WELCOME BACK FESTIVAL OF PRAISE!

Alpha Omega, the Catholic Devotion group here on campus, will be having their first Festival of Praise this Tuesday, January 29th at 9:00 pm in St.Francis Chapel.  Please join us for an hour of adoration, song, and prayer.  Pizza and snacks will be provided after - along with a brief and informative meeting for all of those interested in getting involved and upcoming events.  We hope that you all can join us!

If you have any questions or concerns please contact Mary Lutter, Vice President of FOP: mlutter15@jcu.edu or 614-312-6880.

Pray from the heART!

If you are looking for a new way to pray or are having trouble expressing your thoughts in prayer, come to "pray from the heART!"  We provide the tools so you can give your prayers color. No artistic ability necessary!

WHEN: Wednesdays from 7pm to 8:30pm

WHERE: Dolan Hall Reflection Room, located in the basement

QUESTIONS?  Contact Gillian Halusker, ghalusker@jcu.edu

Ignatian 8-week Retreat

Consider making an Ignatian 8-week retreat in daily life, beginning in February and lasting into April.

Your participation involves two things:

1. A weekly meeting (no more than an hour) with a spiritual director who will companion you on your journey with God, listening to how you encounter God in prayer and in the circumstances of your life, and giving you direction for your prayer in the week ahead.
2. Daily prayer and meditation on scripture following the guidelines suggested by your director.

For further information and an application form, please contact Carol Polish at 216.397.1599 or cpolish@jcu.edu.

IRTF Social Justice Teach-In

IRTF's 13th annual Social Justice Teach-In is a great opportunity for students and people of all ages to learn about local and global justice issues and practice hands-on skills to organize for peace, economic justice, and human rights with 15 workshops by local and national experts! 

• Saturday, February 9, 2013; 9:30am-4:30pm (you are not required to stay the entire time)
• Case Western Reserve University (we will help coordinate transport if needed)
• FREE to YOU (JCU will pay your way) 

Experiencing Poverty Simulation 

You are invited to participate in the "Experiencing Poverty Simulation" on Saturday, February 2, from 1pm-4pm in the LSC Conference Room.  Participants will partake in a number of activities that illustrate common issues faced by those in poverty, and will be asked to simulate visits to various places such as social service agencies, mortgage agencies, super centers and banks.  Participating in this "Month of Poverty" serves as an eye-opening experience that basically places students in the life of someone who is impoverished, and they must make the day-to-day decisions and sacrifices that someone in poverty would make.

To participate, please sign up through the link at jcu.edu/Arrupe.  This event is hosted by the Arrupe Scholars Program and the Cleveland Food Bank.

Is Justice Served?  Speakers regarding the issue of wrongful conviction at JCU

Rev. Neil Kookoothe and Joe D'Ambrosio are coming to John Carroll University to share their real life experiences with the flaws of the criminal justice system on Tuesday, February 5, from 7:30pm-9:00pm in the LSC Conference Room of the DJ Lombardo Student Center. 

Fr. Kookoothe is a Catholic priest, lawyer, nurse, and advocate for the social justice issue of wrongful convictions.  Mr. D'Ambrosio is a victim of wrongful conviction.  Their story is incredibly moving and eye opening to the real issue of wrongful conviction of innocent people.  This event is sponsored by the following at JCU:  Arrupe Scholars Program; Catholic Studies; Peace, Justice, & Human Rights; Political Science Department; Program in Applied Ethics; and the Psychology Department.