GodPods

In this conversation between Br. Guy Consolmagno, S.J., President of the Vatican Observatory Foundation and Emanuele Colombo, Ph.D., Professor at the Lynch School of Education and a Research Scholar at the Institute for Advanced Jesuit Studies, we learn how the Universe, wonder, and faith can live alongside one another in the human experience. Watch Br. Guy's talk on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/eQbAzCWko3Q Sponsored by Boston College's Church in the 21st Century Center, The Institute for Advanced Jesuit Studies, and The Center for Ignatian Spirituality. Date of event: May 6, 2026. Learn more about the C21 Center and our resources: Website: https://www.bc.edu/bc-web/centers/church21.html nstagram: https://www.instagram.com/c21center/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/C21Center/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/C21Center LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/104167883 Questions? Email church21@bc.edu

Experience this conversation on conflict, peace, and reconciliation, moderated by Josh Snyder, Associate Professor of the Practice in Theological Ethics at Boston College, and featuring: David Kwon, Assistant Professor of Theology and Religious Studies at Seattle University, speaking to a Korean perspective; Peter Martin, Special Assistant to the President, Boston College, speaking to a Vatican diplomacy perspective; Fr. Marcel Uwineza, S.J., Principal of Hekima University College, speaking to an African perspective; and O. Ernesto Valiente, Associate Professor of Systematic Theology, Boston College Clough School of Theology and Ministry, speaking to a Latin American perspective. Watch the video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/ErRRQKbAVvo Date of event: May 1, 2026 Learn more about the C21 Center and our resources: Website: https://www.bc.edu/bc-web/centers/church21.html Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/c21center/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/C21Center/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/C21Center LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/104167883 Questions? Email church21@bc.edu

“Longing for More: Young Adult Hispanic Catholics” (2025) is a three-short documentary that shares the spiritual journeys of young Hispanic Catholics in the United States as they grapple with questions of identity, faith and belonging. After the Boston College premiere of the film, we enjoyed this conversation with the Executive Producer, Hosffman Ospino, PhD, Professor of Theology and Hispanic Ministry at Boston College's Clough School of Theology and Ministry, and the filmmakers who directed the documentary, James Rutenbeck and Sabrina Avilés. Find all three-short documentaries: bc.edu/longing-for-more Date of event: September 22, 2025 Learn more about the C21 Center and our resources: Website: https://www.bc.edu/bc-web/centers/church21.html Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/c21center/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/C21Center/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/C21Center LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/104167883 Questions? Email church21@bc.edu.

Celebrate the launch of the latest issue of C21 Resources magazine and explore how reconciliation might offer steps for healing, growth, and unity in our daily lives. Enjoy this conversation with guest editor Joshua Snyder, Associate Professor of the Practice, Theology Department and Fr. Liam Bergin, Irish Diocesan Priest & Professor of the Practice, Theology Department, both featured authors in this issue. Date of event: September, 11, 2025 You can watch this conversation at: https://youtu.be/apzJKvOdYxc Read the full issue here: https://www.bc.edu/content/bc-web/centers/church21/publications/c21-resources/issues/C21-Reconciliation Learn more about the C21 Center and our resources: Website: https://www.bc.edu/bc-web/centers/church21.html Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/c21center/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/C21Center/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/C21Center LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/104167883 Questions? Email church21@bc.edu.

In this GodPods series episode of How to Be Attentive, Reflective, and Loving, Elizabeth Shlala speaks with Boston College 2021 graduates and newly married couple, Sam and Emily Schelble about their journeys of faith, discernment, marriage, and more since their time at Boston College. Emily is currently a life sciences & healthcare consultant at Deloitte and Sam is currently a theology teacher at Arrupe Jesuit High School in Denver, CO. The How to Be Attentive, Reflective, and Loving series is inspired by the C21 Center's 2024 issue of C21 Resources, Liberal Arts Education: Its Impact and Value. Explore the magazine and the events inspired by it here. Learn more about the C21 Center and our resources: Website: https://www.bc.edu/bc-web/centers/church21.html Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/c21center/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/C21Center/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/C21Center LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/104167883 Email: church21@bc.edu

This two-part virtual retreat is led by author, speaker, founder of Mothering Spirit, and friend of C21, Laura Kelly Fanucci. Our faith gives us an opportunity to delve into ancient spiritual practices that awaken in us a new way to walk through Lent. Learn about the history of the labyrinth in the Church and its modern use as a place and practice of prayer. We’ll look at Lent as a time to walk with God and explore 5 ways to use the labyrinth with Scripture and prayer to guide our 40 days of preparation for Easter. Find all the retreat resources: https://www.bc.edu/content/bc-web/centers/church21/programs/C21-Living-Lent-2025/Walking-Through-Lent---Holy-Week.html Learn more about the C21 Center and our resources: Website: https://www.bc.edu/bc-web/centers/church21.html Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/c21center/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/C21Center/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/C21Center LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/104167883 Email: church21@bc.edu

The C21 Center was excited to host this year's Advent workshop on December 3rd via Zoom! This virtual workshop was led with author, speaker, founder of Mothering Spirit, and friend of C21, Laura Kelly Fanucci. Laura introduced participants to the prayer practice of lectio divina using Advent Scripture of Mary’s Annunciation (Luke 1:26–38). The workshop was inspired by the themes of “slowing down in Advent” and “preparing by listening to God,” in which participants learned about and practice lectio divina as a new or renewed prayer practice to use during Advent and take into the New Year. Find each resource mentioned in the workshop below: Lectio Divina Workshop Guide: https://issuu.com/church21c/docs/listening_to_god_in_advent_workshop_guide_-_lectio Saint John’s Bible for visio divina: https://saintjohnsbible.org/See/Explore The Ritual App with Kathleen Cahalan’s daily lectio: https://www.ritual.io/ Example of a Catholic journaling Bible: https://a.co/d/dgd5p8k Free small program with Group Lectio Divina: Called to Life from the Collegeville Institute: https://collegevilleinstitute.org/vocation-projects/resources-for-congregations/called-to-life/ Praying lectio with kids (From Mothering Spirit): https://motheringspirit.com/2015/10/how-to-pray-lectio-divina-with-kids/ Date of event: December 3, 2024 Learn more about the C21 Center and our resources: Website: https://www.bc.edu/bc-web/centers/church21.html Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/c21center/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/C21Center/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/C21Center LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/104167883 Email: church21@bc.edu

The C21 Center hosted a conversation on the value and impact of Jesuit, Catholic liberal arts education with authors from the newest issue of C21 Resources magazine, "Liberal Arts Education: Its Value and Impact." Speakers: John L. Mahoney - Retired Vice Provost of Enrollment Management and Director of Admissions, Boston College Thomas Wesner - Professor of the Practice, Carroll School of Management, Boston College The Jesuit, Catholic liberal arts educational model is more important than ever, given contemporary challenges. This magazine explores the mission and the role of colleges/universities in accompanying students as they discern who they will become. Date of event: October 3, 2024 The painting Tom Wesner references during his talk is entitled The Church: The Educator of Mankind painted by Jesuit artist Br. Francis J. Schroen. The below photo of the painting was taken by Lee Pelligrini: Explore this issue at: https://bc.edu/c21jesuithighered Learn more about the C21 Center and our resources: Website: https://www.bc.edu/bc-web/centers/church21.html Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/c21center/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/C21Center/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/C21Center LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/104167883 Email: church21@bc.edu