Mid-Day Dialogue on Faith: Intercession

In light of the positive response to the mid-day dialogue between Professors Osler and Stabile on the subject of creeds last spring, this is the first of two Dialogues on Faith that will be offered this academic year. The goal of each Dialogue will be to focus on one particular area on which there is disagreement between Catholics and Protestants (or among Protestants) and engage in a dialogue that will help deepen everyone’s understanding of the views of those outside of their own faith tradition.

This Mid-Day Dialogue between Professors Osler and Stabile will focus on Intercession. What do Catholics understand to be the intercessory role of Mary and/or the saints? Why do they think intercession is important or valuable? Why are Protestants uncomfortable with the idea of intercession? These and other questions will be explored during this dialogue, which will also invite the participation of those attending.

This program will be held from 12:30-1:30 at the Law School (Room 242) and includes lunch. Given that lunch will be served, please RSVP to Bethany Fletcher at moel1755@stthomas.edu.