STAMFORD—Writer and theologian Dianne M. Traflet, J.D., S.T.D. will look at the inspiring spiritual journey of St. Titus Brandsma on Wednesday, October 19, 7 pm at the Church of the Holy Spirit, Holy Family Hall, 403 Scofieldtown Road in Stamford.
“Adoring Him Whom I am Carrying” is the topic of Dr. Traflet’s talk in the ongoing Church of the Holy Spirit speakers series. She is the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Administration and Assistant Professor of Pastoral Theology at Seton Hall University.
“We will look at the inspiring spiritual journey of St. Titus Brandsma who was brutally punished for speaking out against Nazism, yet he never wavered in his faith and never lost his joy. Transferred to Dachau concentration camp, he was beaten mercilessly, but advised his fellow prisoners not to worry for he was consoled by the Eucharistic Lord.”
Dr. Traflet said that while in Schevenigen prison, St. Titus noted, “The Adoro Te has become my favorite prayer. Frequently I sing it softly and this helps me to make a spiritual communion.
“As we consider Saint Titus’ love of the Eucharist, we also will ponder how his witness might inspire our National Eucharistic Revival,” she said.
Dianne M. Traflet, J.D., S.T.D., earned a J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law, an M.A. in Catholic Theology and Pastoral Ministry from The Institute of Advanced Studies of Catholic Doctrine, St. John’s University, and an S.T.L. and an S.T.D. from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas (The Angelicum), Rome.
Dr. Traflet is a key leader in the Center for Diaconal Formation, and she gives numerous lectures, retreats, and days of recollection, including some specific to wives of deacons and deacon candidates.
She is the author of Edith Stein: A Spiritual Portrait (Pauline Media, 2008). Dr. Traflet serves on the Board of Governors of St. Joseph’s Seminary (Dunwoodie), NY, and is a member of the theological faculty of the Pastoral Provision. Her recent courses include Franciscan Spirituality, Women Mystics, Theology and Practice of Prayer, Marian Spirituality, and History of Christian Spirituality.
The talk is open to all. For more information and directions to the parish visit www.holyspiritstamford.org.
