SOT: Unearthing Your Deepest Desires

What is your deepest desire?

Would identifying your deepest desires improve your relationships, help make better decisions or inspire you to try something new? Check out this month's Spirituality on Tap.

Sean Bray (Seattle U. Campus Minister for Retreats) and Shannon Fleming (Coordinator for Youth Ministry and Social Justice at Christ the King/Cristo Rey Parish) will guide you through an interactive evening of presentations, spiritual reflection and small group conversations! A social will follow in the Student Center Hearth located across the street on-campus.

The event is located in the first floor of Campion Hall in the Ecumenical Chapel at Seattle University. For more info and questions about where to park or other comments, please contact Maria at Magis: ochoam@seattleu.edu.

The When: Thursday, January 17, 7:00PM

Where it's at: Seattle University Ecumenical Chapel in Campion Hall, behind Murphy Apartments on 12th Ave and E. Cherry St., Seattle 98122.


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'The Great Awakening' with Jim Wallis

For all those who are in JustFaith, or JF alums, and all others interested in interfaith social justice issues, here's a heads-up to hear one of the strongest voices in the social justice arena today.

Jim Wallis is coming to Seattle on his book tour for The Great Awakening: Reviving Faith and Politics in a Post-Religious Right America.

On Friday, Feb. 1, Wallis will give a public talk at Seattle First Baptist. The presentation will begin at 7 p.m. and will be followed by a book signing. To reserve your seat, please visit www.sojo.net/seattlefirstbaptist. Any reservations not claimed 10 minutes prior to the start will be released to the general public.

For driving directions and map, see the Seattle First Baptist website.

Charge Up Your Faith with Lightworks!

Lightworks, an introduction to the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola and Ignatian spirituality, starts January 24 but you need to register by Jan. 18.

Maybe you've already seen our previous post? Then, just a reminder that to find out more about this great opportunity presented by our parish and the Ignatian Spirituality Center, go to the ISC Events page. You can also download the registration packet there.

Get your spirituality charged up for the new year!

Blessed Sacrament Parish Celebrates Centennial

St. Joes celebrated our centennial and now it's time for our neighbors on the next hill - Blessed Sacrament Parish in the U-District - to celebrate theirs. This parish has been served by the Order of Preachers, aka the Dominican friars and brothers, since 1908.

Throughout the coming year, the ministry of the Dominicans will feature a variety of events. Check out the schedule on their Centennial Events page. Music fans everywhere should note part of the celebration includes Tom Booth in concert Jan. 24, 7 pm, on the UW campus.