This lecture, entitled "The Penultimate Invitation within Christian Discipleship: Compassion as Jesus Practiced It," was delivered by Fr. Ron Rolheiser, OMI at Oblate School of Theology's 2019 Summer Institute.

Ron Rolheiser, OMI is a Roman Catholic priest, member of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate and president of Oblate School of Theology. Father Ron is a theologian, professor, and award-winning author. Apart from his academic knowledge in systematic theology and philosophy, Father Ron is an internationally renowned speaker and spiritual writer whose books appeal to Christians of all backgrounds and spiritual seekers of all kinds. He writes an award-winning weekly column that is carried in many newspapers around the world. His latest book Wrestling with God: Finding Hope and Meaning in Our Daily Struggles to Be Human was released in May 2018.