2016

Affirming Peace in the Face of Fear, Conference Spiritual Retreat, Friday, August 19, 2016 9 AM - 3 PM

Imam Djafer Sebkhaoui
Imam Djafer Sebkhaoui
Father Mark Steed
Father Mark Steed

Exploring  the Path through Two Spiritual Traditions

 

This year's Kateri Conference retreat is structured to provide a deep spiritual centering as the ground for our efforts to understand more fully and confront more effectively the culture of fear, militarism and war engulfing our society. We also hope to develop an understanding that speaks to the commonality of our differing faith traditions, allowing retreat attendees to enjoy a day of  spiritual community,interacting with each other as cherished neighbors.  In that light, this year, we have invited retreat leaders from two different spiritual traditions to guide our day's journey. 

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Confronting the Politics of Fear

Friday, August 19 and Saturday, August 20, 2016

The politics of fear surrounds us as self-serving leaders manipulate the public discourse in order to destabilize, fragment and control.  Scare tactics abound and are clearly evident and dangerous.

At the same time there is much to feel uncertain about.  Rising inequality and economic injustice tear at the roots of our social fabric and personal sustainability. 

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Presenters and Conference Schedule

We have an amazing array of talented presenters this year along with Imam Djafer Sebkhaoui and Father Mark Steed who are leading our spiritual retreat.   Biographies  and our conference schedule is just inside.  Information on Imam Sebkhaoui and Father Steed is found in the retreat section.  

Chris J. Antal
Rev. Chris Antal The Sacrament of Resistance
Amani Olugbala
Amani Olugbala Freedom Fighting in the Name of Love
Paul K. Chappell
Paul K. Chappell Peace Literacy
Dr. Ed Landing
Dr. Ed Landing Ancient and Modern Climate Change
Mary Anne Grady Flores
Mary Anne Grady Flores Confronting Drone Terrorism
Linda LeTendre
Linda LeTendre Remembers Father Dan Berrigan
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