Visionary Scientist - Scientific Mystic
In this prayerful program we will view, discuss, and pray the PBS documentary about Teilhard de Chardin, the Jesuit priest both silenced by the Vatican and quoted by popes.
Friday evening will be an introduction to the life and work of Teilhard, and preview of the documentary. Saturday morning we will view the video, then discuss and pray in response to it into the afternoon.
Presenter: Fr. Dan Krettek
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Dates & Times:
Friday, October 18 | 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. &
Saturday, October 19 | 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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Cost: $60.00
Scholarships are available.
See below for additional information.
Lunch on Saturday will be provided.
Location: Emmaus House
(3315 70th Street, Urbandale, IA)
Fr. Dan Krettek
Fr. Dan Krettek is a Catholic Priest of the Diocese of Des Moines. He attended seminary at the North American College in Rome prior to his ordination in 1978. He has done advanced studies in theology, canon law, and spirituality, with certification in spiritual direction and retreat direction. He completed the School for Charismatic Spiritual Directors at the Pecos Benedictine Monastery, and has been trained to present the Introductory Workshop in Centering Prayer by the Contemplative Outreach organization.
He has served in parish ministry, individual and group spiritual direction, ministry to the divorced and separated, hospital chaplaincy, and high school campus ministry. He was co-director at the Emmaus House for 25 years, doing spiritual direction, retreats, and other spiritual renewal programs.
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