A Tribute to Thomas Berry
An Early Earth Day Eco-Spirituality Celebration
Thomas Berry, priest, university scholar, geologian/ecologian, author of The Dream of the Earth, The Universe Story (with Brian Swimme), and The Great Work, is one of the seminal thinkers of the twentieth century.
THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 2010
4:00p.m. - 6:30p.m.Crown Center Auditorium
Lake Shore Campus
Free and Open to the Public
The program includes:
· A Short Reflective Video-Clip of Thomas Berry Speaking
· Professor Kathleen O’Gorman, Loyola University New Orleans, “Weekends with Thomas: Sharing his Vision and Wisdom”
“Over some 15 years, I had the privilege of knowing and learning from Thomas Berry. Sometimes in lecture halls, frequently in informal visits and conversations, and daily in reading his published and unpublished writings and incorporating his ideas into my teaching. In this presentation, I hope to share some of the profound and relevant wisdom gleaned from this tutelage with those gathered at this memorial in his honor.”
· Fr. Al Fritsch, SJ, Earthhealinginfo.com “Reclaiming the Commons”
Reclaiming the Commons is a mandate that all believers-in-the-future ought to consider in order to save our wounded Earth. Al Fritsch, SJ, has been engaged in public interest work for four decades; his writings include Daily Reflections, which can be found at www.earthhealing.info.
· An Interdisciplinary Faculty Panel Discussion: William French (Theology), Robert Ludwig (IPS), Nancy Tuchman (CUERP), Clare Butterfield (Faith in Place), James Mastaler (PhD Student, Theology)
Reception to Follow: Organic Tea, Fruit, and Vegetable Juice Reception
For additional information, please call Susann Ozuk at 312-915-7400 or email her at sozuk@luc.edu.
Click here for a copy of the flyer.
