Association of Pittsburgh Priests
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| Love My Enemies? ... Really? Marisa Guerin St. Thérèse of Lisieux is famous for her Little Way of nonviolent love. In her own words, “No doubt, we don’t have any enemies in Carmel, but there are feelings.” Like us, she encountered difficult and damaged people who aroused in her feelings of resentment, anger, or indignation. Her intuition told her that unloving feelings are the wellsprings of violence if not man aged appropriately. Through reflection, prayer, patience, and the grace of God, Thérèse gradually came to see others with the compassionate eyes of Jesus. She also learned how to avoid violence to herself by understanding her own limits and needs. During the presentation, we will consider how Thérèse cultivated a non-adversarial stance towards ourselves, others, and life itself –- trusting in God who never abandons our suffering world. Marisa Guerin, PhD, is the co-author with the late Br. Joseph Schmidt, FSC of “Life Lessons from St. Thérèse of Lisieux.” She is a retired consultant and educator with expertise in organizational behavior and the psychodynamics of leadership. Marisa is married living near Philadelphia. |
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Fall 2026 Speaker Series In Memory of Jane Pillar |
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Political Holiness: A Spiritual Journey A Retreat with Art McDonald ~ ~ ~ ~ |
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Unjust War in Iran APP Statement Pax Christi USA Statement _________________________ |
______________________________________ Important Statements on Immigration Nov. 12: US Conference of Catholic Bishops approve a statement challenging the cruel treatment of immigrants (216 out of 224 Bishops) November 13, the Feast of St. Frances Cabrini: Bishop Mark Eckman issues a letter in support of immigrants. Click here for the USCCB Statement Click here for Bishop Eckman's Letter ____________________________________________ |
Special Opportunity: Catholic Social Teaching's Core Principal - Liturgy & Life, Dr. Tom Octave An overview of CST, a consistent theme of Popes through the last century, and how it flows from Jesus and our weekly liturgies. Click here for his 45 minute presentation. |
Promoting a Culture of Life Association of Pittsburgh Priests calls on Catholic leaders to develop new pastoral, spiritual approach regarding abortion and the culture of life -June 13, 2022 |
Synodality |
APP is committed to doing all that we can to promote Synodality in Western PA. Synodality is a way of journeying forward, led by the Spirit, in our polarized world for our newly merged parishes, for lay groups associated with religious orders, and other groups wanting to live the Gospel more faithfully. Synodality is an on-going process – of listening to each other and for the Spirit, sharing hopes, experiencing supportive community, and being open and responsive to the pain of the world. Synodality is the way to grow as Church. Visit our Resource page for the Final Synthesis Report, Oct. 28, 2023 & more. |
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