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Unseen Allies: The Biblical Roots & Roles of Angels

Cutting through all the misinformation from culture, media, and the New Age movement, we explore the truth about the Angelic world. What are they? What do they do? Do I really have a guardian angel?

Can I Get a Witness?

The final and forceful invitation of the papal document, Verbum Domini is to embrace the baptismal call of every disciple of Jesus of being faithful witnesses of the Word and heralds of hope. Using his own conversion as a template, Thomas will reveal the seven key characteristics for fearlessly, faithfully and fruitfully sharing the Word to a world longing for Christ.

Beatitudes: Pathways to the Kingdom

Discover how these 8 powerful invitations from Christ reveal His countenance, His keys for human happiness, how to advance in the spiritual life, the paths for experiencing His Kingdom now, and much more.

The Liturgy: A Marriage Made in Heaven

Worship is a call to intimate relationship with God who invites us to share in his own life, both individually and as a whole Christian community. Learn how the Liturgy, the source and summit of our faith, is the highest form and expression of that relationship through its use of signs, symbols and nuptial imagery drawn from the Word of God.

Unlocking the Jewish Roots of the Our Father

Although the Our Father is a prayer for all times, it was given in a time-specific, historic, religious, and cultural context. Discover how exploring the Jewish background behind the themes and language of this prayer, as well as its ties to the Exodus and Jesus’ Kingdom teaching, can deepen and renew your appreciation for what St. Thomas Aquinas calls “the most perfect prayer.”

Bread From Heaven

In this talk, Thomas explores the Old Testament foreshadowings of the Eucharist, it’s focus in the Gospel of John, its centrality to the early Church and its place at the heart of the Book of Revelation. From beginning to end, the Bible unveils the Eucharist to us and invites us into deeper communion with Christ.

Friends in High Places

Benedict XVI reminds us that “the most profound” interpretation of Scripture comes precisely from those who let themselves be shaped by the Word, namely the Saints. Thomas will not only survey the Scriptural support for our daily relationship with the Saints in heaven but also how we can model the Saints as a sure way of revealing the Word in our lives.

Praying the Psalms for Life

The psalms are called by the Church the “masterpiece of prayer.” Discover the five books of the Psalter and how those serve as our guide to the five forms of prayer: Adoration & Blessing, Petition, Intercession, Thanksgiving and Praise. Great for those who want to engage the Psalms more fully, re-ignite their use of the Breviary, or to provide structure for your private prayer or holy hour.

Prophets, Priests, and Kings

By virtue of our baptism, every Catholic is invited to participate in Christ’s offices as prophet, priest and king. Using key characters from the Scriptures as a starting point, Thomas will explore the powerful invitation of Christ to live out these realities in our homes, parishes, and personal ministries, as foundational to furthering the mission of the Church and re-building a civilization of love.

Cultivating the Fruit of the Spirit

In Galatians 5:22-23, St. Paul reveals the 9 key characteristics of Christ that are implanted in the soul at baptism, but remain latent without our cooperation. Learn the 7 ways to cultivate these powerful traits in yourselves and others to reinvigorate your spiritual life, parish ministries and evangelization efforts.

Food for the Soul: The Art of Lectio Divina

Does your prayer often feel like a running monologue? Learn the singular spiritual practice that Pope Benedict XVI has said is the key to ushering a new Springtime for the Church and your prayer life. The four-step dynamic for creating a dialogue with the Word of God, called Lectio Divina, is unlocked in this presentation by tracing its Jewish roots, offering memorable metaphors and practical application.

Missions and Retreats

Additionally, I offer 3-night Lenten or Advent Missions, and weekend retreats (5 – one hour presentations). Topics include The Three Pillars of the Spiritual Life: Word, Worship and Works of Mercy, any of the four Gospels, Praying the Psalms for Life, Unlocking the Our Father, Cultivating the Fruit of the Spirit, The Beatitudes: Pathways to the Kingdom.

Great Adventure Bible Timeline

If you are interested in having Thomas speak for a Great Adventure Timeline weekend event, please contact Janene with Ascension Press at jmontlouis@ascensionpress.com.
Topics include:

• Matthew-in-a-Day,
• Acts-in-a-Day,
• 1 Corinthians-in-a-Day, or
• Revelation-in-a-Day