Making Friends with Prophets

The Beatitudes begin with the poor, and then extend to others, the peacemakers and, most strongly, prophets. Come and visit with some prophets from Scripture and stories. We will look at these characteristics as foundational to the vocation and lifestyle of prophets, all of which are closely connected to their messages.

So how good are we at resisting, remembering, releasing, raging (in a holy way), and rejoicing? Jesus, of course, is the Prophet par excellence, but there are many ways to express our art of imitating and becoming prophets, practicing, or -- at least -- becoming friends of the prophets.

About the Presenter:

Megan McKenna is a renowned Catholic theologian, lecturer, storyteller and author of over 50 books. She has given workshops and lectured in numerous places in North and South America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, as well as Ireland, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore, Haiti and Burma. Megan works with indigenous groups, in base Christian communities, and with justice and peace groups as well as parishes, dioceses, and religious communities.

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