The Bay Ridge Cluster invites young adults to Theology on Tap

The Bay Ridge-Dyker Heights cluster invites young adults in their 20s and 30s to Theology on Tap.

Young adults coming together to socialize, have a good time and celebrate the goodness of life with their peers who are interested in reflecting on the really important things of life.

Location: The Greenhouse Cafe, 7717 Third Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209. Time: 7:00pm Happy ½ Hour * 7:30pm talk * 8:30pm socialFor more information please contact Fr. John Maduri at 718-238-2600.

SPEAKER

1 October: Fr. Benedict Groeschel, CFR

New Directions in Psychology for Making Christians Happy

Fr. Benedict is the Director of the Office for Spiritual Development of the Archdiocese of New York. He founded and is on the staff of Trinity Retreat House, a center for prayer and study for the clergy. John Cardinal O'Connor appointed him promoter of the cause of canonization of the Servant of God Terence Cardinal Cooke in 1984. Previously, Father Benedict was chaplain of the Children's Village in Dobbs Ferry, New York for fourteen years.

Fr. Benedict obtained his doctorate in psychology from Columbia University in 1971 and is a professor of pastoral psychology at St. Joseph's Seminary of the Archdiocese of New York and a visiting professor of the Institute for Psychological Sciences, Arlington, VA. He has taught at Fordham University, Iona College, and Maryknoll Seminary. He is also chairman of the Good Counsel Homes and St. Francis House, which provide residence and programs for homeless young mothers and homeless youth, respectively.

In May 1987, along with eight other friars, Fr. Benedict formed the community of Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, under the patronage of Cardinal O'Connor. This community, which now has over 100 friars and sisters, follows the Capuchin Tradition and is dedicated to preaching reform and providing care for the homeless in the South Bronx, Harlem, Newark, London and Honduras.

Fr. Benedict has published a number of books and tapes on spirituality and pastoral counseling and is familiar to television audiences. His most recent books are The Virtue Driven Life (Our Sunday Visitor Press, 2007), A Drama of Reform (Ignatius Press, 2005), Why Do We Believe (Our Sunday Visitor Press, 2005), When Did We See You Lord (Our Sunday Visitor Press, 2005).