Podcasts about garaventa center

Audio reading of Olivia Amato's "Look At Me", a top winner of the 2022 Garaventa Center high school essay contest. Read by actor Darlene Sorensen.

Audio reading of Reid Whitmore's essay, "Red, Yellow, and Orange Memories", a top winner of the 2022 Garaventa Center high school essay contest. Read by actor Ross Laguzza.

Dr. Karen Eifler of UP's Garaventa Center pokes around the smash hit Ted Lasso and illuminates themes of grace and transcendence the show's writers may not have anticipated. Or did they?

Dr. Matt Eggemeier of College of the Holy Cross speaks as a guest of UP's Garaventa Center

Lecture by Dr.Bill Cook for the Garaventa Center

Dr. Karen Eifler, co-director of the Garaventa Center, highlights elements of Schitt’s Creek – the series that swept the comedy category in the 2020 Primetime Emmy Awards – and proposes what we can learn from this Canadian sitcom to deepen our understanding of Catholic faith. March 2, 2021. Co-sponsored by the Garaventa Center and the Beckman Humor Project.

Theologian Dr. Jessica Coblentz explores the tensions between notions of sanctity and depression, and offers strategies for navigating those. Hosted by the Garaventa Center, 10/20/20.

MIT Professor of History Jeffrey Ravel focuses on "The Case of the French Revolution of 1789 and French Catholicism" as he explores the role of religion in watershed historical events and its relevance in global politics today, 2/18/20. Sponsored by the Garaventa Center.

UP Senior Theology student Andrew Plasker explores Marie Kondo's methodology for "tidying up" and how her attitudes toward cleaning can enrich spiritual practices and help us look at our faiths in new ways, 2-11-20.  Co-sponsored by the Beckman Humor Project and the Garaventa Center.

Linda Plitt Donaldson, MSW, PhD, examines the life of Dorothy Day, Catholic Social Teaching, and evidence-based practices to address and end homelessness, 11/5/19. Donaldson is Director of the Institute for Innovation in Health and Human Services at James Madison University in Virginia, and has worked and studied homelessness in the D.C. area for over 25 years. Co-sponsored by the Garaventa Center and the Dorothy Day Social Work Program.

Dr. Ryan Kenton of UP Biology dives into the world of actual parasitic wasps, worms, and fungus that have been found to turn thousands of other species into assorted forms of "zombies!" 10/30/19. Co-sponsored by the Garaventa Center and the Beckman Humor Project.

Photographer and painter Anne Goetze tells the story behind her artwork depicting the lives of the Visitation Nuns in Annecy, France, 10/22/19. Sponsored by the Garaventa Center.

Dr. Robin Jensen, Professor of Theology at the University of Notre Dame and concurrent Professor of the History of Art, presents a survey of the ways the Holy Cross and Christ's Passion have been depicted in the history of Christian art. Jensen also discusses reasons for the late emergence of both the cross and crucifixion in Christian iconography and consider the ways their depictions developed, varied, and were transformed in different places and through the centuries. Sponsored by the Garaventa Center.

Celebrated writers read from their works, followed by a moderated panel examining how their faith influences and intersects the inspiration, process, and products of their imaginations. The panel includes:Poet GC Waldrep, Professor of English at Bucknell University, whose new book Feast Gently, was just released by Tupelo Press. GC is the acting director of the Stadler Center for Poetry at Bucknell, and editor of West Branch magazine. Poet and fiction writer Rachel Jamison Webster, Director of the Creative Writing Program at Northwestern University, whose new book Mary is a River, is out now and (among many other things) considers and creates using the voice of Mary Magdalene. Novelist and essayist Allison Grace Myers, who currently teaches at Texas State University, is working on her first novel. Her essay "Perfume Poured Out," was published by Image Journal, and was honorable mention for the 2017 Best American Essays anthology. Poet, professor and scholar Sr. Eva Hooker, CSC, Professor of English and Writer in Residence at Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Indiana. Her most recent book of poetry, Godwit, has been described as pastoral, startling and luminous.Moderator Matthew Minicucci, Adjunct Instructor for the UP English Department.Co-sponsored by the Garaventa Center, UP Dept of English, Schoenfeldt Distinguished Writers Series and Portland Magazine. 

Christopher Pramuk, PhD, Chair of Ignatian Thought and Imagination at Regis University, presents the remarkable story of one-time slave trader John Newton, the composer of the song “Amazing Grace,” as a portal into the struggle for diversity and inclusion in the US and beyond, 3-20-19. Pramuk, the author of Hope Sings, So Beautiful: Graced Encounters Across the Color Line, explores the many beautiful and often painful ways that grace can break open our social horizons, from the classroom to the political realm to our efforts to create a truly diverse and welcoming environment on our university campuses. Sponsored by the Garaventa Center.

UP School of Education doctoral fellow Danielle Trollinger presents a humorous look at what hipsters -- with their love of the authentic, the vintage and the obscure -- have to offer the field of theology, 2-6-19. Co-sponsored by the Beckman Humor Project and the Garaventa Center.

Dr. William Chafe, Emeritus Professor of History at Duke University, shines a light on how racism remains a powerful force in American society today,  even though a great many Americans refuse to admit it. Co-sponsored by UP Political Science and the Garaventa Center, 2-4-19.

Elizabeth Blake, PhD, assistant professor of Russian at Saint Louis University, discusses the "Catholic underground" Dostoevsky portrayed in his works as he was alternately repelled and fascinated by Catholicism in all its medieval, Reformation and modern manifestations, 11-12-18. Sponsored by the Garaventa Center.

Justin Yeakel, PhD, professor of theoretical ecology at UC Merced, plumbs the surprising wisdom of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein with regard to competitive forces and survival in ecological communities, 10-24-18. Co-sponsored by the Beckman Humor Project and Garaventa Center.

Bernard Prusak, PhD, director of the Center for Ethics and Social Responsibility at King's College, presents, "Conscience After Religion: On the Political and Moral Implications of Growing Religious Non-Affiliation," 10-9-18. In his talk, Prusak explores the concept and potential ramifications of "conscience after religion." Sponsored by the Garaventa Center.

Fr. Dan Groody, CSC, of the Kellogg Institute for International Studies at Notre Dame asks, amidst the divisive and polarizing rhetoric around migrants and refugees today, what does it mean to be witness to the body of Christ? Co-sponsored by the Garaventa Center and Catholic Charities of Oregon. 10-3-18

Thomas Landy, PhD, director of the McFarland Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture at the College of the Holy Cross, presents the 2018 Zahm Lecture: A Guide to College in 8 Contradictions, 9/12/18. In his talk, Dr. Landy shares why there may have never been a better time than NOW to be a learner. Sponsored by the Garaventa Center. Transcript available under Attachments tab.

We mustn't focus on the seen to the exclusion of what is vital but unseen.

Gabriel Said Reynolds presents the annual Hesburgh Lecture, "Islam, the Catholic Church and the Future of the World," 3/21/18. In his talk, Professor Reynolds examines how Islam challenges Christian beliefs, reflects on how the Catholic Church should respond to these challenges, and offers a vision of how Muslims and Christians might work together to counter religious extremism. Professor Reynolds researches the Qur'ān and Muslim/Christian relations as Professor of Islamic Studies and Theology in the Department of Theology at Notre Dame. Co-sponsored by the Garaventa Center and the Notre Dame Club of Portland. 

World premieres of sacred art songs inspired by the feisty, faithful women of the Bible, featuring artists Nicole Leupp Hanig, soprano, Cantor Ida Rae Cahana, soprano, Maureen Briare, soprano, Catherine Jacobs, soprano, and Susan McDaniel, piano, performing works by composers Cynthia Gerdes and Michael Connolly as well as traditional pieces. Hosted by the University of Portland’s Garaventa Center for Catholic Intellectual Life & American Culture and Department of Music.Image credit: Ruth the Gleaner, Donald Jackson with contributions from Suzanne Moore, Copyright 2002, The Saint John’s Bible, Saint John’s University, Collegeville, Minnesota USA. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Fr. Paul Kollman, CSC, Executive Director of Notre Dame's Center for Social Concerns, examines what Africa's growing role means for the Catholic Church from a global perspective, 2-13-18. Hosted by the Garaventa Center.

Acclaimed theater critic Graydon Royce explores how we can restore arts criticism from passing snaky judgement to its own true insightful form of art, 1-31-18. Hosted by the Garaventa Center.

Accepting Christ as our king frees us to enjoy the good things of life as they were meant to be enjoyed, and satisfies our hopeless thirsts.

Remarks by Fr. Thomas Hosinski, CSC, UP Emeritus Professor of Theology, as we celebrate the launch of his new book, The Image of the Unseen God: Catholicity, Science & Our Evolving Understanding of God, 11/1/17. Hosted by the Garaventa Center.

Change is constant; so is the anxiety that attends it. Can we be more like "the weaned child on mother's lap" depicted in the scriptures?

Andrew Chesnut, Professor of Religious Studies at Virginia Commonwealth University, shines a light on the controversial Mexican folk saint of death and her skyrocketing popularity, 10/26/17.  Hosted by the Garaventa Center.

Investigative journalist Eileen Markey chronicles the spiritual and political journey that led Maryknoll Sister Maura Clarke to a Cold War martyrdom in El Salvador in 1980, 10/10/17.  Hosted by the Garaventa Center.

Blair Woodard of the UP Dept of History examines the fifty-year war of images between the US and Cuba and the role of the Catholic Church within this visual diplomacy, 10/5/17. Hosted by the Garaventa Center.

We should leave judgment to God, for we are abysmal at it.

Abbot Jeremy Driscoll, OSB, of Mt Angel Abbey presents this year's Red Mass lecture: "A Monastic Vision for Happiness in These Unhappy Times," 9/18/17. Hosted by the Garaventa Center.

Forgiving means unclenching, letting go of our perverse attachment to grudges and resentments. It's hard, but it is our calling.

Concert by renowned liturgical musician and composer David Haas, 9/8/17. Co-sponsored by the Garaventa Center and Campus Ministry.

"Against the Grain: Could Zeal for Solidarity be UP's Gift for Our Fractious Time?" presented by Christine Firer Hinze, PhD. Drawing from the Holy Cross legacy in dialogue with modern Catholic social thought, Fordham University Professor of Christian Ethics Christine Firer Hinze proposes that zeal for solidarity may offer a frame for education in faith sorely needed in today's world, 9/6/17. Hosted by the Garaventa Center.

The Creed, which we can take for granted, gives us a glimpse of the same Jesus transfigured in front of Peter, James and John.

A reflection on the life-giving nature of Christ's Body and Blood.

One of the top two essays in the 2017 Garaventa Center High School Essay contest on the theme My Game With God, this piece entitled "What Survives"takes the listener on a journey back to author Maria Gray's cherished memories of a game played with a dear friend. Maria was a junior at St. Mary's Academy in Portland when this essay was written.

The sheep know their shepherd's voice.

University of Portland Performing & Fine Arts faculty & student performances responding to themes of conflict, displacement, immigration and equality. A collaboration with the Dundon-Berchtold Institute and the Garaventa Center.

University of Notre Dame Professor of German and Philosophy Mark Roche interlaces humor with an analysis of the greatness and limits of Freud's theory of jokes, 3/23/17. A collaboration by the Garaventa Center, the Notre Dame Club of Portland, and the Beckman Humor Project.

Fordham University Distinguished Professor of Theology Elizabeth Johnson presents the challenge of how loving the Earth and its species as a neighbor must become an intrinsic part of faith in God, 3/7/17. Hosted by the Garaventa Center.

Hob Osterlund -- writer, photographer, and advanced-practice nurse -- shares her experience using humor to help balance the seemingly impossible demands of the nursing profession, 2/7/17. A collaboration by the Garaventa Center, Beckman Humor Project, and the School of Nursing, with special thanks to Brian Doyle and Alumni Relations.

Charles Brownstein, Executive Director of the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, moderates an all-star panel of experts to discuss the question of humor in comics from a variety of professional perspectives, 2/9/17. Panelists include Diana Schutz (editor of Sin City, Grendel, and Usagi Yojimbo), Mark Russell (God is Disappointed in You, Apocrypha Now, Prez), Shannon Wheeler (Too Much Coffee Man), and MK Reed (The Castoffs, Americus). The event was co-sponsored by the Garaventa Center and the Beckman Humor Project, Transcript available under Attachments.

Michael Wode and Brendan Ryan, CSC, of the University of Portland tap connections between religion & America's longest running TV family, with surprising insights for people of faith, starting with Homer, Marge, Lisa and of course, Bartholomew J. Simpson, 2/1/17. Hosted by the Garaventa Center. Part of the Beckman Humor Project. Transcript available under Attachments.

Stephen Shoemaker, Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Oregon, delves into ancient texts to provide evidence that devotion to the Virgin Mary began much earlier than previously thought, 1-31-17. Hosted by the Garaventa Center.

On this Gaudete Sunday, we reflect on the ways that God comes first to those most hurting.

UP political science professor emeritus Fr. Claude Pomerleau, CSC, examines the political significance and influence of religion in Latin America, 11/16/16. Hosted by the Garaventa Center.

Rather than live lives of disorder, we are called to conform ourselves to the loving kingdom that is dawning in Christ.

Kelly J. Murphy, PhD of Central Michigan University explores what we can learn from both ancient and contemporary stories of "The End" when we think about the living dead alongside the biblical texts, 10/25/16. Part of the Beckman Humor Project, and sponsored by the Garaventa Center.

International award-winning artist KA Colorado discusses the moral imperative of recognizing climate change and the responsibility of portraying environmental concerns through public art, 10/4/16. Hosted by the Garaventa Center.

Fr. Patrick Conroy, SJ, 60th Chaplain to the US House of Representatives, offers his insights on the challenges our lawmakers face, 9/28/16. Hosted by the Garaventa Center.

Taking her cue from Laudato Si', Sr. Ilia Delio, OSF -- theologian, scientist, and passionate defender of God's grace in action -- explores a new understanding of catholicity today by drawing on insights from quantum physics, neuroscience, and evolutionary biology and the nascence of a third millennium theology. Hosted by the Garaventa Center.

Contemplative prayer, Visio Divina style, focusing on the Suffering Servant from Isaiah 52-53.

The Lord's Prayer starts with this Gospel passage; this is how we are to pray.

Contemplative prayer in the manner of Visio Divina, focusing on the illumination of Isaiah's messianic prophecies, created by Thomas Ingmire for The Saint John's Bible

A contemplative prayer in the form of Visio Divina, on the image of Romans 8:1-39, the Fulfillment of Creation. Nothing can separate us from God who loves us. Uses an illumination from The Saint John's Bible.

Each of us is called to be both Martha and Mary to those in our lives.

Contemplative prayer experience drawing on image of Calming the Storm, from Matthew's Gospel

Contemplative prayer experience drawing on the illumination Wisdom Woman

Distinguished UP theologian Fr. Thomas Hosinski, CSC, offers the final lecture of his academic career, 4/20/16. Hosted by the Garaventa Center. Transcript available under Attachments.

Part of the Conversations with Fr. Charlie Lecture Series, presented by Fr. Charlie Gordon and Dr. Karen Eifler of the Garaventa Center, 4-12-16. Seems like "family" should be a reliable place for finding comfort in tumultuous times. But you'd never suspect that by looking at many of the families in popular movies today. Is there ANYTHING positive to glean from the moms, dads, and grandparents we watch on the big screen? Fr. Charlie Gordon and Karen Eifler tackle that question in this talk. 

A top winner of the 2016 Garaventa Center High School Essay Contest on the theme "The Playlist of My Life," by Sage Taylor. 

What does it mean to be filled with the Holy Spirit of God?

We "ain't seen nothing yet!"

Let's take another look at the burning bush.

Homily given by Fr. Charlie Gordon, CSC, in honor of the Feast of Blessed Basile Moreau, January 20, 2016, with special recognition of Dr. Karen Eifler, recipient of the 2015 Spirit of Holy Cross Award. Fr. Charlie and Dr. Eifler co-direct the Garaventa Center for Catholic Intellectual Life and American Culture on the UP campus.

What does it mean to be a good man, to be masculine? Reflections from Fr. Charlie Gordon, CSC, Co-Director of the Garaventa Center for Catholic Intellectual Life and American Culture.

We can’t really understand the world until we’ve seen the Spirit of Christ burning in it.

When Ezra read the law of God to them, the people wept.

We are invited to "take off our robes of mourning and put on the splendor of glory from God forever."

Michael Cameron, UP Theologian, reads from his book Unfolding Sacred Scripture: How Catholics Read the Bible. In his book, Dr. Cameron presents a distinctively Catholic way of understanding Scripture as an “audible sacrament” – a way that Christ offers himself to us in the form of spoken words. Sponsored by the Garaventa Center. Transcript and sound file available for download under Attachments.

Though "King of the Universe," Christ chose to make himself vulnerable to us.

Oregon State Treasurer Ted Wheeler discusses Retirement Security for All: A Public Policy Solution to Improve Personal Finance. Sponsored by the Garaventa Center. Transcript & sound file available for download under Attachments.

"Serving The Least, the Last, the Lost and the Lonely" presented by Fr. David T. Link, former Dean of Notre Dame Law School now serving as a chaplain in an Indiana maximum security prison, at the 2015 Red Mass Dinner hosted by the Garaventa Center. Transcription & sound file available for download under Attachments.

Pulitzer Prize winner Timothy Egan speaks on "Francis and Francis: How A Saint and a Pope Transformed the World, One Heart at a Time" 9/17/15, hosted by the Garaventa Center. Transcription and sound file available for download under Attachments.

The apocalyptic accounts we read as the Church year concludes point us toward our glorious reunion with Christ.

Humanity's salvation through Christ turns the very notion of "power" on its head.

We are called in wisdom and faith to see ourselves as God  who is Love sees us, with no illusions.

A married couple can't always be facing one another. They need, rather, to face together toward our Lord.

 It seems that often we are only as moral as the circumstances of our lives allow us to be without our taking too much trouble.

Jesus feeds a mountainside full of hungering people.

We are the beloved of God. Period.

Ultimately, God is more interested in our fruit than in our foliage.

A reflection on the presence of Jesus Christ in the Gospels and how we might heed that.

Jesus Christ, incarnate Son of God, is not merely a perceptive man worthy of emulating, but Love, Wisdom, the Word itself.

Dr. Karen Eifler, professor of Education at the University of Portland, is the co-director of the Garaventa Center for Catholic Intellectual Life and American Culture. On this podcast, she talks about the versatility and reach of the Garaventa Center reflected in the many events, lectures, and media sponsored by or produced by the Center. One of the popular offerings for the UP campus community is Visio Divina or “Divine Seeing” which reoccurs twice each year during Lent and Advent and offers a quiet space to reflect on the images of the St John’s Bible.