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Gary Riebe-Estrella SVD, STD Keynote Presentation Congress'09
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Biblical Foundations for Consecrated Life: A Prophetic Vision

How does consecrated life rekindle its authentic character, reinstate its moral credibility, and respond to the challenges of our time?  vanThanh Nguyen, S.V.D., S.T.D., assistant professor of New Testament Studies and chair of Biblical Languages and Literature at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago will proffer the answer that is found in the rediscovery of the biblical prophetic model. The session explores the biblical landscape to better define a prophetic model and vision to guide contemporary religious life. In three presentations accentuating themes of consecrated life as both a life of prophetic vision and witness and the evangelical vows as a prophetic way of life, Fr Nguyen will outline an approach to consecrated life that is vital for the challenges and obligations ahead for consecrated life in the church. All presentations will include reflection and sharing by participants. The program gathers at 8:30 AM and closes by 3PM. 

vanThanh Nguyen, S.V.D., S.T.D., a missionary of the Society of the Divine Word, is assistant professor of  New Testament Studies and chairs the department of Biblical Languages and Literature at Catholic Theological Union, in Chicago. He holds master and doctoral  degrees in Theology and is the book review editor of  New Theology Review.  He contributes regularly for different journals.  His latest publications include:  “Luke’s Passion as Story of Good News,” The Bible Today 48 (March/April 2010) 61-67; “Evangelizing Empire: The Gospel and Mission of St. Paul,” SEDOS Bulletin 41 (May-June 2009).

Dates and Location:
September 25, 2010 Bon Secours Spiritual Center, Baltimore, MD
October 16, 2010 Savior Center, Kansas City, KS
November 13, 2010 Maria Center, St. Louis, MO
November 20, 2010 Xavier Center, Convent Station, NJ
December 11, 2010  OLLC, San Antonio, TX

 

Register online by clicking on one of the above links or mail your check with the complete contact information and date of the event to:  Religious Formation Conference, 8820 Cameron Street, Silver Spring, MD 20910.                                                                Phone: 301-588-4938.  E-mail ydebruin@relforcon.org.