Lectures
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The Dr. J.T. Vincent Lou Lecture Series
The Dr. J. T. Vincent Lou Lectures are made possible by a generous gift that enables us to offer educational opportunities on social justice topics. Dr. Lou shared the Sparkill Dominicans’ deep commitment to social justice and these lectures, given in his memory, perpetuate Dr. Lou’s legacy as a great humanitarian. Read about Dr. Lou’s incredible life story.
Events are held at Dominican Convent in Sparkill, NY and are free and open to the public. Check our site often for upcoming seminars or access past events below.
Light Shining in Darkness: Dominican Life in a Context of Cosmic Consciousness
2026
Join us for a biblical reflection on what stars can teach us as we engage in greater cosmic consciousness and care for creation. Stars invite us into contemplation, widen our perspective, speak to us of God’s passionate love guided by Jesus the Daystar (2 Pet 1:19), and galvanize us to advocate for eco-justice and to adopt practices of more intentional care for the cosmos. Stars give us an immense sense of hope, reminding us that all of creation will be taken into the transforming power of the Risen One, made new through the rhythms of death and new life in an unfolding universe.
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Jesus Christ: Expanding our View
2024
Please Click Here to join this Zoom event featuring presenter and noted theologian Sr. Carla Mae Streeter, OP on April 25, 2024 at 6:30 PM ET. Here Sr. Carla Mae will offer Theological background to help prepare preachers to proclaim the Good News. Sr. Carla Mae Streeter, O.P., Th.D., is presently Professor Emerita of Systematic […]
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Father James Martin, Building Bridges
Fr. James Martin addresses us on Tuesday, April 11th at 7pm for a free lecture, “Building Bridges: The Gospels and LGBTQ Outreach.” Visit our event page for registration and webinar link. Register online or call 845-359-4156 to register by phone.
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Diversity is Our Strength
2019
A thought-provoking journey through our long history as a nation wrestling with issues of racial justice and religious freedom. A Dr. J.T. Vincent Lou Lecture.
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Softened Hearts: Catholic Identity in a Polarized America
2019
A reflection on the harsh treatment of immigrants and other marginalized groups and draws on the teaching of Pope Francis to point to a way forward. A Dr. J.T. Vincent Lou Lecture.
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Is God’s Charity Broad Enough for Bears?
An exploration of action for ecojustice as an intrinsic part of Christian Faith. A Dr. J.T. Vincent Lou Lecture. View on Youtube.
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Dorothy Day, Oscar Romero, and the New Faces of Holiness Today
Robert Ellsberg, award-winning author of many books on saints, examines the meaning of sainthood and the models of holiness necessary for our time. A Dr. J.T. Vincent Lou Lecture. View on YouTube.
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Your Kingdom Is Built on Truth and Justice
2021
Truth and justice are often connected in scripture but the relationship between them can feel nebulous. Why are the two so often linked? As people deeply concerned about justice, how do we also find the energy to care about truth? Why is the pursuit of truth in our world of “fake news” one of the […]
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