Other Institute Activities

Thursday, February 28, 2019 (12:00pm)

A free lunch seminar

 Those who attend or work within university communities like UVA are acutely aware of what makes them different than most other people. But are we fundamentally missing something about who we and others are and what living within a community requires and returns? You're invited to attend this faculty-led lunch seminar on the life and writings of Canadian philosopher Jean Vanier, who in 1964 abandoned his academic career to aid, support, and live with individuals with intellectual disabilities. Vanier and the small L'Arche communities he helped create across the world will challenge us to rethink who we are, what it means to discover a vocation, and what the demands of Christ's love and the unity of the Church lead us to. Seats are limited, so reserve one by emailing Charles Kromkowski (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or Jocelyn Moore (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

Suggested readings: 1) "A spirituality centered on the mystery of the poor"; 2) "A spirituality lived in community"