Glen Bolas discusses the history of dissent against the divinity of Christ, and explores these claims against the words of Christ Himself.

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Jim Mannery explores the life of public intellectual B.A. Santamaria, his response to communism and capitalism, and how the Australian economy has fared since his passing in 1998.

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Fr Pat Keenan presents his encounters with people in his mission work, and how they received God into their lives…

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Robert Haddad speaks on the historical development of the canonisation process, and provides a response to the critics of the canonisation of St Mary of the Cross.

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Eamonn Keane discusses the papal encyclical Humanae Vitae, and how removing God from culture leads to the erosion of morality, the breakdown of marriage, and the rise of a culture of death.

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Sr Moira Debono RSM speaks on the history of English translations of the Roman Missal, the concept of “the art of proper celebration”, and some important changes that occurred in the most recent translation of the Roman Missal.

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Eamonn Keanne talks about man being made in the image of God through love, the damage done by sin, how God poured out Himself to redeem us, and how He reveals His power over death through the Resurrection.

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Anthony English looks in to the first part of the Book of Revelation – Chapters 1, 2 & 3. What does it contain, and what does it mean for Christians?

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Robert Haddad explores the writings of St Justin Martyr and the early Christian apologists, and how they defended the Church through accusation and persecution using the best rhetorical techniques of their day.

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Eamonn Keanne speaks on God’s continuous calling for us reconciliation, how we receive His forgiveness, and the graces we obtain through coming back to God in the Sacrament of Confession.

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Psychologist Dr Wanda Skowronska explores the connection between psychology and New Age influence, especially among its prominent contributors, and how questionable psychological practices have been accepted by well-meaning Catholics.

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Eamonn Keane explores the encyclicals of St. John Paul II to bring out his enduring legacy, with particular reference to the Second Vatican Council, the human being, and God Himself.

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Dr Garrick Small discusses the topic of wealth and money in the Gospels – particularly in the Gospels and Matthew and Luke.

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Stephen Hitchings describes the life of Cardinal John Henry Newman, the influence he had on many people throughout England and the world, and the continuing legacy he has within the Church.

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As Catholics we believe that something out of this world happens every time we go to Mass. We believe that the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ; the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Christ. Glen Bolas speaks on how we know this is so.  He explores the Eucharist as sacrifice – the historical and transcendent nature of Christ’s sacrifice on the Cross. He also addresses disputes about the Real Presence of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament to help us appreciate the amazing reality of what is happening each time we go to Mass.

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Dr Garrick Small explains the competing attitudes of how to view the human person, how this relates to the Trinity, and what such views teach us about economics and business today.

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Michael Suttie explores architecture from cities to ornaments, the pitfalls faced due to modern architecture, and the principles of classical & traditional architecture which can improve our built societies today.

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Dr Wanda Skowronska presents three false theologies which Pope Benedict refutes throughout his writings: the “historical” Jesus, the “revolutionary” Jesus, and the “new age” Jesus.

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Dr Garrick Small explores how our current economy is impacting on family life, and what Catholic perspectives and knowledge can offer to this situation.

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Anthony English explores the amazing life and works of the great Saint Augustine of Hippo, with reference to his “Confessions” and St John Paul II’s Apostolic Letter “Augustinum Hipponensem”.

Anthony English is a Catholic apologist and regular speaker at Lumen Verum.

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Paul Morrissey helps us to draw out an understanding of the Old Testament through the use of analogies and typologies with the New Testament.

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Anthony English looks at the events of the Assumption of Our Lady and what this means, why this occurred, and looks at a number of common questions surrounding the event and doctrine of the Assumption.

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Fr Michael De Stoop outlines some important elements of the Sacrament of Confession in light of the Parable of the Prodigal Son and the graces which we receive through Reconciliation.

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Mr Paul Morrissey discusses the seven deadly sins, and how the Beatitudes which Christ teaches are used as the antidote to these temptations…

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Dr Wanda Skowronska recounts conversion in more recent times from some of the most anti-Catholic of contexts…

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Robert Haddad presents the Catholic view of the soul – specifically the human soul – and defends the notion of its immortality in accordance with Catholic teaching and philosophy.

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Paul Morrissey speaks on what love is – with particular focus on the writings of St John Paul II on the topic, how love can be difficult, and how we can overcome those difficulties.

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Dr John Lamont responds to objections against the existence of Hell from philosophical and Scriptural perspectives.

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Lucy O’Connell discusses her recommended books for the Catholic that has an interest in literature, but doesn’t know where to start with the vast ocean of reading material out there…

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Dr Wanda Skowronska explores how language is being used to manipulate on a societal level with regards to the degradation of spiritual language, the popularising of dehumanising words, and the increasing redemption theme of ecological language.

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Dr Garrick Small speaks on the development of Catholic Social Thought and economics over the past century, and how academia has progressed in circles – because it has forgotten the giants…

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Paul Bizzanes presents an overview of the stem cell market and the state of stem cell research, the Church’s position on adult and embryonic stem cell research, how embryonic stem cell research relates to end-of-life issues, and current adult stem cell therapies.

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Robert Haddad reflects on his continuous conversion in the Catholic Church, and discusses the importance of the Eucharist from the days of the early Church.

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Dr Andrew Foong speaks on the background to the writing of Pope Paul VI’s famous encyclical “Humanae Vitae”, and the aftermath which has continued to the present day.

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The Dominican Sisters of St Cecilia present what the Holy Spirit is, and how the Holy Spirit works in our lives through faith, hope and love.

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The Dominican Sisters of St Cecelia are based in Nashville in the United States, and have been operating a mission in Sydney, Australia since 2007.

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Sr Moira discusses why the Sacraments exist in the Church, and how they empower us as followers of Christ.

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Paul Bizzanes explains how the Church helped form Western Civilisation for the last 2000 years, and responds to accusations that the Church held civilisation back.

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Fr Flader looks at the purpose and practice of sacrifice throughout the Old Testament, leading up to the Institution of the Holy Eucharist: the eternal Todah.

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Dr Andrew Foong discusses the meaning of life based especially in the teachings of Blessed John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI, and how the answer to the meaning of life leads to true happiness.

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Robert looks at evidence relating to the history of the True Cross and the crucifixion of Christ, as well as exploring why Catholics venerate the cross.

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Paul Bizzanes discusses the issues surrounding two current topics in bioethics and biotechnology: Stem-cell research and cloning.

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Fr John Flader explains how the Lenten season came about, how it has changed through history, and why the practices of Lent – such as fasting and almsgiving – exist.

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Thomas Kwok speaks on the amazing life of Matteo Ricci, one of the most successful missionaries to China in the 16th Century.

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Fr. Mark looks at the dynamics of courtship and dating, the issues surrounding non-romantic relationships with the opposite sex, and the spiritual friendship.

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Anthony English discusses angels, what they mean and instances of them in Scripture and the lives of saints.

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Anthony English is a Catholic apologist and regular speaker at Lumen Verum.

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Robert Haddad takes on the Protestant charge that Mary was not a perpetual Virgin, based on the apparent reading of Scripture that Jesus had ‘brothers and sisters’; and explores who exactly the ‘brothers and sisters’ were.

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John Manna looks at authentic discipleship in a contemporary age, what and who a disciple is, and how discipleship relates to our lives.

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Robert Haddad discusses Pope Joan, the legend of a female Pope: whether it is real, where the story came from, and what consequences would exist for the Papacy if a woman claimed the title of Pope.

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Anthony English explores the fascinating life of Blessed Bartolo, who was the priest of a satanic cult before repenting to become a lay Dominican dedicated to the Rosary.

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Mr Hitchings discusses the tragedy of AIDS in recent times, the response of governments and NGOs, and the policy-oriented obscuring of non-contraceptive prevention measures.

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Fr Yuhanna Azize looks at the battles of orthodoxy and heresy of the early Church and how that is reflected in our world today – looking particularly at the New Testament, St Ignatius of Antioch and the Gnostics.

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Fr Paul discusses the short yet wonderous life of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, described by Blessed Pope John Paul II as a “man of the beatitudes”.

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Fr. Bernard looks at the idea of St. Joseph’s fatherhood, in the context of his relationship with Jesus Christ and the mystery of The Incarnation.

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David Obeid takes on the attacks against Catholicism and it’s teachings on grace from the book “Nothing in My Hand I Bring” – showing how it is flawed in both its arguments for Reformed Christianity and its representation of Catholicism.

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Fr Peter Joseph presents the second part of the amazing life of saint and martyr of England: St. Edmund Campion. Fr Joseph explains how St Edmund Campion was captured, tortured and finally put to death at Tyburn.

Warning: The contains a graphic account of the execution of St Edmund Campion.

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Fr Peter Joseph presents the first part of the amazing life of saint and martyr of England: St. Edmund Campion. Fr Joseph explores St Edmund Campion’s early life, his mission to England as a Jesuit priest, and his publication of the famous “Ten Reasons” against protestantism.

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Robert Haddad looks at what makes a prophet, who the great prophets were of the Old Testament, what a false prophet is and how we can spot them today, as well as how we can avoid the unreasonably optimistic or pessimistic extremes that false prophets can lead us down.

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Fr. Mark discusses looks at how Our Lady is at the heart of worship of God; and how her life is a lesson for us in discipleship of Christ, which is reflected in the Church’s liturgical year.

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A May 2008 Lumen Verum Apologetics lecture by Imogen Hitchings on the topic: “The King with a Pope in his Belly”.

Imogen Hitchings looks at the reformation and rise of protestantism in the English Court. Imogen especially explores King Henry VIII, his disintegrating relationship with the Catholic Church, and the ongoing drama of his marriages and monarchy.

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Fr. Bernard discusses what is humility, why it is so important, and what insights we can gain from St Teresa of Avila in the comprehensive review of what it means to be humble.

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Fr. Anthony Robbie discusses how The Crusades came about, what they sought to achieve, and answers common misconceptions about their history.

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A June 2010 Lumen Verum Apologetics lecture by Dr Sandra Lynch on the topic: “Philosophy, Beauty and Godliness”.

Dr Sandra Lynch explores the meaning of beauty as pondered by the great philosophers, and how beauty connects us with God and the world around us.

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Robert Haddad explains the Evangelical and Calvinist ideas of an assurance of Salvation, and whether they are supported by the Scriptures.

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Lumen Verum Apologetics was founded Robert Haddad and Arlette Bowen in 1996, and continues to hold lectures on a regular basis at St Michael the Archangel Parish in Belfield. For more information, visit the Lumen Verum Apologetics website.

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Robert Haddad speaks on the historical development of the canonisation process, and provides a response to the critics of the canonisation of St Mary of the Cross.

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Eamonn Keane discusses the papal encyclical Humanae Vitae, and how removing God from culture leads to the erosion of morality, the breakdown of marriage, and the rise of a culture of death.

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Robert Haddad refutes the charges by media commentators and journalists attempting to connect Pope Benedict XVI and sexual abuse committed by priests and religious.

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Glen Bolas discusses the history of dissent against the divinity of Christ, and explores these claims against the words of Christ Himself.

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Eamonn Keanne talks about man being made in the image of God through love, the damage done by sin, how God poured out himself to redeem us, and how He reveals His power over death through The Resurrection.

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Robert Haddad explores the writings of St Justin Martyr and the early Christian apologists, and how they defended the Church through accusation and persecution using the best rhetorical techniques of their day.

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Eamonn Keanne speaks on God’s continuous calling for us reconciliation, how we receive His forgiveness, and the graces we obtain through coming back to God in the Sacrament of Confession.

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Eamonn Keane explores the encyclicals of Bl. John Paul II to bring out his enduring legacy, with particular reference to the Second Vatican Council, the human being, and God Himself.

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Fr Peter Joseph discusses what the Church teaches about Genesis, creation and Adam & Eve.

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Fr Peter Joseph is the current parish priest of St Dominic’s Parish in Flemington, Sydney.

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Fr Flader responds to the arguments that science negates the need for God, and that God and Science are at odds with one another.

Fr John Flader is a priest of the Opus Dei prelature and was then the director of the Catholc Adult Education Centre.

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Sr Moira Debono RSM speaks on the history of English translations of the Roman Missal, the concept of “the art of proper celebration”, and some important changes that occurred in the most recent translation of the Roman Missal.

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Sr Moira Debono RSM is a Religious Sister of Mercy, and is currently a lecturer at the University of Notre Dame Australia specialising in the area of the sacraments.

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Fr Paul Rowse discusses the notion of a separation of Church and State in Australia, and gives three reasons why the Church must speak out on issues in the public square.

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Fr Paul Rowse OP is Dominican priest, and is currently the chaplain of The University of Sydney and the University of Technology, Sydney.

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Paul Bizannes explores the development of legislation on stem-cell research in Australia, what stem-cells are and the current state of research, and the prospect of embryonic vs. adult stem cells in medical treatment.

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Paul Bizannes graduated in science from Sydney University in 1997 and for most of the last fifteen years has worked in biotechnology companies.

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Dr Garrick Small discusses the topic of wealth and money in the Gospels – particularly in the Gospels and Matthew and Luke.

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Dr Garrick Small is an economist and associate professor at Central Queensland University (CQUniversity).

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Anthony English takes us through each of the five luminous mysteries of the Rosary, and how they bring forth the divine nature of Christ.

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Anthony English is a regular speaker at Lumen Verum.

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Anthony Succar explores the full meaning and value of suffering as shown through Christian revelation.

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Anthony Succar is an IT specialist, former president of the Catholic Society of St Peter at the University of Sydney, and has been a quadriplegic since 14 years of age.

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Fr Pat Keenan presents his encounters with people in his mission work, and how they received God into their lives…

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Fr Pat Keenan is Redemptorist priest from Sydney.

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Anthony English looks in to the first part of the Book of Revelation – Chapters 1, 2 & 3. What does it contain, and what does it mean for Christians?

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Anthony English is a Catholic apologist and regular speaker at Lumen Verum.

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Anthony English discusses the Church teaching on Purgatory, and addresses some of the misconceptions about it.

Anthony English is a Catholic apologist and regular speaker at Lumen Verum.

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Mr Hitchings describes the life of Cardinal John Henry Newman, the influence he had on many people throughout England and the world, and the continuing legacy he has within the Church.

Mr Stephen Hitchings is a science teacher based in the Archdiocese of Sydney.

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A March 2008 Lumen Verum Apologetics lecture by Mark de Battista on the topic: “Men are Pigs; Women are Manipulative”.

Fr Mark Battista looks at nature of Men and Women and their differences, reflecting on his own experiences with couples and the words of Scripture.

Fr Mark is a former Assistant Priest at St. Paul’s Parish, Camden; but is now studying at the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome.

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Robert Haddad is currently the director of the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine and lectures in Scripture and Church at the University of Notre Dame, Sydney.

Lumen Verum means true light – the true light of the Catholic faith. Lumen Verum was founded to bring together both those who love the Catholic faith and those who desire to learn more about it from its authentic sources – Scripture, Tradition and the Magisterium. Lumen Verum Apologetics began in February 1996 in the parish of St. Michael the Archangel, in Belfield, Sydney. Lectures are given every Friday during the school year by priests, religious and laity all noted for their outstanding learning and fidelity to Catholic orthodoxy.

For more information visit www.lumenverum.org.

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A June 2010 Lumen Verum Apologetics lecture by Dr Garrick Small on the topic: “Global Crisis, Catholic Solution”.

Dr Garrick is an economist and has taught at an undergraduate and postgraduate level in property finance, property political economy and property development. His phD thesis was titled “An Aristotelian Construction of the Social Economy of Land”.

Lumen Verum means true light – the true light of the Catholic faith. Lumen Verum was founded to bring together both those who love the Catholic faith and those who desire to learn more about it from its authentic sources – Scripture, Tradition and the Magisterium. Lumen Verum Apologetics began in February 1996 in the parish of St. Michael the Archangel, in Belfield, Sydney. Lectures are given every Friday during the school year by priests, religious and laity all noted for their outstanding learning and fidelity to Catholic orthodoxy.

For more information visit http://www.lumenverum.org/index.html

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