The Christian tradition teaches that God actively seeks a relationship with us and plants seeds of spiritual significance in every moment of our lives. Our challenge, especially today, is to accept God's gift of faith and nurture it. On Saturday, April 9, 2011, Mayslake Ministries of Lombard, Il will host a morning with Jeremy Langford, editor of Cardinal Bernardin’s bestselling book, "The Gift of Peace" and the author of numerous books, including "Seeds of Faith: Practices to Grow a Healthy Spiritual Life", from 9:00am-Noon at the Doubletree Hotel, 2111 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove. Mr. Langford will explore practices--ancient and new--that help nurture a healthy spiritual life, from prayer and solitude to friendship, service, and even doubt. Seekers and lifelong believers will deepen their faith in practical and profound ways. Additional titles by author, Jeremy Langford, will be available for purchase. Mr. Langford will do a book signing at the conclusion of the event.
The cost is $35 per person and includes a continental breakfast. Register online at www.mayslakeministries.org or by phone at 630-268-9000. Master Card and Visa accepted.
About the presenter: Jeremy Langford is director of communications for the Jesuits in the Upper Midwest and after many years as a Catholic publisher, runs the Langford Literary Agency. He has authored several articles and books, including Seeds of Faith: Practices to Grow a Healthy Spiritual Life; God Moments: Why Faith Really Matters to a New Generation; and The Spirit of Notre Dame. Jeremy earned his bachelor's degree in English and philosophy from the University of Notre Dame and has done graduate studies in theology at Catholic Theological Union. A popular presenter who combines storytelling, humor, and practical theology to make faith come alive, he lives in Evanston, Illinois, with his wife and their three children.
About Mayslake Ministries: Formerly known as the St. Francis Retreat House in Oak Brook, Illinois, Mayslake Ministries is a lay based 501.c.3 not-for-profit organization founded by Fr. Jonathan Foster, OFM, in 1992 as a “retreat house without walls.” For the past twenty years, Mayslake Ministries, 450 E. 22nd St. Lombard, IL, has served the spiritual needs of Christian/Catholic adults from all walks of life. Offering a wide variety of spiritual enrichment programs and retreats, Mayslake Ministries provides a tranquil environment for all people who seek a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. More information is available at www.mayslakeministries.org.
