Again he sent other servants, saying: Tell them that were invited, Behold, I have prepared my dinner; my calves and fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come ye to the marriage (Matt. 22:4). Our conference is all ready. Speakers and schedule are lined up, and even the menu has been determined. This number of the Ad Rem is a last minute reminder. Please see the schedule and other information below.
You can now register online for our conference.
What: “The Romance of Wisdom” is our theme this year.
How: This year, Friday and Saturday will both be full days. There will be eight speakers giving presentations in addition to the master of ceremonies, our Prior, Brother Andre Marie.
Who: Sr. Marie Therese, M.I.C.M., Sr. Maria Philomena, M.I.C.M., Gary Potter, Dr. Robert Hickson, Dr. William Fahey, C. Joseph Doyle, Brian Kelly, and Christine Bryan.
Where: Saint Benedict Center, 95 Fay Martin Road, Richmond, New Hampshire, 03470
When: October 8 and 9, 2010. This year, Friday and Saturday, will be full conference days.
How Much: $100 for both days (Friday and Saturday). This includes meals. Single days without meals are $40.
There is a limited number of Saint Benedict Center community members who are willing to host conference attendees on a first-come, first-serve basis. There are hotels in the Keene vicinity, but reservations should be made early because of tourism during the foliage season. Some area hotels include: Best Western Hotel & Suites (603) 357-3038; Holiday Inn Express Keene (603) 352-7616; Days Inn (603) 352-9780, and Super 8 Keene (603) 352-9780.
Call (603) 239-6485 to register or for more information.
Her have I loved, and have sought her out from my youth, and have desired
to take her for my spouse, and I became a lover of her beauty. — Wisdom 8:2
Friday, October 8
7:00 Holy Rosary
7:30 Holy Mass
8:45 Breakfast
9:30 Registration Opens
10:00 Brother André Marie’s Opening Remarks
10:30 Dr. William Fahey — ‘With what wisdom shall he be furnished that holdeth the plough?’: Liberal learning, manual labor, and experience
12:00 Angelus / Lunch
1:30 Christine Bryan — The Faithful and Wise Stewart
3:00 Sister Maria Philomena, M.I.C.M. — Teaching Wisdom to Little Ones
4:30 Gary Potter — Romancing Wisdom (and Sharing Some)
6:00 Dinner
Saturday, October 9
7:00 Holy Rosary
7:30 Holy Mass
8:45 Breakfast
10:00 Sister Marie Thérèse, M.I.C.M. — Our Patrimony of Wisdom
11:15 Dr. Robert Hickson —Wisdom’s Slow Fruitfulness and the Adventure of Our Probation
12:30 Angelus / Lunch
2:00 Brian Kelly — Reflections on the Book of Wisdom
4:00 C. J. Doyle — Reminiscences on the Wisdom and Counsel of Brother Francis
6:00 Dinner
8:00 Panel Discussion (all speakers / moderated)
