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Meet Dr. Ian Murphy
Dr. Ian Murphy “For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.” MATTHEW 18:20 SAINT ANNE'S CATHOLIC CHURCH PRESENTS Dr. Ian Murphy has had a stirring journey into Christianity out of agnosticism. His subsequent ministry to reach other skeptics with the Gospel unexpectedly rocketed to public attention when his valedictorian speech A Journey into the Mystery of the Eucharist about Jesus made headlines nationwide, inspiring a Congressional Law from the desk of Senator Arlen Specter. This momentum landed Ian into the position of head pastor at a Baptist church in Texas, where his ministry remained centered until his decision to enter the Catholic Church. Ian completed his Ph.D. in Theology at Duquesne University with a dissertation on the New Evangelization. As a professor, he has taught at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Penn State, Rosemont College, Duquesne, and Divine Mercy University.
Aside from teaching, Ian’s ministry has continued through regular appearances on the Familyland Television Network, as well as three seasons hosting his own radio broadcast on 105.1 FM out of Indiana, Pennsylvania. He has also been featured on the EWTN’s Journey Home program, Sirius XM Satellite Radio’s The Catholic Channel, and Franciscan University Presents. In 2020, Ian’s conversion story was published as a book by Ignatius Press with an introduction by Dr. Scott Hahn, who also designated Ian a Senior Fellow of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology. Ian resides in Charleston, South Carolina with his wife Rachel.
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Session 1 - The Reality of the Resurrection
The Reality of the Resurrection: Eucharist as an Encounter with the Risen Jesus
This parish mission is a journey into the mystery of the Eucharist. To help us make the leap from dogma to encounter, Wednesday’s opening session is a faith-boosting focus on the historical fact of Christ’s resurrection. After all, the more that the resurrection becomes real to us at a personal level, the more meaningful the Eucharist becomes. Beyond belief, we’ll discover a true relational encounter with the living God.
Presented on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 -
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Session 2 - Source and Summit
Source and Summit: A Clarifying look at both the Marvels and the Misunderstandings about the Euchartist
Diving deep into the heart of our mission, Thursday’s session offers a clarifying look into what the Eucharist is, and what it isn’t. For any hearts distanced by familiarity, this session will rekindle appreciation and refresh understanding. Best of all, it’s a chance to be filled with adoration for – and to fall more deeply in love with – our Lord really present to us.
Presented on Thursday, October 20, 2022 -
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Session 3 - On Earth as it is in Heaven
On Earth as it is in Heaven: Taking the Eucharistic Encounter into the Daily Life
Now in the final installment, Friday’s session is actually not an end but a beginning. It’s the start of a new life – a life lived in peace, revitalized by making contact with heaven and transformed by a personal visit with the Almighty. Together, we’ll explore what this renewal looks like at a practical level. For the same Lord who was truly present in the Sacrament is also truly present within you.
Presented on Friday, October 21, 2022 -