http://www.cicdc.org Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:49:40 +0000 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:49:40 +0000 60 en All rights reserved feeds@soundcloud.com (SoundCloud Feeds) The Catholic Information Center is committed to making the Catholic Church alive in the hearts and minds of men and women living and working in our nation’s capital. Through a variety of spiritual, intellectual, and professional programs, the CIC offers the tools to live an integrated life and to engage in all areas of human endeavors. The soul of Washington in the heart of the city CICDC feeds@soundcloud.com CICDC no https://i1.sndcdn.com/avatars-2FWAiyIOyOGzK2uS-QAcXVg-original.jpg http://www.cicdc.org Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DCThe Catholic Information Center offers audio of its public events through iTunes. Now you can download and listen to our lectures on the go! In a city divided by politics, the CIC offers a uniquely Catholic platform for exploring theology, philosophy, art, science, business and public policy. Through a variety of spiritual, intellectual, and professional programs, the CIC is dedicated to making the Catholic Church alive in the hearts and minds of men and women living and working in our nation’s capital. To learn more and support our mission, visit www.cicdc.org tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1126404076 Fri, 17 Sep 2021 14:57:49 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/saint-dominics-way-of-life-a-path-to-knowing-and-loving-god 00:38:55 CICDC no As the Church prepares to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the death of Saint Dominic, Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe, OP and Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk, OP join the CIC to launch and discuss their new book, “Saint Dominic’s Way of Life: A Path to Knowing and Loving God.” Few Catholics today know much about Saint Dominic, who died August 6, 1221. Unlike Teresa of Ávila or Ignatius of Loyola, Dominic did not leave a deposit of writings to be examined and built upon. Yet this medieval Spaniard still has much to teach us today, and we see this in the way of life he left to the Church. Dominic offers a rich approach to Christian living, not just for members of the Order of Preachers, the religious order he founded, but for all Catholics. His dedication to prayer, penance, and the Word of God, and his love of neighbor, form the deep foundation of his project of being conformed to God. By following in Dominic’s footsteps, we too can discover how to live with a heart that is undivided, seeking God first in all things. As the Church prepares to celebrate the 800th ann… As the Church prepares to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the death of Saint Dominic, Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe, OP and Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk, OP join the CIC to launch and discuss their new book, “Saint Dominic’s Way of Life: A Path to Knowing and Loving God.” Few Catholics today know much about Saint Dominic, who died August 6, 1221. Unlike Teresa of Ávila or Ignatius of Loyola, Dominic did not leave a deposit of writings to be examined and built upon. Yet this medieval Spaniard still has much to teach us today, and we see this in the way of life he left to the Church. Dominic offers a rich approach to Christian living, not just for members of the Order of Preachers, the religious order he founded, but for all Catholics. His dedication to prayer, penance, and the Word of God, and his love of neighbor, form the deep foundation of his project of being conformed to God. By following in Dominic’s footsteps, we too can discover how to live with a heart that is undivided, seeking God first in all things. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1126396633 Fri, 17 Sep 2021 14:43:44 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/never-doubt-thomas-the-catholic-aquinas-as-evangelical-and-protestant 01:04:42 CICDC no Theologian, philosopher, teacher. There are few religious figures more Catholic than Saint Thomas Aquinas, a man credited with helping to shape Catholicism of the second millennium. In Never Doubt Thomas, Francis J. Beckwith employs his own spiritual journey from Catholicism to Evangelicalism and then back to Catholicism to reveal the signal importance of Aquinas not only for Catholics but also for Protestants. The Fr. James V. Schall Lecture Series is a monthly feature of the Catholic Information’s Center’s program with speakers addressing recurring themes in Fr. Schall’s writings, such as liberal learning, the relationship between faith and reason, and great writers in the Catholic tradition. Theologian, philosopher, teacher. There are few r… Theologian, philosopher, teacher. There are few religious figures more Catholic than Saint Thomas Aquinas, a man credited with helping to shape Catholicism of the second millennium. In Never Doubt Thomas, Francis J. Beckwith employs his own spiritual journey from Catholicism to Evangelicalism and then back to Catholicism to reveal the signal importance of Aquinas not only for Catholics but also for Protestants. The Fr. James V. Schall Lecture Series is a monthly feature of the Catholic Information’s Center’s program with speakers addressing recurring themes in Fr. Schall’s writings, such as liberal learning, the relationship between faith and reason, and great writers in the Catholic tradition. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1126384981 Fri, 17 Sep 2021 14:21:12 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/the-rights-of-women-reclaiming-a-lost-vision 00:50:32 CICDC no Have the gains achieved by modern feminists in the political and economic spheres relied on a too-narrow idea of liberty and equality at the expense of a richer understanding of the natural duties that we owe to one another? If so, what are the costs of this, and can the proper foundation of equal rights be reclaimed? EPPC Fellow Erika Bachiochi gave remarks reflecting on the themes of her new book, The Rights of Women: Reclaiming a Lost Vision, which offers an original look at the development of feminism in the United States and proposes a philosophical and legal framework for rights grounded in our responsibilities. The event was moderated by EPPC President Ryan T. Anderson and included responses from Mary Eberstadt and Ashley McGuire. This event was hosted by the Catholic Information Center and co-sponsored by EPPC and the de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture. The book was published in the de Nicola Center’s book series with University of Notre Dame Press. Have the gains achieved by modern feminists in th… Have the gains achieved by modern feminists in the political and economic spheres relied on a too-narrow idea of liberty and equality at the expense of a richer understanding of the natural duties that we owe to one another? If so, what are the costs of this, and can the proper foundation of equal rights be reclaimed? EPPC Fellow Erika Bachiochi gave remarks reflecting on the themes of her new book, The Rights of Women: Reclaiming a Lost Vision, which offers an original look at the development of feminism in the United States and proposes a philosophical and legal framework for rights grounded in our responsibilities. The event was moderated by EPPC President Ryan T. Anderson and included responses from Mary Eberstadt and Ashley McGuire. This event was hosted by the Catholic Information Center and co-sponsored by EPPC and the de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture. The book was published in the de Nicola Center’s book series with University of Notre Dame Press. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1073008939 Mon, 21 Jun 2021 16:45:57 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/our-dear-bought-liberty-catholics-and-religious-toleration-in-early-america 00:58:53 CICDC no Dr. Michael Breidenbach, Associate Professor and Chair of History at Ave Maria University, discusses how early American Catholics justified secularism and overcame suspicions of disloyalty, transforming ideas of religious liberty in the process. The event is moderated by Dr. Chad Pecknold, Professor of Historical & Systematic Theology at The Catholic University of America. Dr. Michael Breidenbach, Associate Professor and … Dr. Michael Breidenbach, Associate Professor and Chair of History at Ave Maria University, discusses how early American Catholics justified secularism and overcame suspicions of disloyalty, transforming ideas of religious liberty in the process. The event is moderated by Dr. Chad Pecknold, Professor of Historical & Systematic Theology at The Catholic University of America. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1072895965 Mon, 21 Jun 2021 13:11:41 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/worthy-of-wearing-how-personal-style-expresses-our-feminine-genius 00:55:46 CICDC no Nicole Caruso, Catholic beauty and fashion consultant, guides you through the steps involved in cultivating your personal style that celebrates your unique genius, mission, and vocation. Learn how to perceive and appreciate your self-worth by owning your own story and celebrating your unique inherent dignity. Then learn how to integrate that identity with your faith life and personal style. When all three are combined, you’ll be able to harness contagious confidence, which becomes the means through which you can connect with others and evangelize in a compelling way. Nicole Caruso, Catholic beauty and fashion consul… Nicole Caruso, Catholic beauty and fashion consultant, guides you through the steps involved in cultivating your personal style that celebrates your unique genius, mission, and vocation. Learn how to perceive and appreciate your self-worth by owning your own story and celebrating your unique inherent dignity. Then learn how to integrate that identity with your faith life and personal style. When all three are combined, you’ll be able to harness contagious confidence, which becomes the means through which you can connect with others and evangelize in a compelling way. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1051483909 Wed, 19 May 2021 13:56:27 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/fighting-for-life-becoming-a-force-for-change-in-a-wounded-world 01:01:51 CICDC no With raw and intimate stories from both her personal life and public activism, Lila Rose, the founder of Live Action and the face of the millennial pro-life movement, presents a guidebook for becoming a force for good in a broken world. With raw and intimate stories from both her perso… With raw and intimate stories from both her personal life and public activism, Lila Rose, the founder of Live Action and the face of the millennial pro-life movement, presents a guidebook for becoming a force for good in a broken world. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1050953242 Tue, 18 May 2021 15:27:36 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/the-unbroken-thread-discovering-the-wisdom-of-tradition-in-an-age-of-chaos 00:57:08 CICDC no We’ve pursued and achieved the modern dream of defining ourselves—but at what cost? Sohrab Ahmari, New York Post op-ed editor, makes a compelling case for seeking the inherited traditions and ideals that give our lives meaning. We’ve pursued and achieved the modern dream of de… We’ve pursued and achieved the modern dream of defining ourselves—but at what cost? Sohrab Ahmari, New York Post op-ed editor, makes a compelling case for seeking the inherited traditions and ideals that give our lives meaning. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1038452587 Wed, 28 Apr 2021 14:04:28 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/under-siege-no-finer-time-to-be-a-faithful-catholic 00:56:15 CICDC no Austin Ruse carefully examines how the anti-Christian forces gained power over every elite institution in America. He exposes their plans for the future and issues an authoritative call to arms, brilliantly arguing that there is no finer time to be a faithful Catholic. God Himself called each of us to live in this time and place, to contribute to the renewal society and the Church, and to vanquish the enemies of civilization. This event is moderated by our Panula Chair in Christian Culture, Mary Eberstadt. Austin Ruse carefully examines how the anti-Chris… Austin Ruse carefully examines how the anti-Christian forces gained power over every elite institution in America. He exposes their plans for the future and issues an authoritative call to arms, brilliantly arguing that there is no finer time to be a faithful Catholic. God Himself called each of us to live in this time and place, to contribute to the renewal society and the Church, and to vanquish the enemies of civilization. This event is moderated by our Panula Chair in Christian Culture, Mary Eberstadt. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1038452107 Wed, 28 Apr 2021 14:03:19 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/marys-voice-in-the-gospel-according-to-john-a-new-translation-with-commentary 00:53:04 CICDC no The Gospel according to John has always been recognized as different from the “synoptic” accounts of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. But what explains the difference? Michael Pakaluk, professor of ethics and social philosophy in the Busch School of Business, discusses his new book, Mary’s Voice in the Gospel according to John, and reveals the subtle but powerful influence of the Mother of Jesus on the fourth Gospel. The Gospel according to John has always been reco… The Gospel according to John has always been recognized as different from the “synoptic” accounts of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. But what explains the difference? Michael Pakaluk, professor of ethics and social philosophy in the Busch School of Business, discusses his new book, Mary’s Voice in the Gospel according to John, and reveals the subtle but powerful influence of the Mother of Jesus on the fourth Gospel. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1025180254 Thu, 08 Apr 2021 15:42:46 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/gender-ideology-and-the-equality-act-how-to-respond-with-courage-truth-and-love 00:51:50 CICDC no The Equality Act, which has now passed through the U.S. House of Representatives and awaits a vote in the U.S. Senate, threatens to fundamentally transform American anti-discrimination laws while providing little by way of religious exemption. As “trans-rights” language continues to sweep through corporations, media, and schools, Catholics have been left scrambling for resources on how to respond with truth and love. We are delighted to host John McCormack, Washington correspondent and fellow at National Review Institute, and Mary Hasson, Kate O’Beirne Fellow in Catholic Studies at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, for a virtual discussion on the political implications of the Equality Act and to highlight the Person & Identity Project, a new web resource to help parents, clergy, and parochial school teachers and administrators present the truth of the human person with courage and compassion. The Equality Act, which has now passed through th… The Equality Act, which has now passed through the U.S. House of Representatives and awaits a vote in the U.S. Senate, threatens to fundamentally transform American anti-discrimination laws while providing little by way of religious exemption. As “trans-rights” language continues to sweep through corporations, media, and schools, Catholics have been left scrambling for resources on how to respond with truth and love. We are delighted to host John McCormack, Washington correspondent and fellow at National Review Institute, and Mary Hasson, Kate O’Beirne Fellow in Catholic Studies at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, for a virtual discussion on the political implications of the Equality Act and to highlight the Person & Identity Project, a new web resource to help parents, clergy, and parochial school teachers and administrators present the truth of the human person with courage and compassion. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1018579084 Mon, 29 Mar 2021 17:43:28 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/5-things-with-father-bill-hope-humor-and-help-for-the-soul 00:44:48 CICDC no Bishop William Byrne discusses his new practical and engaging guide to embracing happiness, “5 Things with Father Bill: Hope, Humor, and Help for the Soul.” Bishop Byrne offers viewers insights, reflections, and encouragement to enhance ordinary days and holidays. Bishop William Byrne discusses his new practical … Bishop William Byrne discusses his new practical and engaging guide to embracing happiness, “5 Things with Father Bill: Hope, Humor, and Help for the Soul.” Bishop Byrne offers viewers insights, reflections, and encouragement to enhance ordinary days and holidays. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1018558225 Mon, 29 Mar 2021 17:06:48 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/christ-versus-satan-in-our-daily-lives-the-cosmic-struggle-between-good-and-evil 01:25:15 CICDC no Spiritual writer, theologian, and philosopher Jesuit Fr. Robert Spitzer tackles the topic of recognizing and overcoming spiritual evil. His focus is the human heart. His goal: our moral and spiritual transformation, which leads to true peace and genuine happiness. Spiritual writer, theologian, and philosopher Jes… Spiritual writer, theologian, and philosopher Jesuit Fr. Robert Spitzer tackles the topic of recognizing and overcoming spiritual evil. His focus is the human heart. His goal: our moral and spiritual transformation, which leads to true peace and genuine happiness. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/996076060 Mon, 01 Mar 2021 18:29:14 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/america-on-trial-a-defense-of-the-founding 01:04:35 CICDC no Robert Reilly, Director of the Westminster Institute, discusses his new book “America on Trial: A Defense of the Founding.” During his lecture Reilly will focuses on the tradition of “right reason,” that is, the metaphysical, epistemological, anthropological, and theological roots of constitutional government. He will reintroduces listeners to ideas about the primacy of reason over will, universal truth, natural law, and monotheism. Robert Reilly, Director of the Westminster Instit… Robert Reilly, Director of the Westminster Institute, discusses his new book “America on Trial: A Defense of the Founding.” During his lecture Reilly will focuses on the tradition of “right reason,” that is, the metaphysical, epistemological, anthropological, and theological roots of constitutional government. He will reintroduces listeners to ideas about the primacy of reason over will, universal truth, natural law, and monotheism. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/990775855 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 19:51:16 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/the-future-of-catholic-journalism-a-conversation-with-the-lamp-magazine 01:04:17 CICDC no Editor and publisher of The Lamp, a new bimonthly Catholic political magazine, talk faith, politics, and culture with Professors Robert Wyllie and Michael Hanby. Editor and publisher of The Lamp, a new bimonthly… Editor and publisher of The Lamp, a new bimonthly Catholic political magazine, talk faith, politics, and culture with Professors Robert Wyllie and Michael Hanby. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/990772312 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 19:45:03 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/foster-care-an-essential-call 01:00:34 CICDC no Foster care is at the heart of Christian life, and yet it can often be at the peripheries of our public conversations and even parish life. At a time when the need for foster parents is on the increase, as so many anxieties and addictions rise to the service in this pandemic, how can we get more involved? How can we support those who need support? How can we make sure children are in safe and stable homes? And why is a Supreme Court case in the fall critical to this all? Our speakers will be Melissa Buck, a foster and adoptive mother whose court case was argued by the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, Andrea Picciotti-Bayer, legal advisor & senior fellow at the Catholic Association (who has written an amicus brief on the Philadelphia adoption case before the Supreme Court), and Sarah Zagorski, former foster child and activist. Foster care is at the heart of Christian life, an… Foster care is at the heart of Christian life, and yet it can often be at the peripheries of our public conversations and even parish life. At a time when the need for foster parents is on the increase, as so many anxieties and addictions rise to the service in this pandemic, how can we get more involved? How can we support those who need support? How can we make sure children are in safe and stable homes? And why is a Supreme Court case in the fall critical to this all? Our speakers will be Melissa Buck, a foster and adoptive mother whose court case was argued by the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, Andrea Picciotti-Bayer, legal advisor & senior fellow at the Catholic Association (who has written an amicus brief on the Philadelphia adoption case before the Supreme Court), and Sarah Zagorski, former foster child and activist. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/990767368 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 19:36:59 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/division-decadence-and-renewal 00:55:50 CICDC no On January 22, 2021 in partnership with The Trinity Center, The Institute for Human Ecology, and the Harvard Christian Alumni Society, we were delighted to welcome author and New York Times columnist Ross Douthat. In Douthat’s book, The Decadent Society, he provides an enlightening diagnosis of our modern condition which, he says, has been characterized by decadence. Douthat argues that many of today’s discontents and derangements reflect a sense of futility and disappointment—a feeling that the future is not what was promised. Almost a year after its original publication, Ross reflected on what the events of the past year have revealed about our condition and how we might serve as agents of renewal in a divisive and decadent time. On January 22, 2021 in partnership with The Trini… On January 22, 2021 in partnership with The Trinity Center, The Institute for Human Ecology, and the Harvard Christian Alumni Society, we were delighted to welcome author and New York Times columnist Ross Douthat. In Douthat’s book, The Decadent Society, he provides an enlightening diagnosis of our modern condition which, he says, has been characterized by decadence. Douthat argues that many of today’s discontents and derangements reflect a sense of futility and disappointment—a feeling that the future is not what was promised. Almost a year after its original publication, Ross reflected on what the events of the past year have revealed about our condition and how we might serve as agents of renewal in a divisive and decadent time. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/990673447 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 18:00:12 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/serving-those-who-serve 00:48:08 CICDC no The Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio, JCD, Archbishop of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, discusses religious liberty issues at stake in our armed forces and the important role his archdiocese has in our country. The Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio, JCD, Archbi… The Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio, JCD, Archbishop of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, discusses religious liberty issues at stake in our armed forces and the important role his archdiocese has in our country. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/990665785 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 17:54:36 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/the-next-pope-the-office-of-peter-and-a-church-in-mission 00:54:36 CICDC no The Catholic Church is on the verge of a transition of great consequence. Drawing on his personal discussions with John Paul II, Benedict XVI, and Francis, as well as his decades of experience with Catholics from every continent, George Weigel examines the major challenges confronting the Catholic Church and its 1.3 billion believers in the twenty-first century: challenges the next pontificate must address as the Church enters new, uncharted territory. The Catholic Church is on the verge of a transiti… The Catholic Church is on the verge of a transition of great consequence. Drawing on his personal discussions with John Paul II, Benedict XVI, and Francis, as well as his decades of experience with Catholics from every continent, George Weigel examines the major challenges confronting the Catholic Church and its 1.3 billion believers in the twenty-first century: challenges the next pontificate must address as the Church enters new, uncharted territory. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/990657637 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 17:48:34 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/i-served-a-saint 01:01:15 CICDC no Mario Enzler, a former Swiss Guard, honors the centenary of the birth of St. John Paul II by sharing his experiences of intimate contact with the Pope during his service and how it led him to deepen his Catholic commitment through the cultivation of Christian virtue. Mario Enzler, a former Swiss Guard, honors the ce… Mario Enzler, a former Swiss Guard, honors the centenary of the birth of St. John Paul II by sharing his experiences of intimate contact with the Pope during his service and how it led him to deepen his Catholic commitment through the cultivation of Christian virtue. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/990645619 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 17:40:02 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/evangelizing-in-an-anxious-age-a-catholic-moral-response-to-bigotry 01:01:29 CICDC no Watch this online public dialogue on how Catholics can combat bigotry with the help of the Gospel. Louis Brown, Executive Director of Christ Medicus Foundation, and Montse Alvarado, Executive Director and Vice President of Becket Law, share their reflections on the killing of George Floyd and subsequent protests and riots, in addition to their personal experiences regarding race and how it has influenced their lives as Catholics. They also discuss discriminatory responses by some government leaders against people of faith during the COVID-19 lockdowns, and how we as Catholics can best evangelize to our communities during this anxious time. Watch this online public dialogue on how Catholic… Watch this online public dialogue on how Catholics can combat bigotry with the help of the Gospel. Louis Brown, Executive Director of Christ Medicus Foundation, and Montse Alvarado, Executive Director and Vice President of Becket Law, share their reflections on the killing of George Floyd and subsequent protests and riots, in addition to their personal experiences regarding race and how it has influenced their lives as Catholics. They also discuss discriminatory responses by some government leaders against people of faith during the COVID-19 lockdowns, and how we as Catholics can best evangelize to our communities during this anxious time. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/990639178 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 17:35:33 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/theology-of-home-finding-the-eternal-in-the-everyday 00:59:55 CICDC no Learn how you can create a deeper sense of the divine as Theology of Home co-authors, Carrie Gress and Noelle Mering, share their vision for home. Learn how you can create a deeper sense of the di… Learn how you can create a deeper sense of the divine as Theology of Home co-authors, Carrie Gress and Noelle Mering, share their vision for home. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/990626155 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 17:14:34 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/resolved-ubi-meets-the-catholic-demand-for-a-just-wage 01:00:12 CICDC no One of the great advantages of Catholic social teaching is that it is normally stated in general terms of values, principles and goals, not specific programs. It is the reason that Catholic social teaching doesn’t fit into either political party’s platform and why Catholics of good standing in the Church can exercise prudential judgement and come to different conclusions. As Catholics we are called to honor the human dignity of each person we encounter and encouraged to approach conversations with civility, clarity, and compassion. In this spirit, Dr. Ward and Dr. Pakaluk debate whether a universal basic income (UBI) aligns with Catholic social teaching’s call for a just wage. Dr. Ward defends the resolution and Dr. Pakaluk opposes the resolution. IHE Executive Director Joseph Capizzi moderates this Oxford-style debate. One of the great advantages of Catholic social te… One of the great advantages of Catholic social teaching is that it is normally stated in general terms of values, principles and goals, not specific programs. It is the reason that Catholic social teaching doesn’t fit into either political party’s platform and why Catholics of good standing in the Church can exercise prudential judgement and come to different conclusions. As Catholics we are called to honor the human dignity of each person we encounter and encouraged to approach conversations with civility, clarity, and compassion. In this spirit, Dr. Ward and Dr. Pakaluk debate whether a universal basic income (UBI) aligns with Catholic social teaching’s call for a just wage. Dr. Ward defends the resolution and Dr. Pakaluk opposes the resolution. IHE Executive Director Joseph Capizzi moderates this Oxford-style debate. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/990621907 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 17:06:28 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/what-it-means-to-be-human-the-case-for-the-body-in-public-bioethics 00:59:31 CICDC no Carter Snead, a leading expert on public bioethics, advocates for a new conception of human identity in American law and policy. Carter addresses three complex issues in bioethics: abortion, assisted reproductive technology, and end-of-life decisions. Avoiding typical dichotomies of conservative-versus-liberal and secular-versus-religious, Snead recasts debates over these issues and situates them within his framework of embodiment and dependence. He concludes that, if the law is built on premises that reflect the fully lived reality of life, it will provide support for the vulnerable, including the unborn, mothers, families, and those nearing the end of their lives. In this way, he argues, policy can ensure that people have the care they need in order to thrive. Purchase your copy of this book at the Catholic Information Center. Our bookstore is open M-F from 10AM to 2PM EDT. You can also give us a call and we will get you set up. Carter Snead, a leading expert on public bioethic… Carter Snead, a leading expert on public bioethics, advocates for a new conception of human identity in American law and policy. Carter addresses three complex issues in bioethics: abortion, assisted reproductive technology, and end-of-life decisions. Avoiding typical dichotomies of conservative-versus-liberal and secular-versus-religious, Snead recasts debates over these issues and situates them within his framework of embodiment and dependence. He concludes that, if the law is built on premises that reflect the fully lived reality of life, it will provide support for the vulnerable, including the unborn, mothers, families, and those nearing the end of their lives. In this way, he argues, policy can ensure that people have the care they need in order to thrive. Purchase your copy of this book at the Catholic Information Center. Our bookstore is open M-F from 10AM to 2PM EDT. You can also give us a call and we will get you set up. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/990618001 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:58:44 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/reframing-end-of-life-care-during-covid 00:59:45 CICDC no Professor Charles Camosy, Sr. Constance Veit, LSP, and Kathryn Jean Lopez discuss how we can build a culture of encounter, solidarity, and hospitality despite the restraints of the current pandemic. Professor Charles Camosy, Sr. Constance Veit, LSP… Professor Charles Camosy, Sr. Constance Veit, LSP, and Kathryn Jean Lopez discuss how we can build a culture of encounter, solidarity, and hospitality despite the restraints of the current pandemic. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/990610969 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:47:32 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/the-future-of-christian-marriage 00:51:55 CICDC no Professor Mark Regnerus discusses his new book, “The Future of Christian Marriage” and details how marriage has become less of a foundation for a couple to build upon and more of a capstone. ABOUT THE BOOK Marriage has come a long way since biblical times: Women are no longer thought of as property, and practices like polygamy have long been rejected. The world is wealthier and healthier, and people are more able to find and form relationships than ever. So why are Christian congregations doing more burying than marrying today? Explanations for the wide recession in marriage range from the mathematical—more women in church than men—to the economic, and from cheap sex to progressive politics. But perhaps marriage hasn’t really changed at all; instead, there is simply less interest in marriage in an era marked by technology, gender equality, and secularization. This is a book about how today’s Christians find a mate within a faith that esteems marriage but a world that increasingly yawns at it, and it draws on in-depth interviews with nearly two hundred young adult Christians from the United States, Mexico, Spain, Poland, Russia, Lebanon, and Nigeria, in order to understand the state of matrimony in global Christian circles today. Christians are exhibiting flexibility over sex roles but are hardly gender revolutionaries. Meeting increasingly high expectations of marriage is difficult, though, in a free market whose logic reaches deep into the home today, and the results are endemic uncertainty, slowing relationship maturation, and stalling marriage. But plenty of Christians innovate, resist, and wed, suggesting the future of marriage will be a religious one. Professor Mark Regnerus discusses his new book, “… Professor Mark Regnerus discusses his new book, “The Future of Christian Marriage” and details how marriage has become less of a foundation for a couple to build upon and more of a capstone. ABOUT THE BOOK Marriage has come a long way since biblical times: Women are no longer thought of as property, and practices like polygamy have long been rejected. The world is wealthier and healthier, and people are more able to find and form relationships than ever. So why are Christian congregations doing more burying than marrying today? Explanations for the wide recession in marriage range from the mathematical—more women in church than men—to the economic, and from cheap sex to progressive politics. But perhaps marriage hasn’t really changed at all; instead, there is simply less interest in marriage in an era marked by technology, gender equality, and secularization. This is a book about how today’s Christians find a mate within a faith that esteems marriage but a world that increasingly yawns at it, and it draws on in-depth interviews with nearly two hundred young adult Christians from the United States, Mexico, Spain, Poland, Russia, Lebanon, and Nigeria, in order to understand the state of matrimony in global Christian circles today. Christians are exhibiting flexibility over sex roles but are hardly gender revolutionaries. Meeting increasingly high expectations of marriage is difficult, though, in a free market whose logic reaches deep into the home today, and the results are endemic uncertainty, slowing relationship maturation, and stalling marriage. But plenty of Christians innovate, resist, and wed, suggesting the future of marriage will be a religious one. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/990575530 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 15:43:11 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/columbus-and-the-crisis-of-the-west 00:57:23 CICDC no Dr. Robert Royal, Catholic author and the President of the Faith & Reason Institute, carefully examines the mind and motives of Christopher Columbus and his legacy. ABOUT THE BOOK After decades of politically charged controversy, the reputation and standing of Christopher Columbus lies battered beneath mountains of misjudgments and distortions. The surge of historical revisionism now ravaging the legendary explorer insists that his daring adventures brought only tragic consequences: disease, death, subjugation of native peoples, incitement of the African slave trade, destruction of the environment, and other horrors. But is this a legitimate assessment of Europe’s inevitable western expansion? In Columbus and the Crisis of the West, Dr. Robert Royal carefully examines the mind and motives of Christopher Columbus, distinguishing him as the greatest explorer of his age, whose courage and vision extended Christian Europe and inspired the American spirit. Yet you won’t find here a full-throated defense of Christopher Columbus. Rather, Dr. Royal examines what actually happened in the decades following 1492, when two widely divergent cultures met and mingled. Refusing to ignore or underplay the tragedies of America’s origins, Royal masterfully places these events in historical context, protecting them from the contemporary biases that are moving forward at ramming speed to crush fragile truths. In these pages you’ll explore Columbus’s spirituality and the apocalyptic vision that guided him, as well as the disparate ways in which Puritans and Catholics viewed and approached the indigenous peoples. You’ll also discover what life was really like for them, the truth about Indian environmentalism, the essence of the noble savage, and the soundness of the claim that the native peoples were innocents living in harmony with nature. Here is the book that cuts through the fashionable pieties of our time by boldly refuting the most popular indictments of Columbus and early America. Finally, a serious classical scholar who confronts with power the crusading revisionist historians who are leveraging the Native American conquest in an effort to defile, dishonor, and ultimately upend Western civilization. Dr. Robert Royal, Catholic author and the Preside… Dr. Robert Royal, Catholic author and the President of the Faith & Reason Institute, carefully examines the mind and motives of Christopher Columbus and his legacy. ABOUT THE BOOK After decades of politically charged controversy, the reputation and standing of Christopher Columbus lies battered beneath mountains of misjudgments and distortions. The surge of historical revisionism now ravaging the legendary explorer insists that his daring adventures brought only tragic consequences: disease, death, subjugation of native peoples, incitement of the African slave trade, destruction of the environment, and other horrors. But is this a legitimate assessment of Europe’s inevitable western expansion? In Columbus and the Crisis of the West, Dr. Robert Royal carefully examines the mind and motives of Christopher Columbus, distinguishing him as the greatest explorer of his age, whose courage and vision extended Christian Europe and inspired the American spirit. Yet you won’t find here a full-throated defense of Christopher Columbus. Rather, Dr. Royal examines what actually happened in the decades following 1492, when two widely divergent cultures met and mingled. Refusing to ignore or underplay the tragedies of America’s origins, Royal masterfully places these events in historical context, protecting them from the contemporary biases that are moving forward at ramming speed to crush fragile truths. In these pages you’ll explore Columbus’s spirituality and the apocalyptic vision that guided him, as well as the disparate ways in which Puritans and Catholics viewed and approached the indigenous peoples. You’ll also discover what life was really like for them, the truth about Indian environmentalism, the essence of the noble savage, and the soundness of the claim that the native peoples were innocents living in harmony with nature. Here is the book that cuts through the fashionable pieties of our time by boldly refuting the most popular indictments of Columbus and early America. Finally, a serious classical scholar who confronts with power the crusading revisionist historians who are leveraging the Native American conquest in an effort to defile, dishonor, and ultimately upend Western civilization. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/774890125 Thu, 12 Mar 2020 13:40:46 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/ethics-of-crispr-and-genetically-modified-humans 00:54:38 CICDC no After the Human Genome Project, the field of genetics had laid dormant until recently. The surprising advance of CRISPR technology allows scientists and amateurs to edit the DNA of plants, animals and humans. There is a heated debate about whether we should use this technology not only to correct genetic illnesses, but also to enhance humanity. With the news of the birth of babies in China through CRISPR gene editing of embryos, we have crossed the boundary of genetically modified humans. Would this technology create superior offspring who would be healthier, smarter, and live longer? Could such technology change human nature in a radical and possibly disastrous way? After the Human Genome Project, the field of gene… After the Human Genome Project, the field of genetics had laid dormant until recently. The surprising advance of CRISPR technology allows scientists and amateurs to edit the DNA of plants, animals and humans. There is a heated debate about whether we should use this technology not only to correct genetic illnesses, but also to enhance humanity. With the news of the birth of babies in China through CRISPR gene editing of embryos, we have crossed the boundary of genetically modified humans. Would this technology create superior offspring who would be healthier, smarter, and live longer? Could such technology change human nature in a radical and possibly disastrous way? Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/759881173 Thu, 13 Feb 2020 13:33:06 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/eatfastfeast 00:52:27 CICDC no In this installment of the CIC’s Fr. James V. Schall Lecture Series, Jay W. Richards, PhD, delves into the topic of his latest book, Eat, Fast, Feast: Heal Your Body While Feeding Your Soul—A Christian Guide to Fasting. Dr. Richards blends old Christian eating habits with current research on the benefits of fasting in this spirited outing. In this installment of the CIC’s Fr. James V. Sch… In this installment of the CIC’s Fr. James V. Schall Lecture Series, Jay W. Richards, PhD, delves into the topic of his latest book, Eat, Fast, Feast: Heal Your Body While Feeding Your Soul—A Christian Guide to Fasting. Dr. Richards blends old Christian eating habits with current research on the benefits of fasting in this spirited outing. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/754406614 Mon, 03 Feb 2020 16:02:28 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/american-priest-the-ambitious-life-and-conflicted-legacy-of-notre-dames-father-ted-hesburgh 00:58:55 CICDC no Fr. Miscamble discusses how understanding Hesburgh’s life and work illuminates the journey that the Catholic Church traversed over the second half of the twentieth century. Exploring and evaluating Hesburgh’s importance, then, contributes not only to the colorful history of Notre Dame but also to comprehending the American Catholic experience. Fr. Miscamble discusses how understanding Hesburg… Fr. Miscamble discusses how understanding Hesburgh’s life and work illuminates the journey that the Catholic Church traversed over the second half of the twentieth century. Exploring and evaluating Hesburgh’s importance, then, contributes not only to the colorful history of Notre Dame but also to comprehending the American Catholic experience. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/712806598 Thu, 14 Nov 2019 17:05:48 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/what-is-christian-in-christianity 01:28:10 CICDC no How can faith be relevant in today’s culture to anyone; young or old, Christian or otherwise? By examining this question across a wide spectrum of the aspects of life: the arts, education, parish life, and politics, Monsignor Lorenzo Albacete served as a witness for how Christians can engage with the world fully without losing sight of what is Christian in Christianity. On the occasion of the fifth anniversary of the Monsignor’s passing, the Albacete Forum and the Catholic Information Center invited the public for a discussion with Kathryn Lopez, Fr. Lee Fangmeyer, and Helen Whitney on what his writings and perspectives offer to our engagement with the current cultural, social, and religious dialogues we face daily. How can faith be relevant in today’s culture to a… How can faith be relevant in today’s culture to anyone; young or old, Christian or otherwise? By examining this question across a wide spectrum of the aspects of life: the arts, education, parish life, and politics, Monsignor Lorenzo Albacete served as a witness for how Christians can engage with the world fully without losing sight of what is Christian in Christianity. On the occasion of the fifth anniversary of the Monsignor’s passing, the Albacete Forum and the Catholic Information Center invited the public for a discussion with Kathryn Lopez, Fr. Lee Fangmeyer, and Helen Whitney on what his writings and perspectives offer to our engagement with the current cultural, social, and religious dialogues we face daily. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/712774531 Thu, 14 Nov 2019 15:58:25 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/authentic-freedom-in-the-novels-of-graham-greene 00:57:43 CICDC no The Thomistic Institute and Catholic Information Center present a lecture by Prof. Frederick Bauerschmidt of Loyola University Maryland titled “Authentic Freedom in the Novels of Graham Greene.” This lecture will explore how the genre of narrative is uniquely useful in showing the nature of true freedom. Three of Graham Green’s “Catholic novels,” The Power and the Glory (1940), The Heart of the Matter (1948), and The End of the Affair (1951) will be discussed as examples of the narrative depiction of the interplay of human freedom and divine grace. The Thomistic Institute and Catholic Information … The Thomistic Institute and Catholic Information Center present a lecture by Prof. Frederick Bauerschmidt of Loyola University Maryland titled “Authentic Freedom in the Novels of Graham Greene.” This lecture will explore how the genre of narrative is uniquely useful in showing the nature of true freedom. Three of Graham Green’s “Catholic novels,” The Power and the Glory (1940), The Heart of the Matter (1948), and The End of the Affair (1951) will be discussed as examples of the narrative depiction of the interplay of human freedom and divine grace. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/690511009 Thu, 03 Oct 2019 15:25:22 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/nationalism-virtue-or-vice 00:57:52 CICDC no Dr. Samuel Goldman, Assistant Professor of Political Science at The George Washington University, and Ramesh Ponnuru, journalist and visiting fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, engage in a spirited debate on the virtues and vices seen in the recent rise of nationalist sentiment in the West. Can loyalty to one’s nation promote human flourishing? How should Catholics understand nationalism in the context of solidarity, subsidiarity, human dignity, and the common good? Dr. Samuel Goldman, Assistant Professor of Politi… Dr. Samuel Goldman, Assistant Professor of Political Science at The George Washington University, and Ramesh Ponnuru, journalist and visiting fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, engage in a spirited debate on the virtues and vices seen in the recent rise of nationalist sentiment in the West. Can loyalty to one’s nation promote human flourishing? How should Catholics understand nationalism in the context of solidarity, subsidiarity, human dignity, and the common good? Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/636719676 Fri, 14 Jun 2019 18:50:12 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/from-fire-by-water-my-journey-to-the-catholic-faith 00:55:20 CICDC no Listen as Sohrab Ahmari recounts this unlikely passage, from the strident Marxism and atheism of a youth misspent on both sides of the Atlantic to a moral and spiritual awakening prompted by the Mass. At once a young intellectual’s finely crafted self-portrait and a life story at the intersection of the great ideas and events of our time, Sohrab marks the debut of a compelling new Catholic voice. Listen as Sohrab Ahmari recounts this unlikely pa… Listen as Sohrab Ahmari recounts this unlikely passage, from the strident Marxism and atheism of a youth misspent on both sides of the Atlantic to a moral and spiritual awakening prompted by the Mass. At once a young intellectual’s finely crafted self-portrait and a life story at the intersection of the great ideas and events of our time, Sohrab marks the debut of a compelling new Catholic voice. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/568091067 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 20:10:08 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/the-god-that-did-not-fail-how-religion-built-and-sustains-the-west 00:53:25 CICDC no The CIC was excited to welcome Robert Royal to discuss his book, “The God That Did Not Fail: How Religion Built and Sustains the West.” This book is the first CIC book group pick of 2019! The CIC book group is managed by Linda Formella and Milton Grenfell. The group meets weekly at the CIC on Thursday from 12:45pm-1:30pm. Be sure to pick up your copy of “The God That Did Not Fail: How Religion Built and Sustains the West” at the CIC. The CIC was excited to welcome Robert Royal to di… The CIC was excited to welcome Robert Royal to discuss his book, “The God That Did Not Fail: How Religion Built and Sustains the West.” This book is the first CIC book group pick of 2019! The CIC book group is managed by Linda Formella and Milton Grenfell. The group meets weekly at the CIC on Thursday from 12:45pm-1:30pm. Be sure to pick up your copy of “The God That Did Not Fail: How Religion Built and Sustains the West” at the CIC. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/568046793 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 18:57:15 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/the-enchanted-hour 00:52:13 CICDC no A Wall Street Journal writer’s conversation-changing look at how reading aloud makes adults and children smarter, happier, healthier, more successful and more closely attached, even as technology pulls in the other direction. A Wall Street Journal writer’s conversation-chang… A Wall Street Journal writer’s conversation-changing look at how reading aloud makes adults and children smarter, happier, healthier, more successful and more closely attached, even as technology pulls in the other direction. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/556376721 Wed, 09 Jan 2019 14:47:08 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/catholic-information-center 01:04:09 CICDC no In a series of fascinating interviews, a cradle Catholic (Robert P. George) and an adult convert (R. J. Snell), offer the stories of sixteen converts, each a public intellectual or leading voice in their respective fields, and each making a significant contribution to the life of the Church. Mind, Heart, and Soul is a Surprised by Truth for a new generation. It will reinvigorate the faith of Catholics and answer questions or address hurdles those discerning entering the Church may have…by people have had the same questions and the same road. In a series of fascinating interviews, a cradle C… In a series of fascinating interviews, a cradle Catholic (Robert P. George) and an adult convert (R. J. Snell), offer the stories of sixteen converts, each a public intellectual or leading voice in their respective fields, and each making a significant contribution to the life of the Church. Mind, Heart, and Soul is a Surprised by Truth for a new generation. It will reinvigorate the faith of Catholics and answer questions or address hurdles those discerning entering the Church may have…by people have had the same questions and the same road. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/543502563 Tue, 11 Dec 2018 17:52:01 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/a-catechism-for-family-life-insights-from-catholic-teaching-on-love-marriage-sex-and-parenting 00:56:12 CICDC no The purpose of A Catechism for Family Life: Insights from Church Teaching on Love, Marriage, Sex, and Parenting is to present the teachings of the Catholic Church as they relate to specific questions in marriage and family life. Many Catholics are under-catechized and have trouble both understanding and articulating Church teaching on sexuality and marriage to an increasingly challenging culture. Pope Francis, along with the fathers of the two recent Synods on the Family, have called for better formation for those who work in the area of marriage and family life (see Amoris Laetitia, 202). To address this need, we gathered pertinent questions facing men, women, and pastoral workers in marriage and family life. We then found passages relevant to these questions by researching Church documents on marriage and family from the past one hundred years. These include papal encyclicals, apostolic exhortations, and addresses, Vatican II documents, and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Mainstream media coverage of Church events and Church teaching leads many to misunderstand Catholic positions on marriage and family life. While the Catholic Church has developed a rich, detailed, and positive teaching on marriage, family, and sexuality, many Catholics do not have access to this teaching, buried as it is in lengthy Church documents which many find intimidating. Finding the relevant teaching to address specific questions is not always a simple task, either. This book’s main contribution is to present Church teaching relevant to marriage and family in one volume clearly organized by topic and question. The purpose of A Catechism for Family Life: Insig… The purpose of A Catechism for Family Life: Insights from Church Teaching on Love, Marriage, Sex, and Parenting is to present the teachings of the Catholic Church as they relate to specific questions in marriage and family life. Many Catholics are under-catechized and have trouble both understanding and articulating Church teaching on sexuality and marriage to an increasingly challenging culture. Pope Francis, along with the fathers of the two recent Synods on the Family, have called for better formation for those who work in the area of marriage and family life (see Amoris Laetitia, 202). To address this need, we gathered pertinent questions facing men, women, and pastoral workers in marriage and family life. We then found passages relevant to these questions by researching Church documents on marriage and family from the past one hundred years. These include papal encyclicals, apostolic exhortations, and addresses, Vatican II documents, and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Mainstream media coverage of Church events and Church teaching leads many to misunderstand Catholic positions on marriage and family life. While the Catholic Church has developed a rich, detailed, and positive teaching on marriage, family, and sexuality, many Catholics do not have access to this teaching, buried as it is in lengthy Church documents which many find intimidating. Finding the relevant teaching to address specific questions is not always a simple task, either. This book’s main contribution is to present Church teaching relevant to marriage and family in one volume clearly organized by topic and question. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/543470616 Tue, 11 Dec 2018 16:37:25 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/the-gift-of-religious-liberty-in-todays-landscape 00:53:42 CICDC no Most Rev. Kurtz addresses both the important value of religious freedom in the United States and highlights some current challenges on the landscape with the response that the Conference of Bishops is making. Most Rev. Kurtz addresses both the important valu… Most Rev. Kurtz addresses both the important value of religious freedom in the United States and highlights some current challenges on the landscape with the response that the Conference of Bishops is making. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/543466161 Tue, 11 Dec 2018 16:25:39 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/the-human-advantage-the-future-of-american-work-in-an-age-of-smart-machines 00:58:39 CICDC no Bestselling author and economist Jay W. Richards makes the definitive case for how the free market and individual responsibility can save the American Dream in an age of automation and mass disruption. Bestselling author and economist Jay W. Richards … Bestselling author and economist Jay W. Richards makes the definitive case for how the free market and individual responsibility can save the American Dream in an age of automation and mass disruption. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/543460545 Tue, 11 Dec 2018 16:11:23 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/a-guide-to-gather-two-or-three-together-in-his-name 00:56:02 CICDC no Building the Benedict Option: A Guide to Gathering Two or Three Together in His Name is a combination spiritual memoir and practical handbook for Christians who want to build communities of prayer, socialization, and evangelization in the places where they live and work. Beginning when the author was a new convert, she desired more communal prayer and fellowship than weekly Mass could provide. She surveyed her friends–busy, young, urban professionals like herself–and created enriching or supportive experiences that matched their desires and schedules. The result was a less lonely and more boisterous spiritual and social life. No Catholic Martha Stewart, Libresco is frank about how she plans events that allow her to feed thirty people on a Friday night without feeling exhausted. She is honest about the obstacles to prayer and the challenge to make it inviting and unobtrusive. Above all, she communicates the joy she has experienced since discovering ways to open her home (even when it was only a small studio apartment). Building the Benedict Option: A Guide to Gatherin… Building the Benedict Option: A Guide to Gathering Two or Three Together in His Name is a combination spiritual memoir and practical handbook for Christians who want to build communities of prayer, socialization, and evangelization in the places where they live and work. Beginning when the author was a new convert, she desired more communal prayer and fellowship than weekly Mass could provide. She surveyed her friends–busy, young, urban professionals like herself–and created enriching or supportive experiences that matched their desires and schedules. The result was a less lonely and more boisterous spiritual and social life. No Catholic Martha Stewart, Libresco is frank about how she plans events that allow her to feed thirty people on a Friday night without feeling exhausted. She is honest about the obstacles to prayer and the challenge to make it inviting and unobtrusive. Above all, she communicates the joy she has experienced since discovering ways to open her home (even when it was only a small studio apartment). Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/543453240 Tue, 11 Dec 2018 15:52:50 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/the-catastrophe-of-the-self-walker-percy-on-sin-and-transcendence 00:54:24 CICDC no Throughout his writings, Walker Percy explores modern man’s catastrophic failure to understand who he is. This talk explains Percy’s diagnosis of this catastrophe–its nature and causes–and various false avenues of escaping it. Jennifer pays particular attention to how Percy’s understanding of the spiritual crisis of modernity–a crisis of self-knowledge– plays out in his science fiction novel, Love in the Ruins. Throughout his writings, Walker Percy explores mo… Throughout his writings, Walker Percy explores modern man’s catastrophic failure to understand who he is. This talk explains Percy’s diagnosis of this catastrophe–its nature and causes–and various false avenues of escaping it. Jennifer pays particular attention to how Percy’s understanding of the spiritual crisis of modernity–a crisis of self-knowledge– plays out in his science fiction novel, Love in the Ruins. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/543438759 Tue, 11 Dec 2018 15:15:27 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/confronting-the-crisis-of-faith-and-reason-reclaiming-authentic-catholic-education 01:28:15 CICDC no Panelists explore the pernicious effects of secular progressive education, and its infiltration of Catholic schools. By examining the nature and purpose of Catholic education and its roots in the classical liberal arts tradition, the panel recognizes how neglect of our own tradition undermines both faith and reason in our children. A dynamic renewal, however, is transforming and inspiring a growing number of Catholic schools who are reclaiming the Church’s tradition. Panelists explore the pernicious effects of secul… Panelists explore the pernicious effects of secular progressive education, and its infiltration of Catholic schools. By examining the nature and purpose of Catholic education and its roots in the classical liberal arts tradition, the panel recognizes how neglect of our own tradition undermines both faith and reason in our children. A dynamic renewal, however, is transforming and inspiring a growing number of Catholic schools who are reclaiming the Church’s tradition. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/503110182 Fri, 21 Sep 2018 14:27:52 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/forgiveness-and-solidarity-in-dostoevskys-the-brothers-karamazov 00:55:22 CICDC no Fyodor Dostoevsky’s last and greatest novel, The Brothers Karamazov, explores the question of God’s existence against the backdrop of suffering and betrayal within a troubled family. The genius of Dostoevsky is to have grasped that there can be no love for human beings without a love for God — and conversely, there can be no belief in God without a deep and profound love for mankind. Prof. Nicholas Healy presents a brief overview of the structure and characters of the novel, focusing on the themes of solidarity and forgiveness. Fyodor Dostoevsky’s last and greatest novel, The … Fyodor Dostoevsky’s last and greatest novel, The Brothers Karamazov, explores the question of God’s existence against the backdrop of suffering and betrayal within a troubled family. The genius of Dostoevsky is to have grasped that there can be no love for human beings without a love for God — and conversely, there can be no belief in God without a deep and profound love for mankind. Prof. Nicholas Healy presents a brief overview of the structure and characters of the novel, focusing on the themes of solidarity and forgiveness. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/447135228 Mon, 21 May 2018 16:01:30 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/find-your-whistle-simple-gifts-touch-hearts-and-change-lives 00:57:52 CICDC no Find Your Whistle: Simple Gifts Touch Hearts and Change Lives by CICDC Find Your Whistle: Simple Gifts Touch Hearts and … Find Your Whistle: Simple Gifts Touch Hearts and Change Lives by CICDC Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/445540200 Thu, 17 May 2018 21:43:47 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/responsibility-to-care-what-euthanasia-victims-can-teach-us 00:51:36 CICDC no Responsibility to Care: What Euthanasia Victims Can Teach Us by CICDC Responsibility to Care: What Euthanasia Victims C… Responsibility to Care: What Euthanasia Victims Can Teach Us by CICDC Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/441265086 Tue, 08 May 2018 19:48:42 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/unrepeatable-cultivating-the-unique-calling-of-every-person 00:50:00 CICDC no Unrepeatable: Cultivating the Unique Calling of Every Person by CICDC Unrepeatable: Cultivating the Unique Calling of E… Unrepeatable: Cultivating the Unique Calling of Every Person by CICDC Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/441222516 Tue, 08 May 2018 18:20:10 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/why-liberalism-failed 01:03:01 CICDC no Has liberalism failed because it has succeeded? Listen as Deneen offers an astringent warning that the centripetal forces now at work on our political culture are not superficial flaws but inherent features of a system whose success is generating its own failure. Has liberalism failed because it has succeeded? … Has liberalism failed because it has succeeded? Listen as Deneen offers an astringent warning that the centripetal forces now at work on our political culture are not superficial flaws but inherent features of a system whose success is generating its own failure. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/382628921 Fri, 12 Jan 2018 18:18:23 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/understanding-the-times-a-panel-on-christianity-liberalism-and-the-challenges-of-our-day 00:59:30 CICDC no How should Christians understand and navigate the challenges of life in 21st century America? What characterizes our time and how should we live in it as Christians, as parents, as human beings? Listen as a panel with three authors from Fare Forward discuss their pieces and the questions and issues they raise. How should Christians understand and navigate the… How should Christians understand and navigate the challenges of life in 21st century America? What characterizes our time and how should we live in it as Christians, as parents, as human beings? Listen as a panel with three authors from Fare Forward discuss their pieces and the questions and issues they raise. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/355573643 Tue, 14 Nov 2017 13:51:42 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/the-drama-of-grace-sigrid-undset-and-the-narrative-of-conversion 00:53:09 CICDC no Sigrid Undset is best known for her novel Kristin Lavransdatter, which earned her the Nobel Prize in 1928. Although she is acclaimed for the historical and psychological realism of this portrait of a 14th Norwegian woman, her novels also contain a deeper layer of richness that can only properly be appreciated through a theological lens. In this lecture, Fr. Snyder presents some of Undset’s stories of conversion in light of St. Thomas Aquinas’s doctrine of grace. Undset’s writings illustrate to modern readers the beauty of a heart transformed by the God who is ever ancient and ever new. Sigrid Undset is best known for her novel Kristin… Sigrid Undset is best known for her novel Kristin Lavransdatter, which earned her the Nobel Prize in 1928. Although she is acclaimed for the historical and psychological realism of this portrait of a 14th Norwegian woman, her novels also contain a deeper layer of richness that can only properly be appreciated through a theological lens. In this lecture, Fr. Snyder presents some of Undset’s stories of conversion in light of St. Thomas Aquinas’s doctrine of grace. Undset’s writings illustrate to modern readers the beauty of a heart transformed by the God who is ever ancient and ever new. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/342035286 Tue, 12 Sep 2017 14:45:58 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/why-i-dont-call-myself-gay 01:06:26 CICDC no Daniel C. Mattson, author of the new book “Why I Don’t Call Myself Gay: How I Reclaimed My Sexual Reality and Found Peace” discusses his personal journey to and from a gay identity and details the importance for the Church to have a prophetic role in the world in reclaiming sexual reality. Daniel C. Mattson, author of the new book “Why I … Daniel C. Mattson, author of the new book “Why I Don’t Call Myself Gay: How I Reclaimed My Sexual Reality and Found Peace” discusses his personal journey to and from a gay identity and details the importance for the Church to have a prophetic role in the world in reclaiming sexual reality. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/342031653 Tue, 12 Sep 2017 14:16:48 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/finding-god-in-the-modern-world-part-1 01:05:10 CICDC no Large and Startling Figures Flannery O’Connor’s Postmodern Apologetic with Dr. Frederick C. Bauerschmidt Writing to a friend in the mid-1950s, the American fiction writer Flannery O’Connor noted that we live in an age in which “the moral sense has been bred out of certain sections of the population, like the wings have been bred off certain chickens to produce more white meat on them….This is a Generation of wingless chickens, which I suppose is what Nietzsche meant when he said God was dead.” In such a situation, she felt, subtlety could not work: “you have to make your vision apparent by shock—to the hard of hearing you shout, and for the almost blind you draw large and startling figures.” Dr. Bauerschmidt explores how, through her fiction, O’Conner presented her Catholic vision by means of grotesque and often shockingly violent tales in which the absolute demands of belief clash with postmodern indifference, attempting to open jaded modern readers to the possibility of transcendent truth. Large and Startling Figures Flannery O’Connor’s … Large and Startling Figures Flannery O’Connor’s Postmodern Apologetic with Dr. Frederick C. Bauerschmidt Writing to a friend in the mid-1950s, the American fiction writer Flannery O’Connor noted that we live in an age in which “the moral sense has been bred out of certain sections of the population, like the wings have been bred off certain chickens to produce more white meat on them….This is a Generation of wingless chickens, which I suppose is what Nietzsche meant when he said God was dead.” In such a situation, she felt, subtlety could not work: “you have to make your vision apparent by shock—to the hard of hearing you shout, and for the almost blind you draw large and startling figures.” Dr. Bauerschmidt explores how, through her fiction, O’Conner presented her Catholic vision by means of grotesque and often shockingly violent tales in which the absolute demands of belief clash with postmodern indifference, attempting to open jaded modern readers to the possibility of transcendent truth. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/333597364 Mon, 17 Jul 2017 18:19:57 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/the-marian-option 00:54:20 CICDC no Listen Dr. Carrie Gress provides a thoroughly researched bird’s eye view of the significant cultural and military events mediated through Mary on behalf of her spiritual children. From miraculous victories to the soaring heights of culture, you have never seen Mary like this before. Listen Dr. Carrie Gress provides a thoroughly res… Listen Dr. Carrie Gress provides a thoroughly researched bird’s eye view of the significant cultural and military events mediated through Mary on behalf of her spiritual children. From miraculous victories to the soaring heights of culture, you have never seen Mary like this before. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/333590404 Mon, 17 Jul 2017 17:27:13 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/debating-religious-liberty-and-discrimination 00:56:20 CICDC no Virtually everyone supports religious liberty, and virtually everyone opposes discrimination. But how do we handle the hard questions that arise when exercises of religious liberty seem to discriminate unjustly? How do we promote the common good while respecting conscience in a diverse society? Listen as John Corvino, a longtime LGBT-rights advocate, opposite Ryan T. Anderson and Sherif Girgis, prominent young social conservatives discuss these questions and more. Virtually everyone supports religious liberty, an… Virtually everyone supports religious liberty, and virtually everyone opposes discrimination. But how do we handle the hard questions that arise when exercises of religious liberty seem to discriminate unjustly? How do we promote the common good while respecting conscience in a diverse society? Listen as John Corvino, a longtime LGBT-rights advocate, opposite Ryan T. Anderson and Sherif Girgis, prominent young social conservatives discuss these questions and more. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/326213283 Mon, 05 Jun 2017 15:10:20 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/adopting-life-part-3 01:01:42 CICDC no What does it mean to be pro-life?This three-part series, co-sponsored by the National Review Institute and the Catholic Information Center, will explore how religious believers can foster a radical culture of hospitality and loving support for unplanned pregnancies, adoptions, and children who find themselves without the generous support of family and community. What does it mean to be pro-life?This three-part … What does it mean to be pro-life?This three-part series, co-sponsored by the National Review Institute and the Catholic Information Center, will explore how religious believers can foster a radical culture of hospitality and loving support for unplanned pregnancies, adoptions, and children who find themselves without the generous support of family and community. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/326200308 Mon, 05 Jun 2017 14:23:04 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/adopting-life-part-2 01:02:12 CICDC no What does it mean to be pro-life? This three-part series, co-sponsored by the National Review Institute and the Catholic Information Center, will explore how religious believers can foster a radical culture of hospitality and loving support for unplanned pregnancies, adoptions, and children who find themselves without the generous support of family and community. What does it mean to be pro-life? This three-part… What does it mean to be pro-life? This three-part series, co-sponsored by the National Review Institute and the Catholic Information Center, will explore how religious believers can foster a radical culture of hospitality and loving support for unplanned pregnancies, adoptions, and children who find themselves without the generous support of family and community. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/318680255 Thu, 20 Apr 2017 19:11:36 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/strangers-in-a-strange-land 01:17:43 CICDC no Listen as Archbishop Charles J. Chaput gives a bold critique of today’s America from his new book, “Strangers in a Strange Land: Living the Catholic Faith in a Post-Christian World. Alongside Mary Eberstadt and Michael Hanby, the Archbishop provides a provocative look at the post-Christian public square and the gradual erosion of the religious faith and freedom that have marked it for so long. Listen as Archbishop Charles J. Chaput gives a bo… Listen as Archbishop Charles J. Chaput gives a bold critique of today’s America from his new book, “Strangers in a Strange Land: Living the Catholic Faith in a Post-Christian World. Alongside Mary Eberstadt and Michael Hanby, the Archbishop provides a provocative look at the post-Christian public square and the gradual erosion of the religious faith and freedom that have marked it for so long. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/314897535 Tue, 28 Mar 2017 16:44:14 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/gods-servant-first 01:00:48 CICDC no Listen as Fr. Richard Mullins, pastor at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, offers some Lenten advice inspired by St. Thomas More. Listen as Fr. Richard Mullins, pastor at St. Thom… Listen as Fr. Richard Mullins, pastor at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, offers some Lenten advice inspired by St. Thomas More. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/312570611 Wed, 15 Mar 2017 18:37:05 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/is-doctor-prescribed-suicide-ever-the-answer-anderson-constance-domingo-lopez 01:02:54 CICDC no Listen as our expert panel discusses moving forward, mercy, and compassionate care in regards to doctor-prescribed suicide. Listen as our expert panel discusses moving forwa… Listen as our expert panel discusses moving forward, mercy, and compassionate care in regards to doctor-prescribed suicide. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/312541480 Wed, 15 Mar 2017 15:16:47 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/sex-scandal-the-drive-to-abolish-male-and-female-ashley-mcguire 00:51:14 CICDC no Men and women used to cheer: vive la différence! But now, contrary to all science and common sense, we’re supposed to believe that there is no difference. (And if you insist there is, you just might be accused of a hate crime!) Listen as Ashley McGuire author of, Sex Scandal: The Drive to Abolish Male and Female, discusses shocking examples and “inconvenient” facts that everyone needs to read—and act on. Men and women used to cheer: vive la différence! … Men and women used to cheer: vive la différence! But now, contrary to all science and common sense, we’re supposed to believe that there is no difference. (And if you insist there is, you just might be accused of a hate crime!) Listen as Ashley McGuire author of, Sex Scandal: The Drive to Abolish Male and Female, discusses shocking examples and “inconvenient” facts that everyone needs to read—and act on. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/305766569 Thu, 02 Feb 2017 15:18:43 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/power-and-possibilities-o-carter-snead 00:58:27 CICDC no O. Carter Snead, Director of the Center for Ethics and Culture at Notre Dame University, will examine the powers at the disposal of the U.S. President to shape a Culture of Life in America, and preview what the Pro-Life Movement may be able to accomplish in the immediate future. O. Carter Snead, Director of the Center for Ethic… O. Carter Snead, Director of the Center for Ethics and Culture at Notre Dame University, will examine the powers at the disposal of the U.S. President to shape a Culture of Life in America, and preview what the Pro-Life Movement may be able to accomplish in the immediate future. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/305766373 Thu, 02 Feb 2017 15:17:07 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/how-i-stayed-catholic-at-harvard-aurora-griffin 00:46:02 CICDC no A Harvard graduate, Rhodes Scholar, and devout Catholic tells you everything you need to know about keeping your faith at a modern university. Drawing on her recent experience, Aurora Griffin shares forty practical tips relating to academics, community, prayer, and service that helped her stay Catholic in college. A Harvard graduate, Rhodes Scholar, and devout Ca… A Harvard graduate, Rhodes Scholar, and devout Catholic tells you everything you need to know about keeping your faith at a modern university. Drawing on her recent experience, Aurora Griffin shares forty practical tips relating to academics, community, prayer, and service that helped her stay Catholic in college. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/290988354 Tue, 01 Nov 2016 17:19:11 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/cultivating-a-human-soul-angela-knobel 00:49:47 CICDC no Listen as Angela Knobel explores the notion of virtue in terms of its relationship to the pursuit of truth. She argues that to cultivate the virtues is to cultivate a certain kind of relationship between oneself and the world: a habitual ability to recognize and be guided by the truth. Listen as Angela Knobel explores the notion of vi… Listen as Angela Knobel explores the notion of virtue in terms of its relationship to the pursuit of truth. She argues that to cultivate the virtues is to cultivate a certain kind of relationship between oneself and the world: a habitual ability to recognize and be guided by the truth. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/285421177 Fri, 30 Sep 2016 13:46:21 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/making-citizens-great-again-part-3 01:03:08 CICDC no Chad Pecknold, Stephen P. White, and Kathryn Jean Lopez, discuss the the importance of virtue and its essential role in statesmanship. Chad Pecknold, Stephen P. White, and Kathryn Jean… Chad Pecknold, Stephen P. White, and Kathryn Jean Lopez, discuss the the importance of virtue and its essential role in statesmanship. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/285417443 Fri, 30 Sep 2016 13:16:36 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/great-catholic-parishes-william-e-simon-jr 00:40:20 CICDC no What is really happening in the Catholic Church in North America? Are parishes thriving or dying? Is dissatisfaction among Catholics growing or are they becoming more engaged in the evangelizing mission of the Church? Listen for answers and solutions from businessman, professor, and philanthropist, William E. Simon Jr. What is really happening in the Catholic Church i… What is really happening in the Catholic Church in North America? Are parishes thriving or dying? Is dissatisfaction among Catholics growing or are they becoming more engaged in the evangelizing mission of the Church? Listen for answers and solutions from businessman, professor, and philanthropist, William E. Simon Jr. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/284113689 Thu, 22 Sep 2016 15:09:12 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/art-and-the-search-for-god-mary-eberstadt 00:32:04 CICDC no Can art help us to discover whether it is easier to live a moral life with or without God? Listen as Mary Eberstadt discusses the stage adaption of her novel "The Loser Letters". Can art help us to discover whether it is easier … Can art help us to discover whether it is easier to live a moral life with or without God? Listen as Mary Eberstadt discusses the stage adaption of her novel "The Loser Letters". Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/283053393 Thu, 15 Sep 2016 17:05:59 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/what-a-piece-of-work-is-man-part-1-fr-stephen-fields 00:50:29 CICDC no Today we live under what Pope Benedict XVI called a “dictatorship of relativism.” During this first installment of a three part series reflecting on the human person, Fr. Stephen Fields discusses how the human person is created in God’s image and likeness. He also comments on the strengths and limits of humanity’s distinctive powers of reason and freedom. Fr. Fields does this against the backdrop of authentic understandings of truth and goodness. Today we live under what Pope Benedict XVI called… Today we live under what Pope Benedict XVI called a “dictatorship of relativism.” During this first installment of a three part series reflecting on the human person, Fr. Stephen Fields discusses how the human person is created in God’s image and likeness. He also comments on the strengths and limits of humanity’s distinctive powers of reason and freedom. Fr. Fields does this against the backdrop of authentic understandings of truth and goodness. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/282881759 Wed, 14 Sep 2016 15:07:42 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/making-citizens-great-again-john-garvey-stephen-minnis-kathryn-lopez 01:08:34 CICDC no Educating for Virtue: Forming the Next Generation of Virtuous Citizens Today Americans are asking themselves what it means to be truly engaged in politics. This three-part series, co-sponsored by the National Review Institute and the Catholic Information Center, will explore what it means to renew politics and develop a virtuous citizenry. John Garvey, President of the Catholic University of America, Stephen Minnis, President of Benedictine College, and Kathryn Jean Lopez, Senior Fellow at the National Review Institute, discuss the vital role that education plays in creating the next generation of virtuous citizens. This event was co-sponsored by the National Review Institute. Educating for Virtue: Forming the Next Generation… Educating for Virtue: Forming the Next Generation of Virtuous Citizens Today Americans are asking themselves what it means to be truly engaged in politics. This three-part series, co-sponsored by the National Review Institute and the Catholic Information Center, will explore what it means to renew politics and develop a virtuous citizenry. John Garvey, President of the Catholic University of America, Stephen Minnis, President of Benedictine College, and Kathryn Jean Lopez, Senior Fellow at the National Review Institute, discuss the vital role that education plays in creating the next generation of virtuous citizens. This event was co-sponsored by the National Review Institute. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/270488089 Thu, 23 Jun 2016 14:00:12 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/its-dangerous-to-believe-mary-eberstadt 00:51:49 CICDC no Religious liberty was a hot button issue in the 2016 primary races and is sure to carry over to the general election. For millions of Americans, the so-called "first freedom" - religious freedom - is now a question mark as never before. In "It's Dangerous to Believe," Mary Eberstadt provides a hard-hitting analysis of widespread attacks by unchecked secular activists on religious institutions and activities of all kinds Religious liberty was a hot button issue in the 2… Religious liberty was a hot button issue in the 2016 primary races and is sure to carry over to the general election. For millions of Americans, the so-called "first freedom" - religious freedom - is now a question mark as never before. In "It's Dangerous to Believe," Mary Eberstadt provides a hard-hitting analysis of widespread attacks by unchecked secular activists on religious institutions and activities of all kinds Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/261336447 Thu, 28 Apr 2016 14:56:27 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/red-white-blue-and-catholic-stephen-p-white 01:02:05 CICDC no The Church's work of evangelization and her contribution to the good of society are inseparable. As Catholics and as American citizens, we are called to do more than just vote, and called to do more than just follow a party. America needs Catholics who are in love with our nation, and who act from the deepest convictions of their faith to make America the best version of herself. If we love God and our neighbor, we dedicate ourselves to the vitality of our society. We respond to the needs of our neighbors. We confront both physical poverty and spiritual poverty. Most importantly, we follow Christ. As Stephen P. White says, we need Catholic citizens who are Red, White, Blue and Catholic. Think of this book as a Catholic guide to faithful citizenship for the 364 days of the year that aren't the first Tuesday in November. The Church's work of evangelization and her contr… The Church's work of evangelization and her contribution to the good of society are inseparable. As Catholics and as American citizens, we are called to do more than just vote, and called to do more than just follow a party. America needs Catholics who are in love with our nation, and who act from the deepest convictions of their faith to make America the best version of herself. If we love God and our neighbor, we dedicate ourselves to the vitality of our society. We respond to the needs of our neighbors. We confront both physical poverty and spiritual poverty. Most importantly, we follow Christ. As Stephen P. White says, we need Catholic citizens who are Red, White, Blue and Catholic. Think of this book as a Catholic guide to faithful citizenship for the 364 days of the year that aren't the first Tuesday in November. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/260239756 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 20:21:43 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/opposing-doctor-prescribed-suicide 01:11:29 CICDC no In the coming months, the District of Columbia City Council will consider legislation to legalize doctor prescribed suicide. You are invited to discover more about what it means to accompany the dying and how to be involved in opposing doctor prescribed suicide legislation in Washington. In the coming months, the District of Columbia Ci… In the coming months, the District of Columbia City Council will consider legislation to legalize doctor prescribed suicide. You are invited to discover more about what it means to accompany the dying and how to be involved in opposing doctor prescribed suicide legislation in Washington. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/251814800 Mon, 14 Mar 2016 14:29:02 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/lenten-letters-from-prison-a-meditation-on-the-way-through-and-beyond-suffering 01:05:51 CICDC no In "Lenten Letters from Prison" Fr. Justin Huber offers a meditation on the way through and beyond suffering, In "Lenten Letters from Prison" Fr. Justin Huber … In "Lenten Letters from Prison" Fr. Justin Huber offers a meditation on the way through and beyond suffering, Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/250003176 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 14:47:06 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/remembering-gods-mercy-dawn-eden 00:59:39 CICDC no In the first book to explore how memories impact and are affected by faith, bestselling author Dawn Eden offers a guide to the process she used to heal the pain of her past. Through her own story, as well as the examples of St. Ignatius of Loyola, St. Peter Faber, and Pope Francis, she shows how the mercy of God, who holds all of events of our life in his own memory, can bring you healing and inner peace. In the first book to explore how memories impact … In the first book to explore how memories impact and are affected by faith, bestselling author Dawn Eden offers a guide to the process she used to heal the pain of her past. Through her own story, as well as the examples of St. Ignatius of Loyola, St. Peter Faber, and Pope Francis, she shows how the mercy of God, who holds all of events of our life in his own memory, can bring you healing and inner peace. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/244465410 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 21:15:41 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/chinas-war-on-women-reggie-littlejohn 00:58:25 CICDC no A discussion with Reggie Littlejohn on China’s new two-child policy and and their continuing coercion of women. A discussion with Reggie Littlejohn on China’s ne… A discussion with Reggie Littlejohn on China’s new two-child policy and and their continuing coercion of women. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/233966969 Fri, 20 Nov 2015 19:20:09 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/city-of-saints-george-weigel 00:40:32 CICDC no George Weigel, New York Times best-selling author of Witness to Hope and the preeminent biographer of John Paul II, presents a spiritual travelogue that further illuminates the life and homeland of one of the most influential Catholic leaders of all time. Weigel's latest book takes readers to Krakow to learn the dramatic story of how a city and a man interacted in ways that changed the course of contemporary history. George Weigel, New York Times best-selling author… George Weigel, New York Times best-selling author of Witness to Hope and the preeminent biographer of John Paul II, presents a spiritual travelogue that further illuminates the life and homeland of one of the most influential Catholic leaders of all time. Weigel's latest book takes readers to Krakow to learn the dramatic story of how a city and a man interacted in ways that changed the course of contemporary history. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/233789084 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 16:30:56 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/social-justice-isnt-what-you-think-it-is-michael-novak 00:52:44 CICDC no In Social Justice Isn't What You Think It Is, Michael Novak and Paul Adams seek to clarify the true meaning of social justice and to rescue it from its ideological captors. In examining figures ranging from Rosmini, Hayek, and Abraham Lincoln, to Popes Leo XIII, John Paul II, and Francis, the authors reveal that social justice is not a synonym for "progressive" government as we have come to believe. Rather, it is a virtue rooted in Catholic social teaching and developed as an alternative to the unchecked power of the state. For big government, they argue, is too out of touch with the millions of individual wills at play in society and too domineering for their own humane intentions. In this surprising reinterpretation, social justice represents an immensely powerful virtue for nurturing personal responsibility and building the human communities that can counter the widespread surrender to an ever-growing state. In Social Justice Isn't What You Think It Is, Mic… In Social Justice Isn't What You Think It Is, Michael Novak and Paul Adams seek to clarify the true meaning of social justice and to rescue it from its ideological captors. In examining figures ranging from Rosmini, Hayek, and Abraham Lincoln, to Popes Leo XIII, John Paul II, and Francis, the authors reveal that social justice is not a synonym for "progressive" government as we have come to believe. Rather, it is a virtue rooted in Catholic social teaching and developed as an alternative to the unchecked power of the state. For big government, they argue, is too out of touch with the millions of individual wills at play in society and too domineering for their own humane intentions. In this surprising reinterpretation, social justice represents an immensely powerful virtue for nurturing personal responsibility and building the human communities that can counter the widespread surrender to an ever-growing state. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/232916537 Fri, 13 Nov 2015 16:35:32 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/catholic-roots-of-american-religious-liberty-james-tonkowich 00:50:40 CICDC no The American Founders had a strong belief in what was, at the time, a radical notion of religious liberty. Individuals should be free and churches should be free. Most people assume that liberty is rooted in Protestantism and the Enlightenment, yet, as Jim Tonkowich demonstrates, the fascinating and largely untold story is about Catholic thinking about the nature of the individual, the state, and the Church. Jim Tonkowich is the author of The Liberty Threat: The Attack on Religious Freedom in America Today. A writer, commentator, and speaker focusing on the role of religion in our public life, Jim is a regular columnist at The Stream and writes a daily devotional at BreakPoint.org. In addition to writing, Jim serves at Wyoming Catholic College as Special Advisor to the President for Strategic Initiatives and Director of Distance Learning. He and his wife live near Washington, DC. The American Founders had a strong belief in what… The American Founders had a strong belief in what was, at the time, a radical notion of religious liberty. Individuals should be free and churches should be free. Most people assume that liberty is rooted in Protestantism and the Enlightenment, yet, as Jim Tonkowich demonstrates, the fascinating and largely untold story is about Catholic thinking about the nature of the individual, the state, and the Church. Jim Tonkowich is the author of The Liberty Threat: The Attack on Religious Freedom in America Today. A writer, commentator, and speaker focusing on the role of religion in our public life, Jim is a regular columnist at The Stream and writes a daily devotional at BreakPoint.org. In addition to writing, Jim serves at Wyoming Catholic College as Special Advisor to the President for Strategic Initiatives and Director of Distance Learning. He and his wife live near Washington, DC. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/232797031 Thu, 12 Nov 2015 20:58:49 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/truth-overrruled-ryan-t-anderson 00:57:56 CICDC no In the first book to respond to the Supreme Court's decision on same-sex marriage, Ryan T. Anderson draws on the best philosophy and social science to explain what marriage is, why it matters for public policy, and the consequences of its legal definition. In the first book to respond to the Supreme Court… In the first book to respond to the Supreme Court's decision on same-sex marriage, Ryan T. Anderson draws on the best philosophy and social science to explain what marriage is, why it matters for public policy, and the consequences of its legal definition. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/231902778 Fri, 06 Nov 2015 22:32:46 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/gender-and-homosexuality-david-s-crawford-and-david-l-schindler 01:09:30 CICDC no In anticipation of the 2015 World Meeting on Families and the XIV Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops on the Family, the Catholic Information Center hosted a lecture series exploring the most critical issues for marriage and family life today. In Part III of the series, David S. Crawford and David L Schindler discuss gender and homosexuality. In anticipation of the 2015 World Meeting on Fami… In anticipation of the 2015 World Meeting on Families and the XIV Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops on the Family, the Catholic Information Center hosted a lecture series exploring the most critical issues for marriage and family life today. In Part III of the series, David S. Crawford and David L Schindler discuss gender and homosexuality. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/226633458 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 19:54:32 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/who-is-the-child-gift-margaret-mccarthy-and-michael-hanby 00:54:39 CICDC no This conversation explores the effects that artificial reproductive technologies and divorce have on every member of a family, particularly children. This conversation explores the effects that artif… This conversation explores the effects that artificial reproductive technologies and divorce have on every member of a family, particularly children. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/223262751 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 18:25:39 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/reconsidering-marriage 01:15:46 CICDC no A discussion on the pastoral and doctrinal questions surrounding the indissolubility of marriage with Fr. Antonio Lopez and Professor Nicholas Healy A discussion on the pastoral and doctrinal questi… A discussion on the pastoral and doctrinal questions surrounding the indissolubility of marriage with Fr. Antonio Lopez and Professor Nicholas Healy Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/213878188 Wed, 08 Jul 2015 22:51:49 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/after-obergefell-the-future-of-marriage-in-america 01:24:19 CICDC no A panel discussion on the Supreme Court's ruling on Obergefell v Hodges with Helen Alvaré, John Garvey, and Dr. Susan Timoney A panel discussion on the Supreme Court's ruling … A panel discussion on the Supreme Court's ruling on Obergefell v Hodges with Helen Alvaré, John Garvey, and Dr. Susan Timoney Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/212124357 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 19:24:02 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/caring-for-our-common-home 01:05:39 CICDC no A panel discussion on Laudato Si’, an encyclical by Pope Francis. A panel discussion on Laudato Si’, an encyclical … A panel discussion on Laudato Si’, an encyclical by Pope Francis. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/206112537 Mon, 18 May 2015 22:40:13 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/arriving-at-amen-leah-libresco 00:59:00 CICDC no In 2012, media outlets from CNN to EWTN announced that Leah Libresco, a gifted young intellectual, columnist, and prolific blogger on the Atheist channel on Patheos, was converting to Catholicism. In Arriving at Amen, Libresco uses the rigorous rationality that defined her Atheism to tell the story behind that very personal journey and to describe the seven forms of Catholic prayer that guided her to embrace a joyful life of faith. As a Yale graduate, Libresco launched her writing career by blogging about science, literature, mathematics, and morality from a distinctively secular perspective. Over time, encounters with friends and associates caused her to concede the reasonableness of belief in God in theory, though not yet in practice. In Arriving at Amen, Libresco uniquely describes the second part of her spiritual journey, in which she encountered God through seven classic Catholic forms of prayer—Liturgy of the Hours, lectio divina, examen, intercessory prayer, the Rosary, confession, and the Mass. Examining each practice through the intellectual lens of literature, math, and art, Libresco reveals unexpected glimpses of beauty and truth in the Catholic Church that will be appreciated by the curious and convinced alike. In 2012, media outlets from CNN to EWTN announced… In 2012, media outlets from CNN to EWTN announced that Leah Libresco, a gifted young intellectual, columnist, and prolific blogger on the Atheist channel on Patheos, was converting to Catholicism. In Arriving at Amen, Libresco uses the rigorous rationality that defined her Atheism to tell the story behind that very personal journey and to describe the seven forms of Catholic prayer that guided her to embrace a joyful life of faith. As a Yale graduate, Libresco launched her writing career by blogging about science, literature, mathematics, and morality from a distinctively secular perspective. Over time, encounters with friends and associates caused her to concede the reasonableness of belief in God in theory, though not yet in practice. In Arriving at Amen, Libresco uniquely describes the second part of her spiritual journey, in which she encountered God through seven classic Catholic forms of prayer—Liturgy of the Hours, lectio divina, examen, intercessory prayer, the Rosary, confession, and the Mass. Examining each practice through the intellectual lens of literature, math, and art, Libresco reveals unexpected glimpses of beauty and truth in the Catholic Church that will be appreciated by the curious and convinced alike. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/202201518 Thu, 23 Apr 2015 16:20:10 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/oasis-conversion-stories-of-hollywood-legends 00:39:16 CICDC no Highlighting legends such as Mary Astor, John Wayne, Alfred Hitchcock, Spencer Tracy, Lana Turner, Gary Cooper, Patricia Neal, Betty Hutton, and Bob Hope, Oasis: Conversion Stories of Hollywood Legends uncovers stories of recovery and conversion—intimate portraits that often contrast with the more common profiles of these all-too-human stars. Many were touched by infidelity, alcoholism, unbridled ambition, or other moral failings that often seem to characterize life in Hollywood. Some had deathbed conversions, others underwent a gradual process of conversion; each found solace in embracing the Catholic faith. While taking nothing from their fame, Oasis: Conversion Stories of Hollywood Legends shows that even those who seem to have it all need the hope, strength, and fortitude provided by faith. Highlighting legends such as Mary Astor, John Way… Highlighting legends such as Mary Astor, John Wayne, Alfred Hitchcock, Spencer Tracy, Lana Turner, Gary Cooper, Patricia Neal, Betty Hutton, and Bob Hope, Oasis: Conversion Stories of Hollywood Legends uncovers stories of recovery and conversion—intimate portraits that often contrast with the more common profiles of these all-too-human stars. Many were touched by infidelity, alcoholism, unbridled ambition, or other moral failings that often seem to characterize life in Hollywood. Some had deathbed conversions, others underwent a gradual process of conversion; each found solace in embracing the Catholic faith. While taking nothing from their fame, Oasis: Conversion Stories of Hollywood Legends shows that even those who seem to have it all need the hope, strength, and fortitude provided by faith. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/200774574 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 15:08:38 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/religious-freedom-the-future-of-indiana-and-the-united-states 01:14:34 CICDC no Ryan Anderson and Ed Whelan discuss the recent Indiana law and examine what the future holds for religious freedom in the United States. Ryan Anderson and Ed Whelan discuss the recent In… Ryan Anderson and Ed Whelan discuss the recent Indiana law and examine what the future holds for religious freedom in the United States. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/197344916 Mon, 23 Mar 2015 21:35:11 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/richard-john-neuhaus-a-life-in-the-public-square 01:02:50 CICDC no Randy Boyagoda discusses his recently published biography of Richard John Neuhaus. Richard John Neuhaus (1936-2009) was one of the most influential figures in American public life from the Civil Rights era to the War on Terror. His writing, activism, and connections to people of power in religion, politics, and culture secured a place for himself and his ideas at the center of recent American history. William F. Buckley, Jr. and John Kenneth Galbraith are comparable — willing controversialists and prodigious writers adept at cultivating or castigating the powerful, while advancing lively arguments for the virtues and vices of the ongoing American experiment. But unlike Buckley and Galbraith, who have always been identified with singular political positions on the right and left, respectively, Neuhaus’ life and ideas placed him at the vanguard of events and debates across the political and cultural spectrum. For instance, alongside Abraham Heschel and Daniel Berrigan, Neuhaus co-founded Clergy Concerned About Vietnam, in 1965. Forty years later, Neuhaus was the subject of a New York Review of Books article by Garry Wills, which cast him as a Rasputin of the far right, exerting dangerous influence in both the Vatican and the Bush White House. This book looks to examine Neuhaus’s multi-faceted life and reveal to the public what made him tick and why. Randy Boyagoda discusses his recently published b… Randy Boyagoda discusses his recently published biography of Richard John Neuhaus. Richard John Neuhaus (1936-2009) was one of the most influential figures in American public life from the Civil Rights era to the War on Terror. His writing, activism, and connections to people of power in religion, politics, and culture secured a place for himself and his ideas at the center of recent American history. William F. Buckley, Jr. and John Kenneth Galbraith are comparable — willing controversialists and prodigious writers adept at cultivating or castigating the powerful, while advancing lively arguments for the virtues and vices of the ongoing American experiment. But unlike Buckley and Galbraith, who have always been identified with singular political positions on the right and left, respectively, Neuhaus’ life and ideas placed him at the vanguard of events and debates across the political and cultural spectrum. For instance, alongside Abraham Heschel and Daniel Berrigan, Neuhaus co-founded Clergy Concerned About Vietnam, in 1965. Forty years later, Neuhaus was the subject of a New York Review of Books article by Garry Wills, which cast him as a Rasputin of the far right, exerting dangerous influence in both the Vatican and the Bush White House. This book looks to examine Neuhaus’s multi-faceted life and reveal to the public what made him tick and why. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/192996342 Wed, 25 Feb 2015 18:09:16 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/the-hobbit-party 01:04:48 CICDC no Anyone who has read The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings can gather that their author hated tyranny, but few know that the novelist who once described himself as a hobbit “in all but size” was—even by hobbit standards—a zealous proponent of economic freedom and small government. There is a growing concern among many that the West is sliding into political, economic, and moral bankruptcy. In his beloved novels of Middle-Earth, J.R.R. Tolkien has drawn us a map to freedom. Scholar Joseph Pearce, who himself has written articles and chapters on the political significance of Tolkien’s work, testified in his book Literary Giants, Literary Catholics, “If much has been written on the religious significance of The Lord of the Rings, less has been written on its political significance—and the little that has been written is often erroneous in its conclusions and ignorant of Tolkien’s intentions…. Much more work is needed in this area, not least because Tolkien stated, implicitly at least, that the political significance of the work was second only to the religious in its importance.” Several books ably explore how Tolkien’s Catholic faith informed his fiction. None until now have centered on how his passion for liberty and limited government also shaped his work, or how this passion grew directly from his theological vision of man and creation. The Hobbit Party fills this void. The few existing pieces that do focus on the subject are mostly written by scholars with little or no formal training in literary analysis, and even less training in political economy. Witt and Richards bring to The Hobbit Party a combined expertise in literary studies, political theory, economics, philosophy, and theology. Anyone who has read The Hobbit and The Lord of th… Anyone who has read The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings can gather that their author hated tyranny, but few know that the novelist who once described himself as a hobbit “in all but size” was—even by hobbit standards—a zealous proponent of economic freedom and small government. There is a growing concern among many that the West is sliding into political, economic, and moral bankruptcy. In his beloved novels of Middle-Earth, J.R.R. Tolkien has drawn us a map to freedom. Scholar Joseph Pearce, who himself has written articles and chapters on the political significance of Tolkien’s work, testified in his book Literary Giants, Literary Catholics, “If much has been written on the religious significance of The Lord of the Rings, less has been written on its political significance—and the little that has been written is often erroneous in its conclusions and ignorant of Tolkien’s intentions…. Much more work is needed in this area, not least because Tolkien stated, implicitly at least, that the political significance of the work was second only to the religious in its importance.” Several books ably explore how Tolkien’s Catholic faith informed his fiction. None until now have centered on how his passion for liberty and limited government also shaped his work, or how this passion grew directly from his theological vision of man and creation. The Hobbit Party fills this void. The few existing pieces that do focus on the subject are mostly written by scholars with little or no formal training in literary analysis, and even less training in political economy. Witt and Richards bring to The Hobbit Party a combined expertise in literary studies, political theory, economics, philosophy, and theology. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/187158796 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 17:10:47 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/abuse-of-discretion 00:57:55 CICDC no Clarke Forsythe's book offers a critical review of the behind-the-scenes deliberations that went into the Supreme Court’s abortion decisions and how the Abuse-of-Discretion-mistakes made by the Justices back in 1971-1973 have led to the turmoil we see today in law, politics, and public health. The first half of the book looks at the mistakes made by the Justices, based on the case files, the oral arguments, and the Justices’ papers. The second half of the book critically reviews the unintended consequences of the abortion decisions in medicine, public health, and public policy. Clarke Forsythe's book offers a critical review o… Clarke Forsythe's book offers a critical review of the behind-the-scenes deliberations that went into the Supreme Court’s abortion decisions and how the Abuse-of-Discretion-mistakes made by the Justices back in 1971-1973 have led to the turmoil we see today in law, politics, and public health. The first half of the book looks at the mistakes made by the Justices, based on the case files, the oral arguments, and the Justices’ papers. The second half of the book critically reviews the unintended consequences of the abortion decisions in medicine, public health, and public policy. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/175667605 Thu, 06 Nov 2014 18:59:10 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/human-dignity-and-international-development-reflections-from-a-catholic-perspective 01:25:55 CICDC no As the saying goes, money doesn’t buy happiness, and similarly, most people agree that “development” is more than just aggregate economic growth. Instead, many people use the concept of well-being which is convenient as a multi-faceted target, integrating health, education, security, etc. Yet many organizations go further and articulate their mission with an appeal to human dignity. The banner of human dignity can be seen as a slogan, obscuring the variations of meaning and implications in practice. The deep reflections on human dignity and broad experience in the practice of human development from the Catholic tradition are an invaluable resource for this dialogue across sectors, public and private, secular and faith-based. The Kellogg Institute at Notre Dame University, under the leadership of Paolo Carozza, has recently embarked on a multi-year, inter-disciplinary initiative to explore these topics and to seek out examples of genuine experience of human dignity and human development. Through short presentations and moderated Q&A, this event will engage a diverse audience to consider the contribution of the Catholic tradition to this field and to reflect on practical examples from the work of the AVSI foundation globally. As the saying goes, money doesn’t buy happiness, … As the saying goes, money doesn’t buy happiness, and similarly, most people agree that “development” is more than just aggregate economic growth. Instead, many people use the concept of well-being which is convenient as a multi-faceted target, integrating health, education, security, etc. Yet many organizations go further and articulate their mission with an appeal to human dignity. The banner of human dignity can be seen as a slogan, obscuring the variations of meaning and implications in practice. The deep reflections on human dignity and broad experience in the practice of human development from the Catholic tradition are an invaluable resource for this dialogue across sectors, public and private, secular and faith-based. The Kellogg Institute at Notre Dame University, under the leadership of Paolo Carozza, has recently embarked on a multi-year, inter-disciplinary initiative to explore these topics and to seek out examples of genuine experience of human dignity and human development. Through short presentations and moderated Q&A, this event will engage a diverse audience to consider the contribution of the Catholic tradition to this field and to reflect on practical examples from the work of the AVSI foundation globally. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/175513818 Wed, 05 Nov 2014 19:52:25 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/the-seven-big-myths-about-marriage 01:15:02 CICDC no Kazcor's recent book explores some of the most interesting and vexing problems in contemporary life. Appealing to reason rather than religious authority, the book tackles the most controversial and talked about positions of the Catholic Church – on contraception, on marriage, on reproductive technologies, on cohabitation, and on divorce – arguing for the reasonableness of the Church’s views on these issues. The book’s interdisciplinary approach, following the precedent of Thomas Aquinas, looks to human happiness and fulfillment, properly understood, in seeking the answers to questions about how to live. It aims to show to skeptical readers that what the Catholic Church teaches about controversial issues is rationally justified by considering evidence from psychology, sociology, and philosophy. Kazcor's recent book explores some of the most in… Kazcor's recent book explores some of the most interesting and vexing problems in contemporary life. Appealing to reason rather than religious authority, the book tackles the most controversial and talked about positions of the Catholic Church – on contraception, on marriage, on reproductive technologies, on cohabitation, and on divorce – arguing for the reasonableness of the Church’s views on these issues. The book’s interdisciplinary approach, following the precedent of Thomas Aquinas, looks to human happiness and fulfillment, properly understood, in seeking the answers to questions about how to live. It aims to show to skeptical readers that what the Catholic Church teaches about controversial issues is rationally justified by considering evidence from psychology, sociology, and philosophy. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/173688377 Fri, 24 Oct 2014 19:56:41 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/20141021-catholicuniversities 01:32:35 CICDC no Rev. Wilson Miscamble, author and professor at the University of Notre Dame, discusses Catholic higher education. Rev. Wilson Miscamble, author and professor at th… Rev. Wilson Miscamble, author and professor at the University of Notre Dame, discusses Catholic higher education. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/170227488 Wed, 01 Oct 2014 20:36:53 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/20140929-somethingotherthangod-audio 01:05:33 CICDC no Jennifer Fulwiler told herself she was happy. Why wouldn’t she be? She made good money as a programmer at a hot tech start-up, had just married a guy with a stack of Ivy League degrees, and lived in a twenty-first-floor condo where she could sip sauvignon blanc while watching the sun set behind the hills of Austin. Raised in a happy, atheist home, Jennifer had the freedom to think for herself and play by her own rules. Yet a creeping darkness followed her all of her life. Finally, one winter night, it drove her to the edge of her balcony, making her ask once and for all why anything mattered. At that moment everything she knew and believed was shattered. Asking the unflinching questions about life and death, good and evil, led Jennifer to Christianity, the religion she had reviled since she was an awkward, skeptical child growing up in the Bible Belt. Mortified by this turn of events, she hid her quest from everyone except her husband, concealing religious books in opaque bags as if they were porn and locking herself in public bathroom stalls to read the Bible. Just when Jennifer had a profound epiphany that gave her the courage to convert, she was diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition-and the only treatment was directly at odds with the doctrines of her new-found faith. Something Other Than God is a poignant, profound and often funny tale of one woman who set out to find the meaning of life and discovered that true happiness sometimes requires losing it all. Jennifer Fulwiler told herself she was happy. Why… Jennifer Fulwiler told herself she was happy. Why wouldn’t she be? She made good money as a programmer at a hot tech start-up, had just married a guy with a stack of Ivy League degrees, and lived in a twenty-first-floor condo where she could sip sauvignon blanc while watching the sun set behind the hills of Austin. Raised in a happy, atheist home, Jennifer had the freedom to think for herself and play by her own rules. Yet a creeping darkness followed her all of her life. Finally, one winter night, it drove her to the edge of her balcony, making her ask once and for all why anything mattered. At that moment everything she knew and believed was shattered. Asking the unflinching questions about life and death, good and evil, led Jennifer to Christianity, the religion she had reviled since she was an awkward, skeptical child growing up in the Bible Belt. Mortified by this turn of events, she hid her quest from everyone except her husband, concealing religious books in opaque bags as if they were porn and locking herself in public bathroom stalls to read the Bible. Just when Jennifer had a profound epiphany that gave her the courage to convert, she was diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition-and the only treatment was directly at odds with the doctrines of her new-found faith. Something Other Than God is a poignant, profound and often funny tale of one woman who set out to find the meaning of life and discovered that true happiness sometimes requires losing it all. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/168006615 Tue, 16 Sep 2014 16:38:23 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/diplomacy-and-the-holy-see 01:07:45 CICDC no Former U.S. Ambassadors to the Holy See, R. James Nicholson and Francis Rooney, discuss the position of the Holy See in the current international order. *** The Holy See’s relationship with the international community has been the focus of debate this year. Recently, the United States announced that it would relocate the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See. In February, the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child released a report chastising the Holy See, alleging that the Holy See has not complied with the Convention on the Rights of the Child. In light of these developments, the CIC hosted a panel of two former U.S. Ambassadors to the Holy See to discuss the role of the Holy See as a diplomatic institution and its position in the current international order. Former U.S. Ambassadors to the Holy See, R. James… Former U.S. Ambassadors to the Holy See, R. James Nicholson and Francis Rooney, discuss the position of the Holy See in the current international order. *** The Holy See’s relationship with the international community has been the focus of debate this year. Recently, the United States announced that it would relocate the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See. In February, the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child released a report chastising the Holy See, alleging that the Holy See has not complied with the Convention on the Rights of the Child. In light of these developments, the CIC hosted a panel of two former U.S. Ambassadors to the Holy See to discuss the role of the Holy See as a diplomatic institution and its position in the current international order. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/166366414 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 15:40:15 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/20140903-christiansmiddleeast 01:08:06 CICDC no Today, the very existence of Christians in some parts of the Middle East is threatened. During this panel discussion, Georgetown University Professor Tom Farr examined U.S. policy with respect to religious freedom in general and Christian minorities in the Middle East in particular. Andrew Doran, Executive Director of In Defense of Christians, and filmmaker Jordan Allott described their experiences on the ground in Syria and Iraq earlier this year. This event was held at the Catholic Information Center on September 3, 2014. Today, the very existence of Christians in some p… Today, the very existence of Christians in some parts of the Middle East is threatened. During this panel discussion, Georgetown University Professor Tom Farr examined U.S. policy with respect to religious freedom in general and Christian minorities in the Middle East in particular. Andrew Doran, Executive Director of In Defense of Christians, and filmmaker Jordan Allott described their experiences on the ground in Syria and Iraq earlier this year. This event was held at the Catholic Information Center on September 3, 2014. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/161313870 Fri, 01 Aug 2014 22:25:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/healing-memory 00:58:17 CICDC no Dawn Eden speaks about healing the memory, looking towards the Jesuit spirituality of St. Ignatius Loyola and Pope Francis. This lecture is especially recommended for family and friends of survivors of trauma and abuse. About Dawn Eden: Dawn Eden is the author of My Peace I Give You: Healing Sexual Wounds with the Help of the Saints (Ave Maria Press, 2012) and The Thrill of the Chaste: Finding Fulfillment While Keeping Your Clothes On (Thomas Nelson, 2006). Born into a Jewish family in New York City, Dawn lost her faith as a teenager and became agnostic. During her twenties, in the 1990s, she was a rock journalist in New York City, interviewing performers such as Elton John and Brian Wilson. She went on to work on the editorial staff of the New York Post and the Daily News. When Dawn was thirty-one, she experienced a dramatic conversion to Christianity that ultimately led her to enter the Catholic Church. Her first book, The Thrill of the Chaste, became a surprise hit, published in four languages. In My Peace I Give You, Dawn offers a Catholic spirituality of healing for adult victims of childhood sexual abuse. She has shared its message throughout the United States, as well as in Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Slovakia. My Peace I Give You has been published in Spanish and Slovak translations, and is soon to be published in Polish. Father James Brent, O.P., Director of the Dominican Friars’ Angelic Warfare Confraternity, wrote in a letter to confraternity members: “For anyone who has suffered from sexual abuse, Dawn’s book is a must read. The testimonies of victims who have read it are powerful testimonies indeed. But in my opinion, anyone who suffers from the wounds of sexual sin in any way whatsoever will also find in this book a powerful aid for healing and renewal.” Dawn Eden speaks about healing the memory, lookin… Dawn Eden speaks about healing the memory, looking towards the Jesuit spirituality of St. Ignatius Loyola and Pope Francis. This lecture is especially recommended for family and friends of survivors of trauma and abuse. About Dawn Eden: Dawn Eden is the author of My Peace I Give You: Healing Sexual Wounds with the Help of the Saints (Ave Maria Press, 2012) and The Thrill of the Chaste: Finding Fulfillment While Keeping Your Clothes On (Thomas Nelson, 2006). Born into a Jewish family in New York City, Dawn lost her faith as a teenager and became agnostic. During her twenties, in the 1990s, she was a rock journalist in New York City, interviewing performers such as Elton John and Brian Wilson. She went on to work on the editorial staff of the New York Post and the Daily News. When Dawn was thirty-one, she experienced a dramatic conversion to Christianity that ultimately led her to enter the Catholic Church. Her first book, The Thrill of the Chaste, became a surprise hit, published in four languages. In My Peace I Give You, Dawn offers a Catholic spirituality of healing for adult victims of childhood sexual abuse. She has shared its message throughout the United States, as well as in Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Slovakia. My Peace I Give You has been published in Spanish and Slovak translations, and is soon to be published in Polish. Father James Brent, O.P., Director of the Dominican Friars’ Angelic Warfare Confraternity, wrote in a letter to confraternity members: “For anyone who has suffered from sexual abuse, Dawn’s book is a must read. The testimonies of victims who have read it are powerful testimonies indeed. But in my opinion, anyone who suffers from the wounds of sexual sin in any way whatsoever will also find in this book a powerful aid for healing and renewal.” Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/152057570 Fri, 30 May 2014 20:31:56 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/mississippi-flows-into-the-tiber 01:11:46 CICDC no After the success of his initial book Roads to Rome, the English author John Beaumont has completed a new much longer volume of American conversion stories, to be published by Fidelity Press. The book, which contains a foreword and afterword by Fr. C. John McCloskey III examines the careers and writings of almost five hundred notable converts, containing touching stories of all shapes and sizes. There have been and are many eminent and well known American converts to the Catholic faith who inspire and stimulate the faithful and all are covered here: Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, Orestes Brownson, Dorothy Day, Walker Percy, Thomas Merton, Mortimer Adler, Avery Dulles, Russell Kirk, and Clare Booth Luce; media celebrities, such as Buffalo Bill, Gary Cooper, Bob Hope, Jane Wyman, and John Wayne; and from sport, the great Bobby Jones, George Gipp, and Knute Rockne. After the success of his initial book Roads to Ro… After the success of his initial book Roads to Rome, the English author John Beaumont has completed a new much longer volume of American conversion stories, to be published by Fidelity Press. The book, which contains a foreword and afterword by Fr. C. John McCloskey III examines the careers and writings of almost five hundred notable converts, containing touching stories of all shapes and sizes. There have been and are many eminent and well known American converts to the Catholic faith who inspire and stimulate the faithful and all are covered here: Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, Orestes Brownson, Dorothy Day, Walker Percy, Thomas Merton, Mortimer Adler, Avery Dulles, Russell Kirk, and Clare Booth Luce; media celebrities, such as Buffalo Bill, Gary Cooper, Bob Hope, Jane Wyman, and John Wayne; and from sport, the great Bobby Jones, George Gipp, and Knute Rockne. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/148712710 Fri, 09 May 2014 17:11:04 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/women-and-the-pursuit-of-happiness 01:27:44 CICDC no Meet three DC professional women who are deepening their faith through the varied circumstances of their lives: dating, marriage, single life, motherhood, and career. Today’s modern culture often assesses a woman’s success in relation to the achievement of certain goals: degrees, marriage, children, career advancement, a beautiful home. Are these achievements an adequate measure of a woman’s happiness? Can women really have it all? What is the importance of friendship for married and single women? How can we live a life of Christian service in single and married life? In the midst of a city which is often dominated by power seeking and an image conscious mentality, how can we pursue God’s will? Meet three DC professional women who are deepenin… Meet three DC professional women who are deepening their faith through the varied circumstances of their lives: dating, marriage, single life, motherhood, and career. Today’s modern culture often assesses a woman’s success in relation to the achievement of certain goals: degrees, marriage, children, career advancement, a beautiful home. Are these achievements an adequate measure of a woman’s happiness? Can women really have it all? What is the importance of friendship for married and single women? How can we live a life of Christian service in single and married life? In the midst of a city which is often dominated by power seeking and an image conscious mentality, how can we pursue God’s will? Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/137024251 Thu, 27 Feb 2014 13:52:22 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/judge-leslie-southwick 00:50:27 CICDC no Judge Leslie Southwick speaks about his book "The Nominee: A Spiritual and Political Journey". President George W. Bush nominated Leslie H. Southwick in 2007 to the federal appeals court, Fifth Circuit, based in New Orleans. Initially, Southwick seemed a consensus nominee. Just days before his hearing, though, a progressive advocacy group distributed the results of research it had conducted on opinions of the state court on which he had served for twelve years. Two opinions Southwick had signed off on but not written became the center of the debate over the next five months. One dealt with a racial slur by a state worker, the other with a child custody battle between a father and a bisexual mother. Apparent bipartisan agreement for a quick confirmation turned into a long set of battles in the Judiciary Committee, on the floor of the Senate, and in the media. In early August, Senator Dianne Feinstein completely surprised her committee colleagues by supporting Southwick. Hers was the one Democratic vote needed to move the nomination to the full Senate. Then in late October, by a two-vote margin, he received the votes needed to end a filibuster. Confirmation followed. Southwick recounts the four years he spent at the Department of Justice, the twelve years on a state court, and his military service in Iraq while deployed with a Mississippi National Guard Brigade. During the nomination inferno Southwick maintained a diary of the many events, the conversations and emails, the joys and despairs, and quite often, the prayers and sense of peace his faith gave him–his memoir bears significant spiritual content. Throughout the struggle, Southwick learned that perspective and growth are important to all of us when making decisions, and he grew to accept his critics, regardless of outcome. In The Nominee there is no rancor, and instead the book expresses the understanding that the difficult road to success was the most helpful one for him, both as a man and as a judge. Judge Leslie Southwick speaks about his book "The… Judge Leslie Southwick speaks about his book "The Nominee: A Spiritual and Political Journey". President George W. Bush nominated Leslie H. Southwick in 2007 to the federal appeals court, Fifth Circuit, based in New Orleans. Initially, Southwick seemed a consensus nominee. Just days before his hearing, though, a progressive advocacy group distributed the results of research it had conducted on opinions of the state court on which he had served for twelve years. Two opinions Southwick had signed off on but not written became the center of the debate over the next five months. One dealt with a racial slur by a state worker, the other with a child custody battle between a father and a bisexual mother. Apparent bipartisan agreement for a quick confirmation turned into a long set of battles in the Judiciary Committee, on the floor of the Senate, and in the media. In early August, Senator Dianne Feinstein completely surprised her committee colleagues by supporting Southwick. Hers was the one Democratic vote needed to move the nomination to the full Senate. Then in late October, by a two-vote margin, he received the votes needed to end a filibuster. Confirmation followed. Southwick recounts the four years he spent at the Department of Justice, the twelve years on a state court, and his military service in Iraq while deployed with a Mississippi National Guard Brigade. During the nomination inferno Southwick maintained a diary of the many events, the conversations and emails, the joys and despairs, and quite often, the prayers and sense of peace his faith gave him–his memoir bears significant spiritual content. Throughout the struggle, Southwick learned that perspective and growth are important to all of us when making decisions, and he grew to accept his critics, regardless of outcome. In The Nominee there is no rancor, and instead the book expresses the understanding that the difficult road to success was the most helpful one for him, both as a man and as a judge. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/131154119 Fri, 24 Jan 2014 15:09:52 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/teresa-tomeo 00:44:46 CICDC no Scripture tells us only God knows the desires of our hearts. It was, after all, God who placed them there because they are designed to lead us to His will for our lives. Why, then, is it so challenging at times to figure out if we are on the right track when it comes to what we believe we want or need? In God's Bucket List, Teresa Tomeo examines what God wants for each of us: mercy, fruitfulness, fellowship, and peace, just to name a few, and will explain what the Christian faith teaches about these gifts and how we can begin to achieve and cross out, one by one, the items on that heavenly list. Scripture tells us only God knows the desires of … Scripture tells us only God knows the desires of our hearts. It was, after all, God who placed them there because they are designed to lead us to His will for our lives. Why, then, is it so challenging at times to figure out if we are on the right track when it comes to what we believe we want or need? In God's Bucket List, Teresa Tomeo examines what God wants for each of us: mercy, fruitfulness, fellowship, and peace, just to name a few, and will explain what the Christian faith teaches about these gifts and how we can begin to achieve and cross out, one by one, the items on that heavenly list. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/129828391 Thu, 16 Jan 2014 16:18:01 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/fr-thomas-joseph-white-january 00:51:31 CICDC no The teaching of Thomas Aquinas is based in common-sense, accessible to all, and yet open to the highest truths about God and creation. It is also a teaching uniquely able to resolve modern conundrums regarding faith and reason, science and religion, morality and the public square. This presentation seeks to make Aquinas’ insight accessible to new comers and to suggest its timeliness to the initiated. Fr. Thomas Joseph White is a Dominican priest, who lives and teaches at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, DC. Originally a native of southeastern Georgia, Fr. White studied at Brown University. He converted to Catholicism his senior year, influenced by reading Flannery O’Connor, Aristotle, Newman, Balthasar and John Paul II. He did his doctoral studies at Oxford University where his research focused on Aquinas’ metaphysics and arguments for the existence of God. Fr. White is the author of various books and articles including Wisdom in the Face of Modernity, A Thomistic Study in Natural Theology (Sapientia, 2009), and The Incarnate Lord, A Thomistic Study in Christology (CUA Press, forthcoming). The teaching of Thomas Aquinas is based in common… The teaching of Thomas Aquinas is based in common-sense, accessible to all, and yet open to the highest truths about God and creation. It is also a teaching uniquely able to resolve modern conundrums regarding faith and reason, science and religion, morality and the public square. This presentation seeks to make Aquinas’ insight accessible to new comers and to suggest its timeliness to the initiated. Fr. Thomas Joseph White is a Dominican priest, who lives and teaches at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, DC. Originally a native of southeastern Georgia, Fr. White studied at Brown University. He converted to Catholicism his senior year, influenced by reading Flannery O’Connor, Aristotle, Newman, Balthasar and John Paul II. He did his doctoral studies at Oxford University where his research focused on Aquinas’ metaphysics and arguments for the existence of God. Fr. White is the author of various books and articles including Wisdom in the Face of Modernity, A Thomistic Study in Natural Theology (Sapientia, 2009), and The Incarnate Lord, A Thomistic Study in Christology (CUA Press, forthcoming). Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/128669465 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 15:53:05 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cicdc/fr-philppe 01:05:07 CICDC no Fr. Jacques Philippe discusses interior freedom. With over 400,000 copies sold in 18 languages, Jacques Philippe’s writings on themes such as prayer, interior freedom, and peace of heart have become classics of modern Catholic spirituality. Jacques Philippe was born in 1947 in Lorraine, France. After studying mathematics in college, he spent several years teaching and doing scientific research. In 1976, he met the then recently-founded Community of the Beatitudes and answered the Lord’s call to follow Him through this vocation (see below for more information on the Community of the Beatitudes). He then spent several years in Jerusalem and Nazareth immersing himself in the study of Hebrew and the Jewish roots of Christianity. In 1981, he traveled to Rome to study theology and canon law and also began his work as a spiritual director, working in the formation of priests and seminarians of the Community. In 1994, he returned to France, where he assumed various responsibilities including spiritual direction, the development of training in the Community, and participation in its General Council. He has also preached retreats regularly in France and abroad and has consolidated his principal retreat themes into five books on spirituality. In recent years, he has devoted himself primarily to spiritual direction, preaching retreats, and working for the development of the Community in Asia and Oceania, where he travels frequently. Communauté des Béatitudes is an international association of the faithful of Pontifical Right founded in France in 1973. The Community of the Beatitudes gathers faithful from all states of life (married or unmarried lay people, seminarians, priests, permanent deacons, men and women consecrated in celibacy) who wish to conform as closely as possible to the model of the early Christian community through the common life, the sharing of goods, voluntary poverty and an intense sacramental and liturgical life. The members of the Community, which has a contemplative vocation based on Carmelite spirituality, are actively engaged in the service of the poor and the proclamation of the Gospel. Fr. Jacques Philippe discusses interior freedom. … Fr. Jacques Philippe discusses interior freedom. With over 400,000 copies sold in 18 languages, Jacques Philippe’s writings on themes such as prayer, interior freedom, and peace of heart have become classics of modern Catholic spirituality. Jacques Philippe was born in 1947 in Lorraine, France. After studying mathematics in college, he spent several years teaching and doing scientific research. In 1976, he met the then recently-founded Community of the Beatitudes and answered the Lord’s call to follow Him through this vocation (see below for more information on the Community of the Beatitudes). He then spent several years in Jerusalem and Nazareth immersing himself in the study of Hebrew and the Jewish roots of Christianity. In 1981, he traveled to Rome to study theology and canon law and also began his work as a spiritual director, working in the formation of priests and seminarians of the Community. In 1994, he returned to France, where he assumed various responsibilities including spiritual direction, the development of training in the Community, and participation in its General Council. He has also preached retreats regularly in France and abroad and has consolidated his principal retreat themes into five books on spirituality. In recent years, he has devoted himself primarily to spiritual direction, preaching retreats, and working for the development of the Community in Asia and Oceania, where he travels frequently. Communauté des Béatitudes is an international association of the faithful of Pontifical Right founded in France in 1973. The Community of the Beatitudes gathers faithful from all states of life (married or unmarried lay people, seminarians, priests, permanent deacons, men and women consecrated in celibacy) who wish to conform as closely as possible to the model of the early Christian community through the common life, the sharing of goods, voluntary poverty and an intense sacramental and liturgical life. The members of the Community, which has a contemplative vocation based on Carmelite spirituality, are actively engaged in the service of the poor and the proclamation of the Gospel. Catholic,faith,culture,art,politics,intellectual,Washington,DC