Prof. Carl Vennerstrom
Specialist in eastern patristic theology with a focus on monasticism, scriptural interpretation, and the writings of Evagrius of Pontus. Teaches church history, theology, and Greek at the Augustine Institute Graduate School and gave this lecture at the Dominican House of Studies for the Thomistic Institute.
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Nov 23, 2025 • 19min
St. Clement of Rome
Join Dr. Carl Vennerstrom, a Professor at the Augustine Institute, as he explores the life and significance of Pope St. Clement of Rome, an early Church Father and the third successor to St. Peter. Discover why his authentic letter to the church in Corinth is crucial for understanding early Church dynamics. Dr. Vennerstrom shares insightful commentary on resurrection imagery and Clement's pastoral authority in addressing the Corinthian schism, along with his reflections on liturgical practices and apostolic succession.
Nov 19, 2025 • 37min
A Feeble Plant in the Breeze: Personal and Social Forms of Acedia – Prof. Carl Vennerstrom
Prof. Carl Vennerstrom, a specialist in eastern patristic theology and monasticism, dives deep into the concept of acedia—often known as spiritual sloth. He discusses the existential nausea depicted in Sartre's work and contrasts it with insights from early Christian monastics in Egypt. Vennerstrom explores how Evagrius of Pontus described the eight principal demons that undermine virtue, the noonday demon's tactics, and how modern technology exacerbates feelings of acedia. He links this rampant modern vice to societal conditions, urging for a deeper understanding and remedy.
