Spirituality

What effect does aging have on my spirituality and how I make decisions? Has your perspective on religion and your spiritual journey changed over the years? Why is that? Is that to be expected? What might I learn from those changes? How do I deal with an aging perspective on morality, suffering, and my own family members who seem to regard spirituality and organized religion with disinterest?

St. Mary of the Assumption Church
7215 Newlin Ave.
Whittier, CA 90602

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What does that mean? How do you actually do it? Our faith is useless unless it is useful in our daily lives. Come and hear the answers to those questions and more. For all Franciscans, that expresses the summation of their way of life. As Catholics you are all called to live as Jesus taught, but would you like to know how to do that in practical thoughts and actions? This talk will make it easy and clear.

Beatitudes of Our Lord
13013 Santa Gertrudes Ave.
Whittier, CA 90638

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“I don’t think your baby has a soul”. Those are the words my obstetrician said to me when my ultrasound was taken during my 18th week of pregnancy. A grim prognosis, no medical treatment offered…all I had left was prayer. That’s when St. Pio of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio) became a prominent figure in my life. Come and hear my testimony on the power of prayer and how St. Pio interceded for my family.

St. Mary of the Assumption Church
7215 Newlin Ave.
Whittier, CA 90602

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When you think of a servant, do you see activity done by low-skilled people at the bottom of society? Servanthood is not about position or skill. It’s about attitude. Jesus led through passionate service to his mission and followers. This talk will explore seven principles of Christ-like leadership: being humble, being a follower first, finding greatness in service rather than power, taking risks, serving others like washing their feet, sharing responsibility and authority, and building a team to carry on the mission.

Beatitudes of Our Lord
13013 Santa Gertrudes Ave.
Whittier, CA 90638

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In the banishment and desolation of life, we are not alone. Jesus gave us a Mother, and she is an Eternal Mother, who suffers with those who suffer, is left with those who are left and departs with those who depart. Immersed in this Mystery of Mary the mother. She will be our joy and our stillness, our sweetness, and our invincible strength. Come and learn from Mary’s wisdom.

St. Mary of the Assumption Church
7215 Newlin Ave.
Whittier, CA 90602

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Have you ever found it hard to pray? Do your structured prayers fall flat? What is prayer anyway? This talk will do a deep dive into our prayer life and what it means to “Pray Without Ceasing”, providing a comprehensive structure for exploring the depth and richness of prayer from a Catholic perspective, aiming to inspire and guide participants in their journey of faith.

St. Bruno Church
15740 Citrustree Rd.
Whittier, CA 90603

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During Lent, we contemplate how to respond to God’s gift of Himself to the world. Jesus invites you to live in your family, church, and world with a more thoughtful generosity born of love. Amidst fear, discouragement, and uncertainty of the future, like Mary at the foot of the Cross, how can you grow in faith and trust? How can you find steadiness and wisdom? This talk will provide much wisdom to stay strong and peaceful, even in a storm!

Beatitudes of Our Lord
13013 Santa Gertrudes Ave.
Whittier, CA 90638

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