The Rev. Edward McLaughlin and Kitty Ryan will explore music and reflection at Saint Xavier University’s next Theology South lecture at 9:30 a.m. Thurs., Dec. 3 in Warde Academic Center’s Butler Reception Room at 3700 W. 103rd St.

McLaughlin is a retired pastor and Ryan is a Pastoral Associate and Director of Music at Saint Barnabas Parish. Their lecture, “Sacred Traditions: Lessons & Carols of Advent, Signs of Hope in These Troubling Times,” will focus on the value of music and the purpose of reflection in day-to-day life during this Advent season.

The presentation is open to the public and admission is $6. Coffee will be served at 9 a.m., and a brief question and answer session will follow the lecture.

For more information, please contact Donatta Yates at (708) 422-1635.