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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-family:Palatino">Society of Catholic Scientists Lecture:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Palatino">“Join us for an evening with acclaimed New York Times columnist and Harvard alumnus Ross Douthat, as he explores one of humanity’s most enduring questions: Why believe?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Palatino">In his talk, Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious, Douthat examines how modern science, the mysteries of consciousness, and widespread experiences of the supernatural point toward the reasonableness
of religious faith. Drawing in part from Christian thought, he offers a compelling perspective on how belief can illuminate our understanding of the universe and our place within it.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Palatino">The lecture will begin promptly at 6:00 PM; guests are asked to arrive by 5:50 PM. After that time, any unclaimed seats may be released to those without reservations. This event is free of charge and open
to the public, but registration is required to secure a spot. https://events.humanitix.com/aletheia-lecture<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Palatino">A reception will follow at the Harvard Faculty Club (North Dining Room) from 7:00–8:30 PM.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="FR" style="font-family:Palatino;mso-ligatures:none">Blessings and peace,</span><span style="font-family:Palatino;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="FR" style="font-family:Palatino;mso-ligatures:none">Fr Michael</span><span style="font-family:Palatino;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="FR" style="font-family:Palatino;mso-ligatures:none">Reverend Michael B. Medas, MSW</span><span style="font-family:Palatino;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="FR" style="font-family:Palatino;mso-ligatures:none">Catholic Chaplain | Director of Catholic Ministry</span><span style="font-family:Palatino;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="FR" style="font-family:Palatino;mso-ligatures:none">Massachusetts Institute of Technology</span><span style="font-family:Palatino;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="FR" style="font-family:Palatino;mso-ligatures:none">40 Massachusetts Ave.</span><span style="font-family:Palatino;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="FR" style="font-family:Palatino;mso-ligatures:none">Cambridge, MA 02139</span><span style="font-family:Palatino;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Palatino;mso-ligatures:none">“Jesus loves you always, even when you don’t feel worthy.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Palatino;mso-ligatures:none">When not accepted by others, even by yourself sometimes,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Palatino;mso-ligatures:none">He is the one who always accepts you. Only believe, you are precious to Him.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Palatino;mso-ligatures:none">Bring all you are suffering to His feet, only open your heart to be loved by Him as you are.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Palatino;mso-ligatures:none">He will do the rest.” Saint Mother Teresa<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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