Next Theology on Tap!

Saints 101: Ever feel like you lack an understanding of that large group in the Catholic tradition, honored for their noteworthy lives? Come with questions or come up with new questions at Theology on Tap this month.

Join us Tuesday July 20 [note schedule change] at Grizzly's in St. Cloud for discussion led by Ben Caduff of the Christ Church Newman Center. Talk begins at 7 pm, come early for appetizer specials and/or stay late for great conversation.

Litany of Saints

Long before trick-or-treating and costume parties began, the Church has been celebrating the lives of those men and women who have gone before us on the feasts of All Souls and All Saints. We in the St. Cloud area are fortunate enough to have a standing invitation to participate in the Abbey's celebration of All Souls/All Saints days (and any other occasion for Mass or the Liturgy of the Hours).

Even if you do have plans for trick-or-treating or a costume party on All Hallow's Eve, take advantage of this beautiful (and local) vigil prayer that the Benedictine monks at St. John's Abbey invite the community to join in each year. Whether you are remembering a particular death in your cirlce of family or friends this year, or are just curious about the over-shadowed Catholic tradition, it is a beautiful practice and one worth participating in.

The Vigil begins at 7pm on Saturday October 31, 2009 at the Abbey Church. Enjoy!