Kusenberger Chair of Oblate Studies 2023 Public Lecture

The charism embodied and expressed by a founder or founding community has often “spun out” and seeds have been planted for the foundation of not just one, but often many, religious communities. In addition, these communities have welcomed lay missionaries, associates, co-workers and other lay partners who share the spirit, the spirituality, the outlook and the mission of the founder and those who have followed in their footsteps.

Through bringing together stories and theology, the participants in this session will explore the dream and the vision of what it means to be and to live as and in charismatic families. We will explore the possibilities that open to all if we have the courage and fidelity to walk this road, enlarging the tent through embracing this unfolding reality. We will delve into the theology and ecclesiology underlying this movement in the Church and, using examples drawn from various charismatic families around the world, expand our awareness of the great potential of this movement for mission.

Registration: Individuals can register to participate online, via Zoom Webinar, or in person, on the OST campus/WTC 101.
 

To Participate Online: FREE
 

To register for participation online, go to: https://ost.edu/event/enlarging-the-tent/

This event will be recorded and will be available for viewing afterward on the Oblate School of Theology YouTube Channel. Online participants will receive an automated email 24 hours after the conclusion of the lecture with instructions on how to re-watch.
 

To Participate In-person: FREE (Please RSVP Below) In-person participants are encouraged to bring a light jacket or shawl, a writing pad and pen, and a reusable water bottle and/or coffee mug.

This event will be recorded and will be available for viewing afterward on the Oblate School of Theology YouTube Channel. In-person participants will receive an email prior to the start of and after the lecture with instructions on how to re-watch.
 

For information or to register by phone, contact Victoria Luna, Director of Continuing Education, at [email protected] or (210) 341-1366 EXT 325.
 

The Kusenberger Chair of Oblate Studies (at Oblate School of Theology) was established in January 2017 to conclude the celebration of the 200 years of existence of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. The Chair is the first of its kind and is dedicated to the study and dissemination of the history, charism, spirituality and mission of the Missionary Oblates through teaching and research, academic and enrichment programs, an annual Kusenberger Chair of Oblate Studies Lecture, and cooperation with the other Institutes of higher learning – at the service of the Oblate General Administration and all connected with the charism of Saint Eugene de Mazenod throughout the world.
 

The Chair offers an online asynchronous Certificate in Oblate Studies and an M.A. Spirituality degree, with a concentration in Oblate Studies.