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Catholic Information Center
by CICDC
The 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
Episodes
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Saint Dominic’s Way Of Life - A Path To Knowing And Loving God
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…
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Never Doubt Thomas - The Catholic Aquinas As Evangelical And Protestant
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...
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The Rights Of Women - Reclaiming A Lost Vision
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…
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Our Dear - Bought Liberty - Catholics And Religious Toleration In Early America
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,...
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Worthy Of Wearing - How Personal Style Expresses Our Feminine Genius
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...
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Fighting For Life - Becoming A Force For Change In A Wounded World
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.
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The Unbroken Thread - Discovering The Wisdom Of Tradition In An Age Of Chaos
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.
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Under Siege - No Finer Time To Be A Faithful Catholic
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…
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Mary's Voice In The Gospel According To John
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...
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Gender Ideology And The Equality Act - How To Respond With Courage, Truth, And Love
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...
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5 Things with Father Bill: Hope, Humor, and Help for the Soul
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.
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Christ Versus Satan In Our Daily Lives - The Cosmic Struggle Between Good And Evil
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.
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America On Trial - A Defense Of The Founding
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…
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The Future of Catholic Journalism: A Conversation With The Lamp Magazine
Editor and publisher of The Lamp, a new bimonthly Catholic political magazine, talk faith, politics, and culture with Professors Robert Wyllie and Michael Hanby.
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Foster Care: An Essential Call
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...
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Division, Decadence, and Renewal
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…
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Serving Those Who Serve
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.
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The Next Pope: The Office of Peter and a Church in Mission
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…
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I Served A Saint
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.
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Evangelizing in an Anxious Age: A Catholic Moral Response to Bigotry
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...
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Theology of Home: Finding the Eternal in the Everyday
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.
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Resolved: UBI Meets the Catholic Demand for a Just Wage
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…
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What It Means to Be Human: The Case for the Body in Public Bioethics
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...
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Reframing End-of-Life Care During COVID
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.
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The Future of Christian Marriage
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...
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Columbus And The Crisis Of The West
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...
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Ethics of CRISPR and Genetically Modified Humans
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...
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Eat, Fast, Feast: Heal Your Body While Feeding Your Soul—A Christian Guide to Fasting
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...
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American Priest: The Ambitious Life and Conflicted Legacy of Notre Dame’s Father Ted Hesburgh
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...
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What is Christian in Christianity?
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...
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Authentic Freedom in the Novels of Graham Greene
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...
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Nationalism: Virtue or Vice?
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...
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From Fire by Water: My Journey to the Catholic Faith
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...
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The God That Did Not Fail: How Religion Built and Sustains the West
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...
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The Enchanted Hour
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.
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Mind Heart Soul
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.…
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A Catechism for Family Life: Insights from Catholic Teaching on Love, Marriage, Sex, and Parenting
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...
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The Gift of Religious Liberty in Today’s Landscape
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.
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The Human Advantage: The Future of American Work in an Age of Smart Machines
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.
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A Guide to Gather Two or Three Together in His Name
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...
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The Catastrophe of the Self: Walker Percy on Sin and Transcendence
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...
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Confronting the Crisis of Faith and Reason: Reclaiming Authentic Catholic Education
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…
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Forgiveness and Solidarity in Dostoevsky’s The Brothers Karamazov
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 —…
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Find Your Whistle: Simple Gifts Touch Hearts and Change Lives
Find Your Whistle: Simple Gifts Touch Hearts and Change Lives by CICDC
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Responsibility to Care: What Euthanasia Victims Can Teach Us
Responsibility to Care: What Euthanasia Victims Can Teach Us by CICDC
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Unrepeatable: Cultivating the Unique Calling of Every Person
Unrepeatable: Cultivating the Unique Calling of Every Person by CICDC
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Why Liberalism Failed
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.
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Understanding the Times: A Panel on Christianity, Liberalism, and the Challenges of Our Day
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…
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The Drama of Grace: Sigrid Undset and the Narrative of Conversion
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…
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Why I Don't Call Myself Gay
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.
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The 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
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