Tuesdays, July 8, 15, and 22, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Virtual via Zoom
In this Jubilee year of HOPE, what inspires us to live in hope? How do we remain hopefully faithful in times of upheaval? St. Francis wrote the beloved Canticle of Creation in 1225, praising God’s profound goodness present in all God’s creation. St. Bonaventure developed a spiritual theology that enhances our understanding, prayer, and reflection on this masterful work.
During these evenings, we will listen to the ancient wisdom of St. Francis and St. Bonaventure and how their wisdom speaks to our contemporary realities of change, chaos, and uncertainty. As we commemorate the 800th anniversary of the Canticle of Creation, as well as the feast day of St. Bonaventure on July 15, we will share the timeless treasure of their spirituality, continuing to give us nourishment for today.
Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Sr. Pat Doody has been a Sister of St. Francis of Dubuque, Iowa, for 39 years. Sr. Pat’s background includes ministry as an English and theology teacher in Catholic high schools in Iowa and Chicago, parish faith formation director/pastoral associate in multi-cultural parishes in Chicago and Mississippi, and director of novices for the Third Order Regular Franciscan Common Novitiate in St. Louis.
She served as a member of the congregation’s Franciscan Charism team in vocation and formation ministries. She also ministered at Briar Cliff University as vice president for mission and leadership development. She has a Ph.D. in Practical Theology from St. Thomas University in Miami Gardens, Florida, an M.Div. from Loyola University, Chicago, and an M.Ed. and B.A. from North Georgia College and State University. Sr. Pat currently lives in Alabama, serving as chaplain and activities coordinator for elderly adults with dementia.
**Please note: Registration is for all three sessions, and single sessions will not be offered.
$15 per person for the entire series; please register online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by noon on Thursday, July 3.
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Sr. Pat Doody, OSFOrganizer of Celebrating the Canticle Series with St. Bonaventure, with Sr. Pat DoodyOriginally from Atlanta, Ga., Sr. Pat Doody has been a Sister of St. Francis of Dubuque, Iowa, for 36 years. She entered the Sisters of St. Francis after five years of teaching English in Georgia public high schools. Sr. Pat’s background includes ministry as an English and theology teacher in Catholic secondary schools in Iowa and Chicago, parish faith formation director/pastoral associate in multi-cultural parishes in Chicago and Mississippi, and director of novices for the Third Order Regular Franciscan Common Novitiate in St. Louis. She served as a member of the congregation’s Franciscan Charism team working in vocation and formation ministries and most recently concluded ministry at Briar Cliff University, where she served as vice president for mission. She has a Ph.D. in Practical Theology from St. Thomas University in Miami Gardens, Florida, an M.Div. from Loyola University, Chicago, and an M.Ed. and B.A. from North Georgia College and State University. Sr. Pat currently lives in Alabama.
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