Speaker: Alex McCollum
Title of talk:  "From Prison to Peace" 

Join Frassati for a talk by speaker Alex McCollum on Thursday, February 12th at 7pm at the Newman Center. Alex, during his employment in the state psychiatric hospital systems and the department of corrections, has specialized in working with the most challenging symptoms of mental illness in the “Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity” populations.

Being Catholic today can sometimes feel like being “locked up” in the culture we exist in now. Whether it be the overwhelming temptations of modernity, or the effects of isolation, Alex wants to give tips and lessons from his experiences helping people to feel free and at peace. This talk will feature the wisdom of St. Ignatius of Loyola and various sources of inspiration to help you go forth as a Catholic ready to take on whatever comes your way. 

Similar to Theology on Tap, a Lumen event is when we host a young adult or outside speaker, but then chant Night Prayer together (called “Compline”) with the Dominican Friars. This is followed by our social, when we share a refreshing pint of beer or non-alcoholic drink.

The speaker begins at 7pm sharp (plan to arrive a bit early) and the social ends at 10pm.

*** If you plan to leave before 10PM, you MUST park at UW parking lot N5 (5 min walk away), or else your car will be double parked in. 

RSVP is not required