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Talks
Attendees to the 2018 SCRC Convention have a choice of a variety ticket options. The Teen Conference and the Children's Program have organized schedule of activities and teachings suitable for each program, while the Regular Weekend and the Christ Triumphant Track have a slate of talks that start with the Opening Prayer and Praise and continue over 10 Sessions through the course of the three day Convention. Regular Weekend attendees choose 1 talk during each of the 10 sessions. Any talk that is full will be marked "Sold Out" on this page or when you register online. This page is updated in real-time and represents the most up to date information available. Please consult this page before filling out your mailed-in registration. Those registering online will know during the time of registration whether a talk is full and will be placed directly into their talk of choice. Regular Weekend
Friday, August 31, 2018
Opening Prayer and Praise: 10:30am - 11:30am
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Opening Prayer & Praise - Share Testimony
Associate Pastor,
Sacred Heart Parish Covina, CA Fr. Spencer Lewerenz opens the Convention with prayer, praise, and sharing his personal testimony.
Session 1: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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1A
Our World Needs Catholic Heroes
EWTN Host, “Catholics Come Homeâ€,
Author & Evangelist, Roswell, GA Through inspiring, humorous and amazing stories, Tom will encourage Catholics to feel much more comfortable in sharing their gift of faith with others!
Room 201
1B
Can Anything Keep Us from God?
President,
Mary's Mercy Center, San Bernardino, CA Oftentimes we struggle in becoming open and disposed for God in our lives. Fr. Barry will address the many things that can get in the way of that openness to God, such as inner
vows, soul ties, false judgments, my way vs. God's plan and unforgiveness. Hall A - Gold Draped Corner
1C
Reconciliation Service
Pastor,
Sacred Heart of Jesus and St. Therese Churches Diocese of Juneau, AK Communal reconciliation Communal reconciliation emphasized that our sins affect others and our reconciliation is with the community as well as with God. In this hour, you will be nourished by the prayers of others, and have the opportunity for a brief private confession. (The only other confession time is on Saturday during lunch in Hall A.)
Room 203
1D
Melt Me, Mold Me, Fill Me, Use Me
Author, Speaker,
togetherwithgodsword.com Whittier, CA We often sing the hymn "Spirit of the Living God", but do we really understand the words? Kay will explore how it can help us be transformed by the Holy Spirit by asking God to "melt" and "mold" us so we can become more like Jesus, to "fill" us with the Holy Spirit and "use" us in building the Kingdom of God.
Session 2: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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2A
God Is Alive!
National Service Committee Member,
Disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amarillo, TX Each of us is invited to experience the extravagant generosity of God's active love by following the Lord Jesus Christ into the aliveness of God's everlasting vitality.
Recommended for Newcomers Room 201
2B
The Power of Intercessory Prayer
Leader, Community of the Risen Lord,
Sri Lanka Why is God so concerned about the need for intercessors (Ezek 22:30)? Is it possible divine intervention would increase in the world today if there were more prayer warriors of intercession?
Hall A - Gold Draped Corner
2C
Fullness of Joy in Living by God's Presence & Power
National Coordinator,
Alliance of Filipino Catholic Charismatic Prayer Communities, Stockton, CA "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace...that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Rom 15:13. Come and learn how to find joy in all your situations, even in the midst of trials, hardships and tribulations. Prayer for empowerment included.
Room 203
2D
Am I Not Your Mother?
Associate Pastor,
St. Cornelius Parish, Long Beach, CA Our faith refers to both Mary and the Church as 'our mother'. This talk will explore Mary as the true Eve, who brings us to the life of Christ and his gift of the Church as the means toward salvation.
Session 3: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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3A
The Gentle Kiss of God's Love
Founder and President,
Fundacion San Miguel Archangel Healing Ministry, Colombia Each of us need to experience a personal touch of God's love. Fr. Teo will explore how we can better open ourselves up to "God's Gentle Kiss".
Room 201
3B
Embracing Virtue in the Family
Internal Medicine,
Psychiatry, and Pediatrics. Healing and Deliverance Ministry, Monterey, CA Dr. Cindy will share how technology and social media within our current society, although good in many ways, have the potential to bring out dysfunction, isolation and sometimes significant harm to families. She will review how the consistent integration of virtue into family life can bring about increased healing and wholeness.
Hall A - Gold Draped Corner
3C
Life of the Spirit, Fully Alive
Peace, Freedom & Healing Ministry,
Montreal, Canada John the Baptist said," ....one mightier than I is coming...He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire." (Lk 3:16) In baptism we are baptized into the life of Jesus Christ present in the church. But is there a difference between the life of water baptism and that of baptism in the Spirit? Fr. Lou will lead us to explore this question and find out.
Room 203
3D
The Charisms of the Holy Spirit and Evangelization
Associate Pastor, St. John the Baptist, Baldwin Park, CA
What are the gifts and charisms of the Holy Spirit? How can the practice of the gifts and charisms lead to Evangelization? Come Holy Spirit! Guide us, lead us.
Saturday, September 1, 2018
Session 4: 9:30am - 10:30am
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4A
Why Would an All-Loving God Allow Suffering?
President, Magis Institute
Garden Grove, CA Currently appearing weekly on EWTN in “Father Spitzer’s Universe†This question stands at the center of much of the culture's drift toward unbelief, particularly for our young people. Fr. Spitzer will address themes from an answer in the Christian tradition--the opportunities of suffering, God's intention for us in suffering, and useful prayers and techniques for walking with God in the most painful times.
Room 201
4B
Relating to the Invisible Eternal World
President, SCRC
Burbank, CA God created the human race with the capability to participate in both the visible and invisible worlds. Learn about the connectedness we share through Christ with the unseen realm beyond our physical senses where angels and saints dwell.
Hall A - Gold Draped Corner
4C
What the World Needs Now is LOVE
EWTN Host, “Catholics Come Homeâ€,
Author & Evangelist, Roswell, GA The early Church grew, despite severe persecution during much of its first 300 years. For the Church to grow today, we are called to love more, to help Jesus save more souls.
Room 203
4D
My Encounter With the Holy Spirit
Pastor,
St. Mary and St. Juan Diego Churches Chandler, AZ Come hear how this "wallflower" became a mega church pastor. Fr. Dan will tell his story of how the Holy Spirit made his priesthood a wild ride!
Session 5: 11:00am - 12:00pm
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5A
The Healing of Hurt and Hatred
Leader, Community of the Risen Lord,
Sri Lanka A long Civil War in Sri Lanka even left the church divided in that country! Come hear an incredible personal account of how God used Catholic Charismatic Renewal to help bring healing and reconciliation on a national level.
Room 201
5B
Come Holy Spirit
National Service Committee Member,
Disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amarillo, TX Jesus promised His followers the spiritual energy of the Holy Spirit's "Living water" (Jn 4:10). Sr. Lucy will lead the powerful charismatic prayer for baptism in the Holy Spirit.
Recommended for Newcomers Hall A - Gold Draped Corner
5C
Freedom from Useless Fears
Marriage/Family Therapist,
ThrivingFamilies.com Irvine, CA Fear is a normal response to a perceived threat. This talk will focus on coping with interpersonal fears that interfere with our loving one another and includes spiritual strategies to enjoy the fullness of a life lived free from fear. "If we love one another, God remains in us and his love is brought to perfection in us...perfect love drives out fear"
Room 203
5D
Life and Value of a Soul
Pastor,
St. Didacus, Sylmar, CA In reality, the soul of every individual is worth far more than we can ever imagine. God values us far more than we value ourselves. Fr. Bob will focus on three very significant stages of life to emphasize the magnitude of this gift that God has granted to us.
Session 6: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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6A
Mega Healing Service
Bishop David O'Connell, Fr. Michael Barry, SSCC, Dr. Elizabeth Kim
The most comprehensive Healing Service ever held at an SCRC Convention. Experience the Healing Touch of Jesus at this 2 1/2 hour service (no break). Prayer ministry teams and laying on of hands available.
Prayer for: -Inner Healing -Physical Healing -Removing Obstacles to Healing -Healing of Relationships -Spiritual Healing Music by Donna Lee and Gretchen Harris (Not a Mass) This Service last until 4:30pm. Room 201
6B
The Two Foods of Spiritual Life: Eucharist and the Word
Nisbet Scripture Study,
San Luis Obispo, CA The body and the blood of the Lord have historically nourished the saints, giving spiritual strength. The Word gives us the direction to move with that strength.
Hall A - Gold Draped Corner
6C
Abide in Me
Associate Pastor,
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Newhall, CA Jesus encourages us to abide in Him and bear fruit that will last. Abiding is a way of living which requires letting go of and unbinding from previous commitments which keep us from Him. Lectio Divina and Contemplative Prayer help us enter into mystical prayer and a continued abiding in prayerful living which bears fruit that will last.
Room 203
6D
Unlocking the Holy Spirit: A Christian's Best Kept Secret for Living a Meaningful Life
Pastor,
St. John Baptiste De La Salle Granada Hills, CA Finding meaning in your life can be challenging, especially as you search for God's plan for you. But you have a powerful asset that you may not be fully utilizing yet--the Holy Spirit. Learn how to invite the Holy Spirit everyday so that you can discover God's purpose in your life.
Session 7: 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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7-(MH)
(In-Progress) Mega Healing Service
(In-Progress)
Anyone selecting the Mega Healing Service (6A) will not be placed into a Session 7 talk, as the Mega Healing Service spans both Sessions 6 and 7.
Room 201
7B
I Believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, The Giver of Life
Professor, St. John Seminary, Camarillo, CA
Jesus affirms us many times in the Gospel that it is faith that heals us. Our faith in the action of the Holy Spirit will give us the abundant fruits, gifts and charisms of God's presence in our lives. The Spirit of the lord is upon us and has in store a new life for all of us. Are we willing to receive it?
Hall A - Gold Draped Corner
7C
Stress and the Holy Spirit
Internal Medicine,
Psychiatry, and Pediatrics. Healing and Deliverance Ministry, Monterey, CA Dr. Cindy will share the biochemical understanding of stress as well as the interior and exterior causes of stress, particularly in our current times. She will discuss ways to assist children and families to process trauma-related issues, and also focus on both psychological and spiritual pearls which will aid in maintaining peace in the midst of angst.
Room 203
7D
Rise Up In Splendor!
Redemptorist Parish Ministry,
Whittier, CA Fr. Bill will lead a powerful reflection on God's Word as we hear the Prophet Isaiah promise us a more abundant life given to us in the Holy Spirit.
Sunday, September 2, 2018
Session 8: 8:00am - 9:00am
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8(Mass)
Sunday Morning Liturgy (7:30am)
Room 201
8B
The All Important Spirit
Peace, Freedom & Healing Ministry,
Montreal, Canada Jesus said, "I came that they may have life and have it more abundantly." (Jn 10:10) What is the "life" the Spirit gives us? How do we obtain and live this life? When we discover what the life is, a new sense of abundance, security and joy enters into our life. We just need to know how to open the door. Let us open the door together.
Hall A - Gold Draped Corner
8C
Jesus, I Need Your Healing Touch
National Coordinator,
Alliance of Filipino Catholic Charismatic Prayer Communities, Stockton, CA Most of Jesus' ministry on earth was spent healing the sick and setting captives free. Jesus is still healing today! Learn how to receive the healing touch of the Master Healer and also how to use the power of the Holy Spirit to heal the sick around you for the glory of God. Prayer for healing included.
Room 203
8D
Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled
Parish Administrator
Our Lady of Assumption Church Overgaard, AZ John says that we should live in God's peace. Paul told the Romans, "All fall short of the Glory of God." How do we handle "falling short"-- our sinfulness, failures, guilt, shame? Do they affect our minds, actions our spiritual life? Do we distance ourselves from God or do we take them to our advocate in Heaven? Faith put to action should be our response.
Room 204
8E
Where There is No Vision, the People Perish
Pastoral Coordinator,
SCRC Los Angeles, CA Entering into the Lord's vision for us requires listening and response. Fr. Bill will explore some elements of the Lord's vision for Catholic Charismatic Renewal and suggest possible responses.
Session 9: 9:30am - 10:30am
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9A
The Power of the Holy Spirit in the Midst of Crises
Leader, Community of the Risen Lord,
Sri Lanka We are never alone in our problems and adversities. No matter what the emergency or disaster, spiritual power is available when we surrender to God the Holy Spirit!
Room 201
9B
Inner Healing: Hope and Vision for the Brokenhearted
Psychologist,
Director, Brain Fitness Center, Garden Grove, CA Jesus wants to take us to a deeper healing journey of our soul. He invites us to be freed and transformed from depression, anxiety, trauma, and more by the renewal of heart and mind.
Hall A - Gold Draped Corner
9C
Seduced: The Grooming of America's Teenagers
President and CEO,
Million Kids, Riverside, CA Technology is changing rapidly. Encrypted messaging, disappearing video,
live streaming inside video game chat rooms, virtual reality, underground cyber communities and the dark net all pose real challenges to our world, especially our youth. Opal will explore how technology impacts our morality, spirituality and sexuality and how to empower our youth and keep them safe. Room 203
9D
Living the Life of the Spirit
Nisbet Scripture Study,
San Luis Obispo, CA St. Thomas Aquinas tells us that grace builds on nature. As the use of muscles builds and strengthens the physical life, so the exercise of the gifts and virtues builds and strengthens the life in the Spirit
Session 10: 11:00am - 12:00pm
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10A
The Healing of Generations
Founder and President,
Fundacion San Miguel Archangel Healing Ministry, Colombia Is it possible that "generational weight" from the sins of our ancestors can fall upon us? Come discover ways that negative spiritual consequences within our family trees can be prayed for and healed.
Room 201
10B
The Power of Tongues
Spirit Filled Hearts Ministry
Irvine, CA Learn the importance of the gift of tongues and why it is important to have it part of your prayer life. Surrender to this gift of love that God has given to us!
Hall A - Gold Draped Corner
10C
Growth in the Christian Life
National Service Committee Member,
Disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amarillo, TX St. Paul referred to Christ being "formed" in us (Gal 4:19). The Holy Spirit is here to help us grow into the very character of Jesus.
Recommended for Newcomers Room 203
10D
Divine Intimacy
Associate Pastor,
Old Mission Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA Jesus said, "I have come to cast fire upon the earth; and would that it were already kindled." Fr. Larry, OFM, will offer a mystical inspirational look into our Christian call to set one's heart on fire, in the flame of the love of God.
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