Barnabite Spiritual Center
Mission Statement
The
Barnabite Spiritual Center is a center of spiritual renewal and growth
run by the Barnabite
Fathers (Clerics Regular of Saint Paul).
The
Barnabite Fathers were founded in Milan, Italy, in 1533 by Saint Anthony
Mary Zaccaria.
Saint
Anthony
Mary Zaccaria, a doctor of medicine, became a priest to devote his
life to the spiritual renewal of the Church.
In
the spirit of Saint Paul, his model, guide and spiritual father Anthony
Mary
promoted
the "renewal of Christian fervor" in himself and others
placed
the Crucified and Eucharistic Christ at the center of his life and work
dedicated
himself to the preaching of "the message of salvation."
At
the Barnabite Spiritual Center, the Barnabite Fathers intend to continue
the work of spiritual renewal initiated by
their founder.
Activities
Spiritual
renewal requires an ongoing conversion:
at
the Barnabite Spiritual Center the Sacrament of Reconciliation
is available every
Saturday, 11 am to 12 noon, and by appointment at any other time and days
(call
691-8648)
Spiritual
renewal requires constant prayer:
the
Barnabite Spiritual Center is a House of Prayer: join the Barnabite community
for Eucharistic
Adoration for Vocations every first Thursday, 7 to 10 pm (the Sacrament
of Reconciliation is available)
Spiritual
renewal requires growth and development:
Learn
more about the Bible -- 8 week course on Tuesday mornings, 9:30
to 10:30 am,
beginning January 5, 1999
Explore
your Christian faith -- 8 week course on Wednesday evenings, 7 to
8 pm, beginning
January 6, 1999
The
Barnabite Spiritual Center is also available for private directed or non-directed
retreats
Location
The Barnabite Spiritual Center is located one mile north of Northampton
Community College on Hecktown Road in Bethlehem Township, on the left hand
side. The large, tan brick building with archways is set back 500 feet
from the road.
For more information
Contact or write to:
Barnabite Spiritual Center
4301 Hecktown Road
Bethlehem, PA 18020
Phone: (610) 691-8648
Fax: (610) 691-8649
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