'Supermarket Sermons: Notes on Beauty, Grace and the Wisdom of Popular Religion' – Exploring and Discussing the New Book
Join JES Scholar-in-Residence Dr. Michael E. DeSanctis at 7:00-8:00PM on Wednesday, August 6, for a discussion of his latest book, Supermarket Sermons: Notes on Beauty, Grace and the Wisdom of Popular Religion (SacraSage Press), a collection of essays the popular "Senior Spirituality" column he writes for the Tri-State Senior News distributed throughout the greater Erie area. Dr. DeSanctis will read passages from his book, explain a little about its origins and development, and sign copies available for purchase from the JES.
Location: Jefferson Educational Society - 3207 State St, Erie, PA 16508
Date/Time: Wednesday, August 6, 7-8:00PM
Admission: $10.30/person, $15.45 w guest
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Michael DeSanctis, Ph.D.
Dr. Michael DeSanctis is a Professor of Fine Arts and Theology at Gannon University in Erie, Pennsylvania, where he teaches courses in the history of art and architecture. He is the author of Building from Belief: Advance, Retreat and Compromise in the Remaking of Catholic Church Architecture (Liturgical Press, 2002) and Renewing the City of God: Catholic Architectural Reform in the United States (Liturgy Training Publications, 1994), as well as numerous popular and academic writings on the topic of contemporary Catholic Church architecture. He is a member of the Commission on Sacred Art and Architecture for Diocese of Erie and has established an international reputation for his work as a liturgical educator and design consultant.
