March 2017
Evening of Reflection on Divorce with Rose Sweet at Ruah Woods
Author Rose Sweet will present a talk on "Healing the Divorced Heart and Finding Lasting Love" for those separated or divorced, whether for months or for years. Discover healing through the genius of Catholicism. Limited to 7o people (maximum occupancy at the Ruah Woods New Evangelization Center); please reserve a spot by email with [email protected]. Ticket price includes light refreshments.
Find out more »September 2017
Living a Joy-Filled Marriage Workshop at Ruah Woods
Part two of two-part series for engaged couples. When combined with the weekend course, "God's Plan for a Joy-Filled Marriage," it fulfills the marriage preparation requirement for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. The day-long class teaches life skills to help couples "set patterns of thought and behavior that will ensure a lifelong, joy-filled marriage – including practical virtue-based instruction in communication, conflict resolution and financial decision making." Fee is per couple.
Find out more »October 2017
God’s Plan for a Joy-Filled Marriage Weekend Begins at Ruah Woods
Oct 6-7. Weekend event (no overnight accommodations) that, when combined with the follow-up one-day course, meets the marriage preparation requirements for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Using materials created by Theology of the Body expert and speaker Damon Owens, facilitators will lead couples in a course that will help them understand how men and women complement each other, what marriage is for, and how God's plan for marriage leads to a happy life. Fee is per couple.
Find out more »November 2017
Living a Joy-Filled Marriage Workshop at Ruah Woods
Part two of two-part series for engaged couples. When combined with the weekend course, "God's Plan for a Joy-Filled Marriage," it fulfills the marriage preparation requirement for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. The day-long class teaches life skills to help couples "set patterns of thought and behavior that will ensure a lifelong, joy-filled marriage – including practical virtue-based instruction in communication, conflict resolution and financial decision making." Fee is per couple.
Find out more »May 2018
Ruah Woods Workshop on Ministering People with Same-Sex Attraction
"BY YOUR SIDE: WALKING WITH CATHOLICS AFFECTED BY SAME-SEX ATTRACTION AND THEIR LOVED ONES" Ruah Woods and the Archdiocese of Cincinnati invite clergy, religious, and lay pastoral ministers to an introduction to the work of the Courage and EnCourage apostolates in ministering to our brothers and sisters who experience same-sex attractions, and to their loved ones. The event will include a viewing of the award-winning documentary “Desire of the Everlasting Hills,” a panel discussion with our local Courage and EnCourage chaplains,…
Find out more »January 2019
Theology of the Body at the Movies
Did you know Theology of the Body and the message of the Gospel is present in many big screen blockbusters? Come for a free show (popcorn too) and a discussion after.
Find out more »Life Skills for Couples
Life Skills for Couples is a life-skills marriage preparation program designed to help engaged couples set patterns of thought and behavior that will ensure a lifelong, joy-filled marriage – including practical virtue-based instruction in communication, conflict resolution and financial decision making. When combined with God’s Plan for Love, these two courses together fulfill the Marriage Preparation Requirement of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. If you have any questions please contact Ruah Woods at 513-407-8672, or email [email protected] Cost: $50.00
Find out more »Kenosis: Teen Disciples for Love and Life.
For High School Students who have taken Theology of the Body. Kenosis is the Greek word for “self-emptying,” which John Paul II relates to “self-gift.” Since we cannot give what we do not have, “kenosis” reminds us that we must receive everything from God if we are to give a fruitful gift of self. Kenosis forms and educates young Catholic leaders into missionary disciples through the transforming power of Jesus Christ in the Holy Spirit. This is the heart of…
Find out more »Book Discussion: MADE THIS WAY: How to Prepare Kids to Face Today’s Tough Moral Issues
A generation ago, Christian parents didn’t have to worry about how to explain transgenderism to their nine-year-old, or help their teenager deal with mockery at school for believing in traditional marriage. But today, as our culture’s moral center continues to fly apart and with every form of deviance publicly aired and celebrated, we have no choice but to equip our kids to understand and to own the truth about such issues. In Made This Way: How to Prepare Kids to…
Find out more »Kenosis – Teen Disciples for Love & Life
For High School Students who have taken Theology of the Body. Kenosis is the Greek word for “self-emptying,” which John Paul II relates to “self-gift.” Since we cannot give what we do not have, “kenosis” reminds us that we must receive everything from God if we are to give a fruitful gift of self. Kenosis forms and educates young Catholic leaders into missionary disciples through the transforming power of Jesus Christ in the Holy Spirit. This is the heart of…
Find out more »February 2019
Kenosis – Teen Disciples for Love & Life – Jan-May
For High School Students who have taken Theology of the Body. Kenosis is the Greek word for “self-emptying,” which John Paul II relates to “self-gift.” Since we cannot give what we do not have, “kenosis” reminds us that we must receive everything from God if we are to give a fruitful gift of self. Kenosis forms and educates young Catholic leaders into missionary disciples through the transforming power of Jesus Christ in the Holy Spirit. This is the heart of…
Find out more »Kenosis – Teen Disciples for Love & Life
For High School Students who have taken Theology of the Body. Kenosis is the Greek word for “self-emptying,” which John Paul II relates to “self-gift.” Since we cannot give what we do not have, “kenosis” reminds us that we must receive everything from God if we are to give a fruitful gift of self. Kenosis forms and educates young Catholic leaders into missionary disciples through the transforming power of Jesus Christ in the Holy Spirit. This is the heart of…
Find out more »March 2019
Kenosis – Teen Disciples for Love & Life
For High School Students who have taken Theology of the Body. Kenosis is the Greek word for “self-emptying,” which John Paul II relates to “self-gift.” Since we cannot give what we do not have, “kenosis” reminds us that we must receive everything from God if we are to give a fruitful gift of self. Kenosis forms and educates young Catholic leaders into missionary disciples through the transforming power of Jesus Christ in the Holy Spirit. This is the heart of…
Find out more »Kenosis – Teen Disciples for Love & Life
For High School Students who have taken Theology of the Body. Kenosis is the Greek word for “self-emptying,” which John Paul II relates to “self-gift.” Since we cannot give what we do not have, “kenosis” reminds us that we must receive everything from God if we are to give a fruitful gift of self. Kenosis forms and educates young Catholic leaders into missionary disciples through the transforming power of Jesus Christ in the Holy Spirit. This is the heart of…
Find out more »March 2020
The Catholic Table: Finding Joy where Food and Faith Meet
What: The Catholic Table: Finding Joy where Food and Faith Meet When: Thursday, March 5, 2020 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Where: Ruah Woods, Pope Francis Room, 6675 Wesselman Rd, Cincinnati, 45248 Many of us struggle to understand and receive food as a natural gift from God. Often, we eat without gratitude, charity, nor respect. Award-winning author Emily Stimpson Chapman explains in “The Catholic Table”, with a sacramental worldview the supernatural gift of God’s grace can transform and heal us through the…
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