All Topeka Parishes are Invited to Attend!
First Talk
"How to be a Jubilee People"
How do we celebrate the Jubilee if we cannot go on pilgrimage to Rome? Looking at the roots of the Jubilee Year in the Old Testament, this talk will examine how we are called to mercy and freedom, as well as giving practical tips for living this Jubilee in our daily lives.
Second Talk
"Life is a Pilgrimage, not a Highway"
One of the earliest places we find the word pilgrim in the Church is when Augustine describes the life of the Christian – our spiritual journey – as a type of pilgrimage. Approaching life in this way helps us to understand our struggles, our relationships, and our mission.
About
Joan Watson
Catholic speaker, writer, and podcaster- She is the pilgrim formation manager for Verso Ministries, a Catholic pilgrimage company dedicated to helping facilitate encounters with Jesus Christ. She earned a bachelor's degree in history from Christendom College and a master's degree in theology and Christian ministry from Franciscan University of Steubenville. She has worked for the Church and various religious apostolates for nearly 20 years. She is the author of Opening the Holy Door: Hope-Filled Reflections from St. Peter’s Basilica, the associate editor of Integrated Catholic Life, and the founder of Living 1 John 1, an online community dedicated to helping Catholics pray and love scripture. Her work can be found at joanwatson.faith