St. Louis Oasis Featured Video Session
Lunch & Learn: Exploring the Limits of Forgiveness
June 6, 11:30 a.m.
St. Louis Oasis YouTube Page

Grab your lunch and join us for an engaging conversation inspired by Simon Wiesenthal’s memoir, The Sunflower: On the Possibilities and Limits of Forgiveness. In this special Lunch & Learn event, Patrick Cousins will lead a thought-provoking discussion on the complex moral questions Wiesenthal raises about justice, forgiveness, and the limits of human compassion. This conversation is a great introduction to our full upcoming class on The Sunflower!
- Course Insights: Discover how the full class will challenge and inspire you, offering new perspectives on forgiveness, justice, and the complexity of human morality.
- His Journey & Passion: Learn about Patrick’s background and commitment to fostering meaningful conversations and creating a welcoming space for deep exploration.
Plus, interact live! Drop your questions in the chat during the session, and a member of our Oasis team will follow up with personalized answers tailored just for you.
Register for the Lunch & Learn using the form to the right and receive a free downloadable discussion guide. Additionally, you can register for our in-person The Sunflower: A Moral Dilemma of Forgiveness class below.
About the Instructor

Patrick Cousins, has academic training in Religious Studies and Theology, bringing a strong foundation in historical and theological scholarship to his teaching.
He currently teaches at Saint Louis University and is especially interested in the historical dimensions of religious thought and practice, shaped by the Ignatian spiritual tradition.