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Martin de Porres Center Events
Martin de Porres Center Celebrates 5th Anniversary , 2004–2009
The Martin de Porres Center opened its doors to the public on February 15, 2004. At the dedication
ceremony the founding director, Arleen Kisiel, OP, spoke these words that have guided the work of the
Center ever since: “We have to open the doors of this building and of our minds WIDELY to welcome
those people and experiences that have the power to transform us.” We will celebrate these first five years
of transforming experiences around the feast of St. Martin de Porres, with special events on both October
25 and November 1. This year’s celebration is dedicated to Willie B. Moore, Jr., 1949–2008. Please plan to
join us!
Complete program descriptions for October 25 and November 1 can be found in the following list of events.
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The following events and art exhibits are open to the public.
Please scroll down to view all of the events.
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POTIONS, PORTIONS AND PIGMENTS
Presented by Claudia V. deGruy, PhD
Thursday, June 18 | 10:00 AM – Noon
This presentation begins with a sketch of how the
experience of globalization is changing the world in
which we live. Special attention will be given to how
globalization compresses our sense of time and space,
how it exposes us to greater cultural diversity, and how
it calls upon us to cope with consequences of decisions
over which we have no direct control. Tomorrow’s
presentation will explore how our ways of doing ministry
have to change to meet these challenges.
Suggested donation is $15.00.
Please call 614-287-5006 to register by June 12.
Presented in partnership with the Lifelong Learning Institute at
Columbus State Community College.
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FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE AT THE MARTIN DE PORRES CENTER!
FROM INSPIRATION TO ILLUMINATION:
AN INTRODUCTION TO THE SAINT JOHN'S BIBLE
Presented by Tim Ternes
Friday, July 10 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Buffet supper begins at 6:00 PM.
At the end of the twentieth century Saint John’s
University, in cooperation with the monks of Saint
John’s Abbey, seek to ignite the spiritual imagination
of believers throughout the world by commissioning
a work of art that illuminates the Word of God for
a new millennium. The Saint John’s Bible is the first
handwritten, monumental, illuminated Bible commissioned
by a Benedictine monastery in the modern
era. This presentation introduces participants to the
story of The Saint John’s Bible through video, facsimile
and projected images. Guests are taken through
the processes, tools, methods and materials for the
project. Several artworks from the project are also
explored through guided imagery discussions.
Suggested donation is $15.00. Program only, suggested donation is $10.00.
Please register by July 7.
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EXPERIENCE THE SAINT JOHN'S BIBLE RETREAT DAY
Presented by Tim Ternes
Saturday, July 11 | 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
NOTE: Retreat includes the Friday night presentation,“From Inspiration to Illumination.”
This day long retreat will introduce participants to
the fascinating story of the creation of The Saint
John’s Bible, an inspirational work of art. Participants
will spend the morning learning about the project
through video, facsimile and visually rich guided
imagery discussions. The afternoon will allow participants
to delve more deeply into the Bible through
Visio Divina, a visual Bible study experience focusing on two to three specific passages in the Bible. Guests
will leave the day with a deeper understanding of the
project as well as their own ability to “see” insights
into the scriptures.
Tim Ternes is the Director of The Saint John’s Bible at
the Hill Museum & Manuscript Library in Collegeville,
Minnesota. His role as director has him working directly
with the artistic team for the project, facilitating
planning and exhibitions for the original pages and
reproductions, as well as curating and caring for the
original folios of the Bible. Tim also travels extensively
offering presentations, exhibitions and educational
programs for the Bible project and library collections.
Suggested donation is $25.00, includes lunch.
Please register by July 7.
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PRAYING WITH ART
Presented by Ruth Caspar, OP, PhD and Tina Butler, PhD
Location: Columbus Museum of Art, Bellows Room
Tuesday, August 18 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Required and non-refundable registration fee
of $25.00 must be received by August 2, includes Museum admission and box lunch
prepared by Museum’s Palette Café.
Registration limited to 50.
Please send registrant’s name and a check
payable to “Martin de Porres Center” to
Martin de Porres Center, 2330 Airport Drive,
Columbus, OH 43219.
This program represents a new approach to the
Martin de Porres Center’s arts mission. Using the rich
resources of the Columbus Museum of Art, we will
explore ways to transform the “seeing” of art into
prayerful contemplation. The presenters will offer
several examples of works that provide insight into
the human condition, opening our hearts to God’s
revelation in the world around us. Participants will
receive guidelines for looking deeply at art, will then
proceed to the galleries to identify works that speak
directly to them, and will return to the Bellows Room
for sharing and inspiration.
NOTE: Participation in the program will require walking to and
from galleries; if you would have difficulty with this, please
bring a companion to assist you (all attendees will need to
register).
Ruth Caspar, OP, a Dominican Sister of Peace, served
for 35 years in the Philosophy and Humanities
Departments at Ohio Dominican University. She has
also given retreats and directed a summer program in
spirituality, the “House of Prayer.”
Tina Butler, director
of the Martin de Porres Center, has focused her
energies on adult education during the past decade.
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FALLING INTO GRACE: THE FICTION OF ANDREW GREELY
Presented by Ronald W. Carstens, PhD
Thursday, September 23 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
In his recently published book, Falling into Grace,
Professor R.W. Carstens shares the findings of his
deep exploration into Greeley’s novels as evidence
of a set of ancient values and key political ideas that
are needed today more than ever. As a storyteller,
Greeley’s message is significant—that grace sustains
us, unites us, comforts us, and sometimes overwhelms
us, but it is also evidence of our freedom.
Carstens’ careful examination into the deeper meaning
behind the stories demonstrates that Greeley’s
characters and the world in which they live portray
life as an act of faith, hope, and love and prove that
God is alive and well in the hearts of many in the
world. As he discusses Greeley’s political and theological
concepts, Carstens will share his own theories
on how these ideas can be applied to today’s world
by creating freedom, limiting authority, and building
communities where people are united by the common
good.
The author of several books and many articles, R.W.
Carstens has served Ohio Dominican University in
various capacities since 1974—Professor of Political
Science, Director of the Humanities Program, and
founding Dean of the School of Graduate Studies.
Honored as a Dominican Master Faculty in 1994, he
earned his BA from St. Ambrose College and received
his MA and PhD in political science and philosophy
from Miami University.
Suggested donation is $10.00.
Please register by September 21.
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FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE AT THE MARTIN DE PORRES CENTER!
"HAD WE BUT WORLD ENOUGH, AND TIME..."
A CHRISTIAN THINKS THEOLOGICALLY ABOUT TIME
Presented by Bonnie Thurston, PhD
Friday, October 16 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Buffet supper begins at 6:00 PM.
After introducing our subject with some biblical passages,
we will consider four suggestions about the
theological and spiritual meaning of time, focusing
on it as gift and opportunity. There will be opportunity
for discussion about practical application.
Suggested donation is $15.00. Program only, suggested donation is $10.00.
Please register by October 13.
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A SABBATH REST FOR THE PEOPLE OF GOD
Presented by Bonnie Thurston, PhD
Saturday, October 17 | 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
This retreat will offer a consideration of the concept
of “Sabbath” and practical suggestions for how to recover
Sabbath in our own lives. The day will include
talks, periods of quiet reflection, and conversation
about the importance of spiritual leisure. The morning
presentation will focus on “A Sabbath Rest for the
People of God: Sabbath in Judaism and Christianity” and
the afternoon’s presentation, on “Making Sabbath: Practical
Suggestions for Busy People.”
Bonnie Thurston, a native of West Virginia, currently lives
in solitude near Wheeling, having previously served as
William F. Orr Professor of New Testament at Pittsburgh
Theological Seminary in 2002. Her church affiliations
include the Episcopal Church and the Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ). She wrote her doctoral dissertation
on Thomas Merton at the University of Virginia. Bonnie
is the author of poetry, many articles, and several books,
including To Everything a Season: A Spirituality of Time.
Her most recent book is For God Alone: A Primer on Prayer
(University of Notre Dame Press, 2009).
Suggested donation is $25.00, includes lunch.
Please register by October 13.
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ON THE SHOULDERS OF ANCESTORS
Presented by Willis Bing Davis
Sunday, October 25 | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Following reception with artists Bing and Derrick Davis 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Please join us for this slide/lecture presentation that
traces the artistic and cultural development of a
visual artist who blends his urban experience with his
African heritage to create an artistic vision.
Willis Bing Davis has a long and distinguished career
as an Ohio artist, educator, and curator of exhibits
throughout the United States and abroad. He has
taught in the Dayton Public Schools, at DePauw
University, Miami University, and Central State
University in Wilberforce. His art can be found in
public and private collections in the U.S., England,
China, Japan, France, Australia, and in the African
countries of Senegal, Ghana, Nigeria, Namibia, and
Gabon. In 2001 he received the Ohioana Pegasus
Award, in 2008 the Martin Luther King, Jr. National
Service Award and in 2009, an Ohio Governor’s Award
for the Arts.
Derrick Davis grew up around art and artists in
his parents’ home in Dayton, but majored in
Communication with a focus in Radio and Television
at Central State University, leading to his first career
as a broadcast technician at WOSU-TV in Columbus
and Fox 45 TV in Dayton. In 2006 Derrick made the
commitment to develop his visual arts ability and
has been exhibiting alone and alongside his father
since 2007. Both artists draw inspiration from African
textiles and fabrics.
Free and open to the public.
Please register by October 21.
Presented in partnership with the Ohioana Library Association.
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OLIVE TREES, ORANGES AND MICE: MARTIN SHOWS US THE WAY
Presented by Joan Monahan, PhD
Sunday, November 1 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Please join us for this slide/lecture presentation that
traces the artistic and cultural development of a
visual artist who blends his urban experience with his
African heritage to create an artistic vision.
Willis Bing Davis has a long and distinguished career
as an Ohio artist, educator, and curator of exhibits
throughout the United States and abroad. He has
taught in the Dayton Public Schools, at DePauw
University, Miami University, and Central State
University in Wilberforce. His art can be found in
public and private collections in the U.S., England,
China, Japan, France, Australia, and in the African
countries of Senegal, Ghana, Nigeria, Namibia, and
Gabon. In 2001 he received the Ohioana Pegasus
Award, in 2008 the Martin Luther King, Jr. National
Service Award and in 2009, an Ohio Governor’s Award
for the Arts.
Derrick Davis grew up around art and artists in
his parents’ home in Dayton, but majored in
Communication with a focus in Radio and Television
at Central State University, leading to his first career
as a broadcast technician at WOSU-TV in Columbus
and Fox 45 TV in Dayton. In 2006 Derrick made the
commitment to develop his visual arts ability and
has been exhibiting alone and alongside his father
since 2007. Both artists draw inspiration from African
textiles and fabrics.
Free and open to the public.
Please register by October 21.
Presented in partnership with the Ohioana Library Association.
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YOU WILL NEVER WALK ALONE
Presented by Mauryeen O'Brien, OP
Saturday, November 14 | 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Sometimes as we grieve the death of a loved one we
think we are alone in our pain. We are sad and lonely
and often feel that no one cares or understands. But
God has told us He will “never abandon us…” Come
together with others who have experienced loss
and spend a quiet day in a peace-filled atmosphere
of reflection and sharing. Learn from each other
that we need not walk this difficult grief journey by
ourselves. Experience the true meaning of Christ’s
words expressed in the poem, “Footprints in the Sand”…"my precious, precious child, I love you and
I would never leave you…” During the day there will
be time for prayer, input from the director, quiet, and
sharing. The day will end with a prayer service in honor
of our deceased loved ones.
Sr. Mauryeen is a Dominican Sister of Peace who has
ministered in the Archdiocese of Hartford, CT, for the
past 22 years. She works with divorced and bereaved
families. She has published widely, including a book
for the initially bereaved, New Day Journal, a book of
meditations for the bereaved, Lift Up Your Hearts, and
two books of prayers and ritual prayer services, Praying
Through Grief and Gentle Keeping. Sister Mauryeen also
writes for Care Notes, a publication of Abbey Press.
Suggested donation is $20.00, includes lunch.
Please register by November 10.
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ANNOUNCING THE MARTIN DE PORRES CENTER'S
NEW INSTITUTE FOR MATURING SPIRITUALITY!
The Institute for Maturing Spirituality had its debut on March 4, 2009, after a year and a half of
planning by an interfaith committee of “visionaries” and with significant input from focus groups of
older adults at Reynoldsburg United Methodist Church, St. Agatha Parish, St. Dominic Parish, Kensington
Place at Lutheran Village, and Seton Square North Residential Community.
The rapid rise in the number of older adults calls leaders of all faith traditions to consider how to
meet these adults’ specific spiritual needs. In its first phase of development, the Institute will offer
programming to support mature adults’ desire to grow closer to God and to better understand their
own search for identity in the second half of life.
Underlying all aspects of the Institute will be encouragement for elders to claim their “elderhood,”
to fully discern the place of God in their lives and to share their experience and wisdom with others.
INSTITUTE EVENTS ARE LISTED BELOW AND CAN BE VIEWED AT:
WWW.MARTINDEPORRES.NET
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Suggested donation for each 2-hour event is $5.00.
Wednesday, May 27, 10:00 AM – Noon
“Faith, Spirituality and Religion: Distinctions and Differences”
Facilitated by William A. Doubleday, Professor of Pastoral Theology,
Bexley Hall Seminary
As part of the commitment to interfaith dialogue within the Martin de Porres Center's recently established Institute for Maturing Spirituality, Rev. Bill Doubleday will facilitate a discussion of issues that emerge from the complex times in which we live. We hear regularly about pluralism, individualism, post-modernism, globalization, interreligious dialogue and the emergence of new religions, radical changes in the religious demographics of the nation and the world, and rapid new forms of technology and communications. Today more than half of Americans no longer hold the religious affiliations of their parents or grandparents. Many people identify themselves as spiritual, but not religious. What does this mean for our families, for the community, and for our souls? These and related matters will be explored and discussed on May 27.
Thursday, June 25, 10:00 AM – Noon
“Spirit Need: Beyond Chicken Soup or, Exploring One’s Own Spirituality”
Facilitated by Bettina Mollica, OP, Consultant on Spirituality and Wellness
Am I skimming the surface of life? Am I mindful that exploring and nourishing my own spirituality enables living life more deliberately? This on-going personal spiritual well-being fosters awareness that choices define a person far more than abilities. What defines Me?
Tuesday, July 21, 10:00 AM – Noon
“The Spirituality of Scripture”
Facilitated by Karen Gagel, MA in Theology from the Pontifical College Josephinum.
Scripture is a profound, deep experience of God. As the living word of God, the Bible speaks to us at each of our glorious ages. This presentation will look at familiar stories, their messages and how they encourage our spiritual growth. Knowing the truth of God's word we can discover truths about ourselves.
Karen has a master's degree from the Pontifical College Josephinum with a concentration in Scripture. Besides teaching at Ohio Dominican University and the Josephinum, Karen has presented Scripture topics for the Diocese of Columbus and local parishes.
Thursday, August 6, 1:00 – 3:00 PM
“Flourishing in the Later Years”
Facilitated by Rabbi Cary Kozberg, Chaplain, Wexner Heritage Village
According to Scripture, Abraham, the spiritual ancestor of the three monotheistic religions, answered God’s call to leave his home when he was already 75years old. As he and his wife Sarah got older, the spiritual challenges and tests of faith increased: they were tested…and God was tested. In the experience of Abraham and Sarah, was “age” a factor? Would their responses have been different or the same, had they been younger? Why did God select individuals who were older (as He did Moses), and not younger, for His purpose?
These will be among the questions addressed as Rabbi Cary Kozberg leads us in a look at the “Abraham” narratives from Hebrew Scripture. Small group discussion will give participants an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of these stories for their own lives.
Rabbi Cary Kozberg is Director of Religious Life at Wexner Heritage Village in Columbus, Ohio. He is the author of Honoring Sacred Tablets: A Jewish Approach to Dementia (Jewish Lights Publishing) and co-editor of Flourishing in the Later Years: Jewish Aspects of Long Term Pastoral Care (Victoria Press).
Wednesday, September 30, 1:00 – 3:00 PM
“Ministering to One Another”
Facilitated by Marialein Anzenberger, OP, Consultant in Elder Spirituality, and Rebecca Madine, Coordinator, Mount Carmel Church Partnerships
Thursday, October 22, 10:00 AM
“Day of Prayer and Reflection for Elders”
Facilitated by a team of retreat leaders
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Art Exhibits
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"Silver Solutions"
Black and white photography by
Jerry Bowling.
Exhibit open April 6 – May 29
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"Art of The Saint John's Bible"
Programs: July 10 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM
& July 11 | 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Reproduction prints on loan from the Hill
Museum & Manuscript Library, Saint John’s
University, Collegeville, MN.
Exhibit open June 8 – July 17
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"Reaching Within"
Reception | August 1, 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Artworks by Garner Chapman
Exhibit open August 1 – October 2
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"Spirits Rising IV:
The Art of Bing and Derrick Davis"
Reception | October 25, 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Program | October 25, 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Artworks by Bing Davis and Derrick Davis
Exhibit open October 25 – December 14
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Ongoing Programs |
Second Wednesday
of every month
2:00 – 3:30 PM
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TURNING LEAVES AND TEA LEAVES
This monthly book club is facilitated by Marialein Anzenberger, OP, and Colleen Gallagher, OP. Books to be considered at this monthly gathering are selected by the group. Join us for lively conversation with others who share your love of reading!
Sessions are free and open to the public.
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First Monday
of every month
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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THOMAS MERTON STUDY GROUP
Vespers in Motherhouse chapel are followed by
discussion of Merton readings, led by Merton scholar David Belcastro, PhD
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Adult Literacy Tutoring
One-on-one adult literacy tutoring is available at no cost at the Martin de Porres Center, in partnershipwith the Dominican Learning Center.
For more information, please call 614-444-7330
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Also at the Martin de Porres Center...
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Every Tuesday
7:15 – 8:45 PM
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Blue Heron Sangha
A mindfulness community in the Thich Nhat Hanh tradition. For information, contact Sandy at scoen@columbus.rr.com
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