Events
“Ed makes the Ten Commandments come alive!”
-Domenic Rizzi
Marian Conference Emcee
Ed Van Buskirk's Upcoming Speaking Events
St. Luke the Evangelist Church
Saturday, November 15, 2025, 8:00am – 5:30pm, Ankeny, IA
Topic: God’s Recipe For Boys To Become Men
Join us for a one-day retreat where boys (grades 3 – 8) will learn how God’s Amazing Commandments are the right, holy, and good recipe for becoming the men He created them to be. Together, we’ll explore how living by God’s truth and wisdom helps young men avoid the landmines and heartaches of today’s culture—and instead lead them to a future filled with friendship, happiness, and joy. Limited to 35 boys – don’t miss out! Cost: $50 (scholarships available) REGISTER HERE by Tuesday, November 11th!
This retreat includes:
- Awesome fun activities – including a visit to a Trampoline Park
- Godly and Practical wisdom for making good choices every day
- Quiet reflection time to connect with God and apply His Commandments in daily decisions
Location: Saint Luke the Evangelist Church, 1102 NW Weigel Dr. Ankeny, IA, 50023
St. Augustin Church
Saturday, November 15, 2025, 7pm, Des Moines, IA
Topic: Learning and Living God’s Recipe for Authentic Happiness and Abundant Joy
Many people see God’s Commandments as just a list of outdated rules, imposed by on us by a demanding God that restrict our freedom. How very unfortunate. God’s AMAZING Commandments are relevant every day, given to us by an All-Loving God as the foundation for building strong families, strengthening relationships and experiencing authentic freedom, happiness and joy. Come rediscover the timeless truth and wisdom of God’s Commandments
Speaker and author Ed Van Buskirk of If U Love Me will give a fresh perspective on one of the great gifts of our Catholic faith. Put this event on your calendar—and invite a friend to come with you! The event is Free! No registration needed.
Location: St. Augustin Church, 545 42nd St., Des Moines, IA
Servi Christi
May 19, 2026, 5:15pm, Rockford, IL
Topic: TBD
Rosary at Holy Family Church at 5:15pm followed by Mass. Then Dinner and Presentation at restaurant.
Locations: Holy Family Church, 4401 Highcrest Rd, Rockford, IL 61107; then Francescho’s Ristorante, 7128 Spring Creek Road, Rockford, IL
Past Events
- August 24, 2025, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Harrisonville, MO – Following God’s Directives Catechist Mini Retreat
- May 14, 2025, Toledo Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, Day of Renewal Retreat, Cary, OH – God’s Recipe for a Wonderful Life; Go therefore…
- May 13, 2025 – Sacred Heart Church, Cardington, OH – God’s Recipe for Authentic Joy and Freedom
- April 9, 2025 – Wichita Diocese Spiritual Life Center – God’s Recipe for a Wonderful Life; Go therefore…
- April 9, 2025 – St. Jude Catholic Church, Wichita, KS – Preparing for a Joyous Sacrament of Confession
- April 8, 2025 – Legatus, Wichita Chapter – Getting Back To the Basics in Your Life, Family, and Business
- March 21, 2025 – Benedictine College’s 14th Annual Symposium and Business Summit on Transforming the Culture, Atchison, KS – The Ten Commandments as a Moral Code for Business
- March 12, 2025 – St. Regis Catholic Church, Kansas City, MO – A Lifetime of Authentic Joy: Living the Ten Commandments
- November 4, 2024 – Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, MO Professional Development Day – Teaching your students to know, understand and apply the Ten Commandments in everyday living. (Two separate group talks)
- June 6, 2024 – Serra Club, Overland Park, KS – God’s Recipe for More Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life
- April 18, 2024 – Serra Club, North Kansas City, MO – The Ten Commandments: The Foundation for Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life
- February 17, 2024 – Kansas City-St. Joseph, MO Eucharistic Marian Conference – Do Whatever He Tells You
- February 7, 2024 – Serra Club, Downtown Kansas City, MO – Mary- Our Role Model for Living the Ten Commandments
- January 10, 2024 – Serra Club, Kansas City, MO – The Ten Commandments: The Foundation for Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life
- December 14, 2023 – St. Ann Catholic Church, Excelsior Springs, MO – Advent Retreat – An Advent Journey to Slow Down the Christmas Rush
- Fall 2023 – St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, Cleveland, OH – God’s Recipe for a Wonderful Life Study of the Ten Commandments
- Fall 2023 – Nativity of Mary Catholic Church, Independence, MO – God’s Recipe for a Wonderful Life Study of the Ten Commandments
- Fall 2023 – St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church, Independence, MO – God’s Recipe for a Wonderful Life Study of the Ten Commandments
- Summer & Fall 2023 – Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception – Kansas City, MO – Cathedral Lunch & Learn Series: God’s Recipe for a Wonderful Life
- September 29, 2023 – Catholic Schools Professional Development Day – Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, MO – Creating a Culture of Cooperation, Friendship, and Respect
- May 10, 2023 – Legatus, Kansas City, MO – God’s Recipe for Authentic Joy & Freedom
- Winter 2023 – St. Gabriel Catholic Church, Kansas City, MO – God’s Recipe for a Wonderful Life Study of the Ten Commandments
- Winter 2023 – St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, Windsor, MO – God’s Recipe for a Wonderful Life Study of the Ten Commandments
- Winter 2023 – Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Clinton, MO – God’s Recipe for a Wonderful Life Study of the Ten Commandments
- January 11, 2023 – St. Gabriel Catholic Church, Kansas City, MO – Truth: God’s Gift for Life and Families
- Fall 2022 – Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Kansas City, MO – Navigating Worldly Confusion with Divine Truth, God’s Recipe for A Wonderful Life Study
- December 10, 2022 – Catholic Young Professionals, Kansas City Chapter – St. Agnes Catholic Church, Roeland Park, KS – Discovering Authentic Truth: God’s Gift for Today’s Young Professionals
- December 7, 2022 – St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, Gladstone, MO – Mary: Our Role Model For Living the 10 Commandments
- September 10, 2022 – 4th Annual Eucharistic Congress, Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, St. James Church, Liberty, MO – Being in Communion With Jesus Through His Commandments
- August 28, 2022 – Our Lady of Lourdes, Harrisonville, MO – Truth: God’s Gift for Life and Families
- June 11, 2022 – National Shrine of Mary, Laurie, MO – Pilgrimage: God’s Recipe for Daily Life
- June 6, 2022 – Our Lady of the Presentation, Lee’s Summit, MO – Truth: God’s Gift for Life and Families
- April 4, 2022 – St. Joseph’s Catholic Parish, Pilot Grove, MO – Truth: God’s Gift for Life and Families
- March 8, 2022 – St. Therese Church, Kansas City, MO – Mary: Our Role Model for Living the Ten Commandments
- November 12-13, 2021 – Parish Lenten Service, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Jefferson City, MO – Mary: Our Role Model For Living The Commandments
- Winter 2021 – Christ the King Church, Kansas City, MO – God’s Recipe for a Wonderful Life Study of the Commandments
- March 21, 2020 – Morning of Reflection – Guardian Angels Catholic Church, Kansas City, MO – Spiritual Pruning for a Spiritual Springtime
- March 7, 2020 – Women’s Group Morning of Reflection – St. Thomas More Church, Kansas City, MO – Spiritual Pruning for a Spiritual Springtime
- Spring 2019 – Women’s Group, St. Thomas More Church, Kansas City, MO – God’s Recipe for a Wonderful Life Study of the Commandments
- Spring 2019 – Men’s Group, Holy Spirit Church – Kansas City, MO – God’s Recipe for a Wonderful Life Study of the Commandments
- November 19, 2019 – Luncheon Talk – Kansas City Serra Club – Kansas City, MO – Re-Introduction of the Commandments
- Spring 2018 – Men’s Group, St. Thomas More Church, Kansas City, MO – God’s Recipe for a Wonderful Life Study of the Commandments
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