Special to the Herald
(From the issue of 1/20/05)

"Live Jesus 2005," the second annual Salesian day of recollection, will be held on Saturday, March 5, at St. John Neumann Church in Reston. Reflections on the theme of "Jesus, Gentleness and Me" will provide the framework for the event, which will be hosted by the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales.

The event will offer a Lenten focus for exploring personal relationships with God through the lens of Salesian spirituality.

The keynote address, "Living Life Gently" will be presented by Oblate Father Angelo Maraldo, director of development for the Wilmington-Philadelphia Province. Oblate Father Kevin Nadolski, vocation director for the Wilmington-Philadelphia Province and former principal at Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria, will offer his insight on "The Hope of the Present Moment." Lastly, Oblate Father Richard DeLillo, executive director of Nativity Preparatory School in Wilmington, Del., will speak on "Doing Little Deeds with Great Love," describing practical applications of Salesian spirituality in seemingly ordinary events.

Designed to offer opportunities for discussion, prayer, reflection and renewal, the event will culminate in the celebration of the holy Eucharist. Oblate Father James Greenfield, assistant provincial for the Wilmington-Philadelphia Province, will serve as celebrant and homilist for the Mass. Following Mass, lunch will be served in the parish center, while the Bishop Ireton Orchestra provides entertainment.

For more information about "Live Jesus 2005," or to make reservations by Feb. 26, go to www.oblates.org or call the St. John Neumann Parish Office at 703/860-8510.