Resources magazine, as he explores the power of storytelling; how stories shape who we are, where we come from, and how we understand ourselves.
The Brien O'Brien and Mary Hasten Lecture commemorates the 50th anniversary of Nostra Aetate and and Yom HaShoah with Manfred Deselaers, Director, Auschwitz Center for Dialogue and Prayer, and respondent, Rabbi Daniel Lehmann, President, Hebrew College.
Assistant Professor in Boston College's Philosophy Department Mary Troxell leads an interactive discussion about the importance of faith and agapic love within the family, life and your future.
In this panel discussion, members of the BC community share their experiences and how they encounter God through their relationships, through their work, through their vocation, and through their marriage.
What role does faith play in your daily life, in your relationships, and the journey forward? Asst. Dean of the Carroll School of Management Ethan Sullivan shares his experiences about his faith and self-sacrificing love in his personal journey of life.
Asst. Professor of Hispanic Ministry Hosffman Ospino leads a panel discussion on the influx of Latino Catholics in recent years, the strains of deportation on Hispanic immigrant families, and the role of the church in responding to both issues.
Fr. Jeremy Zipple, S.J., a double graduate of Boston College, a director and writer of documentaries for National Geographic, PBS and Discovery, shares his insights about how his faith has led him to create documentaries with a focus social justice focus.
Fr. Casey Beaumier, S.J., Director of Boston College's Institute for Advanced Jesuit Studies, shares how his Jesuit education led him to find his path in life.
Families today are structured and defined differently than they were in the past. Boston College Professor Steve Pope discusses how the Church is addressing these changes and how we can bring the gospel more into the way we live as families.
Raising children is a difficult task for many parents, and handing on the faith is even more challenging. Boston College Director of Volunteer and Service Learning Dan Ponsetto touches upon his experiences as a parent in this conversational workshop.
Listen to Boston College's Arrupe Program Director Margaret Nuzzolese explore the questions of being "Blessed. Broken. Shared" on the path to reaffirming faith during the serpentine roads that comprise life's journey.
Special Christmas Agape Latte speaker, Katie Dalton, shares her story on the importance of Christmas and family.
Listen to panelists discuss the key challenges ahead for the future of the ministries of Catholic Health and Social Services and the tensions between best practices in service delivery and adherence to Church teaching.
Listen to Archbishop Thomas Wenski discuss the Catholic vision on immigration reform as part of the Church in the 21st Century Center's Episcopal Visitor Lecture initiative.
Award-winning author and producer of General Hospital, Gerry Straub, shares his personal journey from being a renowned network producer to producing films that foster compassion for those who suffer from hunger and injustice.
Listen to Sr. Helen Prejean share her journey and insight of the movie, "Dead Man Walking" as a prison minister and advocate for the abolition of the death penalty.
Based on his book Jesus: A Pilgrimage, Father James Martin provides stories and scholarship that seeks to reconcile the historical Jesus with the Christ of faith.
Fr. Kenneth Himes, O.F.M. explores the reality of poverty has challenged the moral convictions of humanity throughout history. How are Christians called to respond to poverty? More importantly, how do we respond to those who suffer the effects of poverty.
Natalia Imperatori-Lee, Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Manhattan College discusses the Role of the Marginalized in Ecclesial Reform, followed by respondent Fr. Tom O'Meara, Warren Professor of Theology Emeritus at University of Notre Dame.
Cardinal Kasper speaks on the topic of his newly translated book Mercy: The Essence of the Gospel and the Key to Christian Life (Paulist Press, 2014).
Novelist Alice McDermott addresses is it love that transforms us, or the recounting of it? Does the effort to shape a story reveal what goes unseen, or does the storyteller create meaning where life tells us no meaning can be found?...
Archbishop Emeritus of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, discusses the paradox of Revelation and Divine Action.
Archbishop Joseph Tobin, C.Ss.R. of Indianapolis explores a vision for Church-communion that aims to transcend the frequent and intense challenges of polemical and ideological polarization.
Francis has set a new tone for the papacy, but the impact of his leadership remains unclear this early in his reign. This panel brings together four experts of diverse experience and perspective for a robust discussion of his Papacy and the global church.
Fr. Dan Horan, O.F.M. brings the Franciscan tradition to life by imagining our faith journeys in terms of "dating" as a dynamic, creative, and renewing spiritual thread for twenty-first century Christians.
Associate Director of the Philosophy Department's Lonergan Institute Kerry Cronin, discusses how to use what you’ve already figured out about dating and relationships to step up, make up, break up, speak up...and find your way to something real.
Fr. William Neenan, S.J., Vice President and Special Assistant to the President, shares five things that he has learned at Boston College.
Basic to Advent is the miracle of the incarnation. But how are we to understand that doctrine? Listen to Gary Anderson, Professor of Theology at the University of Notre Dame, explain how we must attend to Christ's sacramental presence among the poor.
Listen to an exciting conversation with Meyer Chambers of at Boston College's campus ministry, for a special CHRISTMAS EDITION Agape Latte!
Listen to a conversation about the prophetic witness of Catholic women, who through their passion, talents, scholarship, and personal sense of vocation, remain committed in hope to a Catholic Church at its best.
The Former President of Ireland and Canon Lawyer Mary McAleese and Boston College Theology Professor Richard R. Gaillardetz discuss models of leadership in the Church and the Vatican II notion of broad participation and shared responsibility.
Boston College Director of Public Affairs Jack Dunn describes how baggage and regrets can hold us back from becoming our true selves. Let go and let God in.
John L. Allen, Vatican analyst and senior correspondent for the National Catholic Reporter, shares observations and stories of the emerging papacy of Francis and how this humble pastor is renewing the Catholic Church of the 21st Century.
Dr. Phyllis Zagano discuss the theological rationale and historical evidence — Eastern and Western — that women have been and can again be ordained as deacons.
Listen to Agape Latte special guest speaker Fr. Jeremy Clarke, S.J., Assistant Professor in Boston College's History Department, share his viewpoints on faith.
Listen and learn to explore poetry and prayer through faith with Boston College English Professor Paul Mariani. Be inspired by his works and the works of Dante, Gerard Manley Hopkins, T.S. Eliot and more!
Special Agape Latte guest speaker, Boston College Head Football Coach, Steve Addazio shares his passion for life and faith.
Lawrence Cunningham, the John A. O'Brien Professor of Theology (Emeritus) at the University of Notre Dame discusses mysticism and the intellectual life.
Dr. Paul E. Farmer, Kolokotrones Professor at Harvard Medical School and Boston College Professor Roberto Goizueta discuss Dr. Farmer's vision for healthcare, the reality of social inequality and the option for the poor.
Fr. Daniel J. Harrington, S.J. and Christopher R. Matthews celebrate their new book, Encountering Jesus in the Scriptures, by discussing some of the best modern scholarship to assist one in encountering Jesus.
Boston College Adjunct Assistant Professor Mary Troxell discusses her "favorite mistakes" made through her life's journey.
Auxiliary Bishop Robert W. McElroy of the Archdiocese of San Francisco discusses the challenges of Catholic teaching on war and peace in today's world. This lecture is part of The Church in the 21st Century Center's Episcopal Visitor Program.
Anna Moreland and Joe Curran, editors of the book, New Voices in Catholic Theology, share the profound influence of theologian Michael Buckely, S.J. on their scholarship, while presenting some of the best original work being done in theology today.
Tom Roberts of the National Catholic Reporter moderates a panel of chief editors of prominent Catholic magazines addressing opportunities and challenges covering the Catholic Church in the 21st Century.
Fr. Robert Imbelli, Boston College Associate Professor of Theology, is joined by respondents Pr. Marina McCoy and Pr. Khaled Anatolios to address the Catholic intellectual tradition and it's relationship to learning, our faith and our world.
Listen to Fr. Terry P. Devino, S.J., Vice President and University Secretary of Boston College, and Director of Manresa House talk about God's profound love and the goodness that lives with each one of us.
Listen to Peter Folan, Assistant Director of Program Management for Boston College's First Year Experience, share his life story with students at Agape Latte.
Catherine Cornille, professor and chairperson of the Theology Department at Boston College and her husband, Philosophy Professor, Jeffrey Bloechl, discuss their family's journey on Spain's El Camino de Santiago.
Listen and learn about effective strategies to engage young people through retreats at parishes, high schools, and college campuses.
In this panel discussion moderated by the Director of Volunteer and Service Learning at Boston College, Dan Ponsetto, panelists share the various ways that effective community service can lead to a stronger connection with God.
Fr. Boyle shares his reflections on community and the sacredness of life through the lens of Ignatian spirituality, drawn from more than 20 years of work with formerly gang-involved and recently incarcerated men and women in Los Angeles.
Matt Weber, BC alumnus and author of "Fearing the Stigmata," and producer for CatholicTV discusses the challenges and the immense joys of publicly living out the Catholic faith.
Previewing selections from their latest book, Catholic Spiritual Practices: A Treasury of Old and New (Paraclete Press, 2012), the editors, Colleen M. Griffith and Thomas H. Groome, discuss how spiritual practices help to strengthen the life of faith.
A special discussion with a panel of women religious reflecting on the documentary "Women & Spirit."
Fr. Casey Beaumier, SJ and panelists Tim Hanchin and Marina Pastrana discuss the topic of Living and Relationships.
As part of The Church in the 21st Century Center's Episcopal Visitor Program, Archbishop Harry J. Flynn shares his reflections on handing on the faith in the 21st century, drawing from more than 20 years of experience as a bishop.
A conversation with Matt Weber of CatholicTV and Professor Tom Groome about handing on the faith in the 21st century
This lecture addresses the contributions of women to interreligious dialogue and of interreligious dialogue to feminist thinking within particular religions, while critically reflecting on challenges and avenues for collaboration.
Fr. Ronald Rolheiser, OMI, Oblate School of Theology President, offers reflections on St. Thérèse of Lisieux and the contemporary Carmelite mystic Ruth Burrows, as part of a daylong session which included large group Centering Prayer practice.
Fr. Ronald Rolheiser, OMI, Oblate School of Theology President, offers reflections on St. Thérèse of Lisieux and the contemporary Carmelite mystic Ruth Burrows, as part of a daylong session which included large group Centering Prayer practice.
Mary E. Walsh, Boston College Lynch School of Education Professor, moderates a panel discussion with Sr. Barbara Quinn, RSCJ, Sr. Callista Roy, CSJ and Sr. Annette McDermott on women religious.
The National Catholic Reporter's John L. Allen, moderates a panel of experts in theology and constitutional law including M. Cathleen Kaveny, Rev. J. Bryan Hehir and Boston Law School Dean, Vincent D. Rougeau on the threat to American religious liberty.
Boston College Philosophy Professor Brian Braman explains how the life of the mind can move us outside of ourselves and into loving conversation with God.
In keeping with the prominence of John’s Gospel on Good Friday and the Easter season, this workshop focuses on problems and possibilities connected with John’s Passion narrative, and reflects on several Johannine themes relevant to the Easter season.
In keeping with the prominence of John’s Gospel on Good Friday and the Easter season, this workshop focuses on problems and possibilities connected with John’s Passion narrative, and reflects on several Johannine themes relevant to the Easter season.
Fr. Jack Butler, Boston College Vice President for University Mission and Ministry, explains how confronting death as Christians can actually animate us in the way we live our lives.
Monsignor Liam Bergin, Sacramental Theologian and Visiting Scholar of Irish Studies at Boston College addresses the great challenge of living a Christian life and handing on the faith in a distracted age. A renewed understanding of Confirmation can help.
Fr. Michael Boughton, S.J. shares his insights regarding prayer and his journey as a Jesuit.
Boston College Theology Professor Stephen Pope explores why it is so important to forgive in spite of the trouble and the heartache often involved.
Tomeau Esderich Barcelo and Maria Rocio Calvo Vilches, resident ministers and professors at Boston College, share about the exciting possibilities opened up by living married life open to the Spirit.
Sheila McMahon, Director of the Women’s Resource Center at Boston College, reflects on how questions and doubts about faith can actually serve as opportunities for the unfolding of God’s grace in our lives.
Maria Sannella, Professor of Marketing at Boston College, examines common marketing practices—both ethical and unethical—and the consequences of ignoring unethical behavior.
Catherine Brunell, campus minister at Boston College, explores how an ongoing process of discernment can help us live towards freedom not only in life’s big moments but also in the day-to-day.