Day of Reflection with Daniel Horan
Transformed Through Hope: Addressing our ‘Soul Sickness’ and Renewing our Faith in a Time of Fear
August 8 @ 8:30 am – 3:30 pm CDT
All Are Welcome – Registration Opens April 8 and Closes July 1, 2026
Suggested Donation of $65, which includes lunch
During times of great division, anxiety, fear, and injustice, it can be challenging to find sources of hope. In recent years, we have experienced increased polarization in our world and church, violence at the local and global levels, and a pandemic that affected every person on earth. This year’s day of reflection is an invitation to reflect on authentic hope in the world today and address the range of “soul sicknesses” in our lives, which are those sources of division, anxiety, fear, and injustice that trouble our hearts, minds, and communities. Daniel Horan will draw on the resources of the Franciscan tradition, especially the lives and writings of St. Francis and St. Clare, as well as a range of contemporary wisdom figures, to deepen our understanding of authentic Christian hope in troubling times and to renew our sense of faith at this important moment in history.
Daniel P. Horan, PhD, is Professor of Philosophy, Religious Studies, and Theology at Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Indiana. A columnist for the National Catholic Reporter, he is the author or editor of sixteen books, A White Catholic’s Guide to Racism and Privilege, and The Way of the Franciscans: A Prayer Journey Through Lent. Prof. Horan’s most recent books are titled Engaging Thomas Merton: Spirituality, Justice, and Racism and Fear and Faith: Hope and Wholeness in a Fractured World. He is a co-host of The Francis Effect Podcast and a regular columnist for the National Catholic Reporter. Prof. Horan regularly lectures around the United States and abroad and serves on several university, academic, and publication editorial boards. He is a recipient of numerous awards for his writing and service.
