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The ThinkND PodcastThe Eucharist and Catholic Social Teaching, Part 6: A Theology of Migration, The Bodies of Refugees and the Body of ChristIn 2022, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) announced that the Church in this country would undertake a Eucharistic Revival, as a way to bolster Catholics’ belief in the real presence of Christ–body, blood, soul, and divinity–in the Eucharist. This Eucharistic Revival will culminate in a nationwide pilgrimage to the city of Indianapolis in July 2024. In the months leading up to this pilgrimage, the McGrath Institute for Church Life is contributing to this revival by underscoring the intrinsic connection between the Eucharist and Catholic social teaching. Why are we concerned about the link between Euchar...
2024-06-1351 min
FINDING GOD ON PARK STREETSister Mary Ellen Burns '89 J.D.: Welcoming the StrangerIn this episode, Sr. Mary Ellen Burns, ASCJ, takes host, Grace Klise, and student co-host, Mary Margaret Schroeder '24, on her journey through the sacred and legal. An alumna of Yale Law School (YLS) and a sister of the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Sr. Mary Ellen begins with her early days noticing the lives of religious sisters around her and the ways in which her vocational call continues to reverberate in her heart. In her own life in a religious community and in the lives of the many people she works with at Apostle Immigrant Services...
2024-02-2243 minThe ThinkND PodcastJourney Towards Purpose, Part 1: Christianity and the Re-Emergence of the Non-Dual MindEpisode Topic: Christianity and the Re-Emergence of the Non-Dual MindView the discussion recorded on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, with Thomas Schreier, Founding Director of the University of Notre Dame Inspired Leadership Initiative and special guests, Rev. Richard Rohr, O.F.M., and Rev. Daniel Groody, C.S.C., Vice President and Associate Provost at the University of Notre Dame.Featured Speakers: Rev. Richard Rohr, O.F.M., Center for Action and Contemplation, Albuquerque, New MexicoThomas Schreier, Founding Director, University of Notre Dame Inspired Leadership InitiativeRev. Daniel Groody, C.S.C., Vice President and Associate Provost, U...
2022-04-251h 21
Heart's Desire & Social ChangePart 2: Richard Rohr and "Christianity and the Re-Emergence of the Non-Dual Mind"We are hard at work on season 2! While you await new episodes, we thought that you would enjoy another conversation that Fr. Dan had with Richard Rohr, the renowned Franciscan priest, author, and spiritual teacher. Fr. Richard came to visit us at the University of Notre Dame campus and spoke before a live audience at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center.You can listen to the first half of the conversation in the previous episode, and the full video on YouTube.Thank you for listening! We want to thank Fr. Richard Rohr for joining us, as...
2021-11-2927 minHeart's Desire & Social ChangePart 1: Richard Rohr on "Christianity and the Re-Emergence of the Non-Dual Mind"We are hard at work on season 2! While you await new episodes, we thought that you would enjoy another conversation that Fr. Dan had with Richard Rohr, the renowned Franciscan priest, author, and spiritual teacher. Fr. Richard came to visit us at the University of Notre Dame campus and spoke before a live audience at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center.We will release the second half of the conversation, in which Richard answers questions from the audience, next week.Thank you for listening! We want to thank Fr. Richard Rohr for joining us, as well...
2021-11-2254 minThe ThinkND PodcastBeyond the Border: The Realities of Migration from Central America, Part 3: Creating Action for Safe, Dignified MigrationEpisode Topic: Creating Action for Safe, Dignified MigrationOur final session of the series will explore what the United States, businesses, the church, and each of us as global citizens can do to create safe, dignified paths for migrants.Featured Speakers: Michael Camilleri, Senior Advisor to the USAID Administrator and Executive Director of USAID’s Northern Triangle Task Force, United States Agency for International Development (USAID)Dr. Juan José Daboub, President, ThinkHUGERev. Daniel Groody, C.S.C, Vice President and Associate Provost, Associate Professor of Theology and Global Affairs, University of Notre DameTaiyyeba Safri Skom...
2021-10-131h 03Heart's Desire & Social ChangeListener Questions & Season 1 ConclusionFr. Dan is joined by Lauren Fox and Richard Leider to answer listener questions.Thank you all for the support throughout our first season! We will taking a brief hiatus as we prepare future episodes.Resources:The McGrath Institute for Church Life's Prayer Enrichment Guidebook that includes a practical explanation of lectio divinaFr. Mike Schmitz's Bible in a Year podcastThe Catholic Lectionary and daily readingsThe Inspired Leadership InitiativeClearness Committee Integration
2021-09-0245 minHeart's Desire & Social ChangeBonus: Silence & SolitudeWhy are we always busy? What are we missing in our 24/7, always “on” world?In this re-released episode, Fr. Dan Groody and Richard Leider discuss the themes of silence and solitude, their importance to a good life, and practical ways to implement solitude practice into your own life.Ask us questions for next week's episode!Resources:The full Paradox of Our Times poemTime & Phone Use Log IntegrationSolitude Practice IntegrationPray as you go app
2021-08-2638 minHeart's Desire & Social ChangeMeaning & MissionFr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the importance, difficulties, and practices of finding a meaningful calling.Resources:Writing A Personal Creed IntegrationAdam Grant on identity foreclosureAsk us questions for a mailbag episode!
2021-08-1940 minHeart's Desire & Social ChangeDeath & RedemptionFr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the importance of a realistic and nuanced perspective on death and mortality. As Fr. John Dunne put it, "If it is that we are to die, how are we called to live?"We are collecting questions for a bonus listener mailbag episode! Please submit any questions you want to ask Fr. Dan and/or Richard through this form.Resources:Writing Your Own Eulogy IntegrationObserver Editorial: Don’t make us write obituaries.David Brooks on résumé and eulogy virtues (video version)St. Ignatius' deathbed meditationQuestion submission form
2021-08-1241 minHeart's Desire & Social ChangeBonus: Full Richard Rohr InterviewFr. Dan interviews Richard Rohr, the renowned Franciscan priest, author, and spiritual teacher.Together, they explore Richard's perspective on the true self, forgiveness, the meaning of the cross, and the links between contemplation and action.We recorded this on location at the Center for Action and Contemplation.Resources:The New Yorker profile on RichardRichard's Daily Meditations emailThe full video version of the interviewRichard's perspective on the cross as a message of love, not atonementArchbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams' address to the Synod of Bishops in RomeRichard's book on the true self: Immortal Dia...
2021-08-051h 03Heart's Desire & Social ChangeBonus: Parker Palmer & Listening for VocationFr. Dan talks with Parker Palmer, a writer, speaker, activist, and founder and Senior Partner Emeritus of the Center for Courage & Renewal. They explore how to follow the true calling of one’s heart, the struggles often encountered on the journey to the heart’s desire, and continued discernment through retirement.Resources:Parker Palmer's biographyLet Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation by Parker PalmerOn the Brink of Everything: Grace, Gravity, and Getting Old by Parker PalmerThe Growing Edge with Parker and singer Carrie NewcomerTheir song, "The Music Will Play On"
2021-07-2957 minHeart's Desire & Social ChangeBonus: Lou Nanni & Being on the MarginsWe are hard at work on the final few episodes of the first season, which will be released in August. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy revisiting the live events and interviews that helped launch this series.In this conversation, Fr. Dan talks with Lou Nanni, Vice President for University Relations, about his life and work. Before coming to work at Notre Dame, Lou spent two and half years serving the vulnerable in Chile and served as the Director of the Center for the Homeless in South Bend, Indiana.Resources:Lou Nanni's biographyThe...
2021-07-2255 minHeart's Desire & Social ChangeBonus: Sara Martinez Tucker & Educational AccessWe are hard at work on the final few episodes of the first season, which will be released in August. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy revisiting the live events and interviews that helped launch this series.In this conversation, Fr. Dan talks with Sara Martinez Tucker, Notre Dame Fellow and Trustee, about her Heart's Desire journey, spiritual practices, and work for educational access.Resources:Sara Martinez Tucker's biographyThe Inspired Leadership InitiativeThe full video of the conversation
2021-07-1557 minHeart's Desire & Social ChangeKinship & AccompanimentFr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the importance of kinship and accompaniment. As Fr. Greg Boyle describes it, “Kinship—not serving the other, but being one with the other. Jesus was not ‘a man for others’; he was one with them. There is a world of difference in that…”We hope that you can take the opportunity to reflect on a time when you were accompanied well, and on how you can accompany others in the future.Resources:Accompaniment IntegrationLifeLine ExerciseBryan Stevenson on the importance of "staying proximate"Galilean Journey: The Mexican-American Promise by Fr. Virgilio
2021-07-0838 minHeart's Desire & Social ChangeCry of the Poor & JusticeFr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the importance of justice and servant leadership in the search for the Heart's Desire.Resources:Acts of Service or Kindness IntegrationA primer on the Biblical meaning of justiceFr. Dan's book on Globalization, Spirituality & JusticeThe South Bend Center for the Homeless
2021-07-0149 minHeart's Desire & Social ChangeLoneliness & CommunityFr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the difficulties of loneliness and the importance of genuine connection and community.Resources:Social Connection IntegrationOur adapted 12 Questions to Build Relationships exerciseThe Harvard Study of Adult DevelopmentThe viral TED Talk about the studyGerald May's Will and Spirit: A Contemplative Psychology
2021-06-2436 minHeart's Desire & Social ChangeFear & FlowFr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the difficulties and importance of facing fear and anxiety.Resources:Agere Contra IntegrationFailure RésuméFlow RésuméBioSpirituality and focusing primer
2021-06-1742 minHeart's Desire & Social ChangeBiography & AutobiographyFr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the importance of biography and storytelling. At the end of the day, are we living out someone else's story, or our own?Resources:StoryCorps Interview IntegrationStoryCorps TED TalkFr. Dan's short documentary: Return to Rwanda Fr. Dan's book: Love Prevails: One Couple's Story of Faith and Survival in the Rwandan GenocideSpiritual biographies list that we give the students
2021-06-1039 minHeart's Desire & Social ChangeDiscernment & Decision MakingFr. Dan and Richard discuss discernment, decision making, and how we can make wise decisions.Resources:Life Path Conversations IntegrationLife Paths ExerciseDavid Brooks on résumé and eulogy virtues (video version)Richard's book on purposeful agingA primer on Bernard LonerganA viral video explaining the core human psychological needs of autonomy, master, and purpose
2021-06-0342 minThe ThinkND PodcastFinding Meaning and Mission in a Restless World, Part 2: The Heart’s Desire & Being on the MarginsEpisode Topic: The Heart’s Desire & Being on the MarginsFr. Dan Groody interviews Notre Dame Vice President for University Relations Lou Nanni. Lou will describe how he discerned his “heart’s desire” at a young age and begin creating social change through his professional career. For two years following graduation he served as a lay missioner working in Santiago, Chile, shantytown as part of the Holy Cross Associates program. He then served eight years as executive director of the Center for the Homeless in South Bend, Ind., establishing the center as a national model in addressing the comp...
2021-05-3056 minThe ThinkND PodcastFinding Meaning and Mission in a Restless World, Part 1: The Heart’s Desire & Educational AccessEpisode Topic: The Heart’s Desire & Educational AccessRev. Dan Groody, C.S.C., interviews Notre Dame Trustee and Fellow Sara Martinez Tucker. She will discuss her passion for expanding educational access for the nation's youth. Sara served as undersecretary at the U.S. Department of Education. She was nominated to that post, the nation's top higher education official, by President George W. Bush on September 5, 2006, and confirmed by the Senate on December 9, 2006. As undersecretary, she oversaw all policies, programs, and activities related to postsecondary education, vocational and adult education, and federal student aid.Featured Sp...
2021-05-3058 minThe ThinkND PodcastFinding Meaning and Mission in a Restless World, Part 3: The Heart’s Desire & Listening for VocationEpisode Topic: The Heart’s Desire & Listening for VocationFr. Dan Groody interviews Parker Palmer, a world- renowned writer, speaker, activist, and founder and Senior Partner Emeritus of the Center for Courage & Renewal. His wisdom has reached millions worldwide through his ten books, including the bestselling Healing the Heart of Democracy, Let Your Life Speak, The Courage to Teach, and A Hidden Wholeness.Featured Speakers: Rev. Daniel G. Groody, C.S.C., Vice President and Associate Provost; Associate Professor of Theology and Global Affairs, University of Notre DameParker Palmer, Writer, Speaker, Activist, and Founder, Sen...
2021-05-3058 minHeart's Desire & Social ChangeFreedom & ConversionFr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the importance of freedom, conversion, and Groundhog Day.Resources:Examen & Gratitude Journaling IntegrationRoger Ebert's review of Groundhog DaySome seminal excerpts from Viktor Frankl's Man's Search for MeaningGerald May's Addiction and Grace
2021-05-2741 minHeart's Desire & Social ChangeBonus: Fr. Richard Rohr (Part 2)Fr. Dan and Richard Rohr continue their conversation in the second half of our bonus interview. They explore substitutionary atonement theory, the links between contemplation and action, and the dangers of a gospel of perfection.Resources:The full video version of the interviewRichard's perspective on the cross as a message of love, not atonementArchbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams' address to the Synod of Bishops in Rome
2021-05-2525 minHeart's Desire & Social ChangeGratitude & GraceFr. Dan and Richard discuss the importance and practice of gratitude and grace.Resources:Gratitude Letter IntegrationExamen & Gratitude Journal IntegrationJean Valjean and the Bishop in Les MisérablesHarvard Study of Adult Development TED TalkA primer on post-traumatic growthExamples of the gratitude letter exerciseBrother Steindl-Rast's TED Talk on gratitude
2021-05-2044 minHeart's Desire & Social ChangeBonus: Fr. Richard Rohr (Part 1)Fr. Dan interviews Richard Rohr, the renowned Franciscan priest, author, and spiritual teacher.In this first half of the interview, they discuss Richard's perspective on the true self, the shadow, and forgiveness.We recorded this on location at the Center for Action and Contemplation.Resources:The New Yorker profile on RichardRichard's Daily Meditations emailRichard's book on the true self: Immortal Diamond
2021-05-1739 minHeart's Desire & Social ChangeHeart's Desire & heart's desireFr. Dan and Richard explore the differences of the Heart's Desire and the heart's desires. They also discuss the importance and practice of forgiveness.Resources:Forgiveness Exercise IntegrationA primer on apophatic vs. kataphatic theologyJoseph Campbell's Power of MythMore on Pope Francis describing himself as a sinnerDavid Brooks on the difference between résumé and eulogy virtues (TED Talk version)
2021-05-1345 minHeart's Desire & Social ChangeTrue Self & False SelfFr. Dan and Richard discuss the themes of the True and False Selves. Whose story are you living - yours, or someone else's?Resources:Clearness Committee IntegrationA primer on Thomas Merton's conception of the True and False SelvesExcellent Sheep: The Miseducation of the American Elite and the Way to a Meaningful Life by William Deresiewicz
2021-05-0635 minHeart's Desire & Social ChangeValues & CultureWhat is most important in my life? How can I connect my inner values with my outer life?Fr. Dan Groody and Richard Leider discuss the themes of values and culture, their importance to a good life, and practical ways to use your strengths and values in your everyday life.Resources:Signature Strengths IntegrationVIA Character Strengths SurveyPhilippe Petit and the Twin Towers walkSt. Ignatius' death bed meditationThe Courage to Be by Paul TillichA recent primer on Fr. John DunneRepacking Your Bags: Lighten Your Load for the Rest of Your Life by Richard LeiderErik Erikson an...
2021-04-2946 minHeart's Desire & Social ChangeSilence & SolitudeWhy are we always busy? What are we missing in our 24/7, always “on” world?In this episode, Fr. Dan Groody and Richard Leider discuss the themes of silence and solitude, their importance to a good life, and practical ways to implement solitude practice into your own life.Resources:The full Paradox of Our Times poemTime & Phone Use Log IntegrationSolitude Practice IntegrationPray as you go app
2021-04-2238 minHeart's Desire & Social ChangeHeart's Desire & PurposeFr. Dan introduces his co-host Richard Leider to the podcast. An international bestselling author, Richard is founder of INVENTURE-The Purpose Company, where the mission is to help people “unlock the power of purpose”.Widely viewed as a “pioneer” of the global purpose movement, Richard has worked with a broad array of organizations from AARP to the NFL to the U.S. State Department. His work is regularly featured in many media sources including the PBS Special - “The Power of Purpose”. Along the way, Richard has written ten books, including Repacking Your Bags and The Power of Purpose, bot...
2021-04-1529 minHeart's Desire & Social ChangeWhat is the Heart's Desire?Host Fr. Dan Groody discusses his vision for the podcast with Dan Allen, the Associate Director of Spirituality and Service at the Notre Dame Alumni Association and host of of the Everyday Holiness Podcast.Together they explore Fr. Dan’s story and what led him to this work. They also discuss what the “Heart’s Desire” is and the undergraduate course that inspired the podcast.Resources mentioned:The podcast website, which can be found at heartsdesiresocialchange.com or go.nd.edu/HeartsDesireSocialChange.Fr. Dan mentions that the course has "Rewirements" inspired by the popular Yale cours...
2021-04-1541 minHeart's Desire & Social ChangeIntroducing Heart's Desire & Social ChangeMeaningful conversations about the things that matter most to people: their purpose, identity, and direction in life. How can we find meaning and mission in a restless world? How can we make good and wise decisions? How do we find the path that leads us to discover the deepest desires of our hearts and our aspirations to make the world a better place?This podcast is designed to help you examine these questions and to explore the terrains of self-awareness, self-development, and self-gift. Hosted by Fr. Dan Groody, Vice President and Associate Provost at the University of...
2021-03-3101 minThe ThinkND PodcastLeading People in an Ever-Changing World, Part 7: The Heart's Desire and Social Change: Finding the Path to Meaning and MissionEpisode Topic: The Heart's Desire and Social Change: Finding the Path to Meaning and MissionDuring the seventh session of "Inspiring Conversations," we will focus on the topic "The Heart's Desire and Social Change: Finding the Path to Meaning and Mission" with Rev. Dan Groody, C.S.C., '86 Vice President and Associate Provost, Notre Dame. The conversation will explore how learning to become more self-aware leads to self-development and, ultimately, self-gift. This progression can lead to greater personal happiness and a call towards mission.Featured Speakers: Rev. Daniel Groody, C.S.C, Vice P...
2020-12-0150 min
American Academy of ReligionReligion, Immigration, and Politics: North American and European PerspectivesAM 2016: This panel provides some comparative insights on the current situation in Europe alongside experiences in the USA, exploring how religion is located within these debates, for instance as a foundation for appeals to national or civilizational identities that exclude certain groups, as well as a means for overcoming conflict and providing support and advocacy for vulnerable immigrant communities. What are the implications of defining refugees/immigrants in terms of their faith and ethnicity, including the ways in which this can fuel negative stereotypes? And how do we make sense of the ambiguous response of Christian churches/Christianity in both...
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