Connecting Faith to the Real
An Invitation into RSHM Spirituality 

A Workshop Series offered by The Marymount Institute for Faith, Culture, and the Arts
Note:  Attendees may register for all three sessions or attend any single one, as desired.

March 11    4-5:30pm    
Public Lecture (Marymount Institute, UHall 3002)
Guest speaker: Dr. Luísa Maria Varela Almendra, RSHM
Associate Professor of Biblical Studies
Catholic University of Portugal
2025-26 Marymount Institute Visiting Scholar

Sr. Luísa will introduce the RSHM charism, drawing from the biblical wisdom tradition, in examining the critical connection between one’s interior life (what do I believe?) and intentional living (how do I live?).  This lecture is open to all.

March 21    9-3pm        
Saturday Retreat (Marymount Institute, UHall 3002)
Facilitators:  Dr. Luísa Maria Varela Almendra, RSHM
Dr. Jennifer Abe, Professor Emerita, Psychological Science

Sr. Luísa and Jennifer Abe will guide participants in exploring these questions (What do I believe?  How do I live?) as part of their own inner journey towards life-giving awareness and authenticity.  LMU faculty, staff, and students will have priority for this retreat.  Any individuals affiliated with the RSHM tradition, including Marymount high schools, are also encouraged to participate. Capacity: 25 participants

March 24    2-5:30pm    
Tuesday Afternoon at A Place Called Home
Hosts:  Sr. Pat Connor, RSHM, with Sr. Luísa Almendra, RSHM
Co-sponsored with the Division of Mission, Office of Mission and Identity 

The RSHM sisters, especially Sr. Pat Connor, RSHM, were instrumental in helping to establish and support A Place Called Home. The mission of this organization is to empower youth in South Central Los Angeles through a vibrant array of programs in the arts, educational enrichment, academic support and wellness that are designed “to inspire, encourage, and support the next generation in achieving social, emotional, and economic success.”  Meet Sr. Pat and the youth at A Place Called Home to bear witness to one example of how the RSHM charism is being expressed in Los Angeles today.

A shuttle will be provided for up to 20 participants. LMU faculty, staff, and students will have priority, but RSHM-affiliated individuals are also encouraged to participate.

RSVP at https://lmu.wufoo.com/forms/connecting-faith-to-the-real-rsvp/