Monday, September 05, 2005
Inspirational speaker/author Matthew Kelly to speak
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USI's Newman Club will host inspirational speaker and author Matthew Kelly at 7 p.m. Thursday, September 29, in Carter Hall in the University Center, when he presents “Becoming the Best Version of Yourself.” Born in Sydney, Australia, Kelly began his Catholic ministry in 1993 at the age of 19. Over two million people from around the world have attended his talks, seminars, and retreats in the last decade. Against the backdrop of his travel to 50 countries, millions more have been touched by his writings and appearances on radio and television programs. The best-selling author’s most recent book is "The Rhythm of Life: Living Every Day with Passion and Purpose." Here is a synopsis from Fireside Publishing: “In 'The Rhythm of Life,' Matthew Kelly exposes the lifestyle challenges and problems that face us in this age obsessed with noise, speed, and perpetual activity. Kelly’s message rings out with a truth that is challenging and unmistakably attractive — ‘Who you become is infinitely more important than what you do, or what you have.’” In the book, Kelly writes, “Everything is a choice. This is life’s greatest truth and its hardest lesson. It is a great truth because it reminds us of our power. Not power over others, but the power to be ourselves and to live the life we have imagined. It is a hard lesson because it causes us to realize that we have chosen the life we are living right now.” He continues, “Energy is our most valuable resource, not time. The rhythm of life is a way of life that brings our legitimate needs, our deepest desires, and our unique talents into harmony with each other. The result: passion, purpose, and energy.” Other books by Kelly are "Rediscovering Catholicism," "Building Better Families," "A Call to Joy," "The Book of Courage," "The Shepherd," "Don’t Just Try - Train," and "Mustard Seeds." Collectively his titles have been published in numerous languages and have sold more than 750,000 copies. His non-profit corporation, The Matthew Kelly Foundation, is based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Kelly was to deliver a program at USI on February 10, but had to cancel because of a death in his family. For more information call Christine Hoehn, director of Religious Life, at 812/464-1871. |
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