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We want our lives to mean something. We want to know the work we do matters, that our relationships are deep and lasting, and that the choices we’re making are leading toward something greater than simply getting through another busy day.
But millions of people today are grappling with a growing sense of emptiness and lack of purpose. Between constant distraction, new technology, cultural change, and endless demands on our attention, we can be more connected, entertained, and stimulated than ever—and still feel like something is missing.
It leaves us asking: What is my life really for? What will actually make me happy? And how do I build a life of lasting purpose?
That’s why Franciscan University is sharing a brand-new conversation from its In Focus series: The Meaning of Your Life, featuring Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, and New York Times best-selling author and happiness expert Dr. Arthur C. Brooks.
And right now, we’d like to offer you access to the full video completely FREE.
Drawing from scientific research on happiness, the wisdom of faith, and practical experience, Father Dave and Dr. Brooks explore why meaning can be so difficult to find and offer surprising, practical insights into what actually helps us build lives of greater purpose and happiness.
When you request access today, we’ll email you the full video, In Focus: The Meaning of Your Life, where you’ll discover:
Whether you’re wrestling with your own sense of purpose, wondering what will bring lasting happiness, or simply want to be more intentional about the life you’re building, this conversation offers a thought-provoking look at what makes a life truly meaningful.
Don’t miss this important conversation. Just use the secure form below to let us know where you’d like to receive your free access link: