

Institute of Catholic Culture
Institute of Catholic Culture
Know the Faith. Love the Faith. Live the Faith.
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Oct 3, 2023 • 1h 43min
Modern Marvels
In this talk, Fr. Spitzer discusses the scientific testing and conclusions from three contemporary Eucharistic miracles and reflects on their theological and spiritual significance in a skeptical modern age.

Sep 1, 2023 • 1h 13min
Starving the Christians
The world's first Christian nation—Armenia—is facing a second genocide in a territory known as the Nagorno-Karabakh, known to Armenians as Artsakh. In this talk, Armenian Catholic Bishop Mikael Mouradian discusses the crisis.

Aug 28, 2023 • 1h 9min
Blaise Pascal
Explore Blaise Pascal's unique approach to philosophy and his contribution to existential thought. Discover his paradoxical view of mankind and his argument for Christianity. Delve into Pascal's concept of human insignificance in the universe and the longing for innocence. Discuss the impact of small events on history and Pascal's changing views on the Catholic church. Explore the importance of a transcultural view and the question of God's hiddenness. Also, learn about Pascal's perspective on the coexistence of science and religion.

Aug 14, 2023 • 1h 41min
Seders and Such
Messianic Judaism as we know it began in the 1960s. Many Christians question whether it is truly Christian. Most Jews question whether it is truly Jewish. In this lecture, Fr. Sebastian explores both questions, the origins of the movement, and its future.

Aug 5, 2023 • 1h 22min
Transfigured with Christ
All three of the synoptic gospels record a remarkable account in which Jesus' divinity is revealed to a few of his disciples. Join Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo and Amy Giuliano for a unique bible study on this mystery and explore the site on which it took place.

Jul 24, 2023 • 1h 10min
Underground and Above-Ground
Dr. John Lindblom considers why Catholics in China are divided, how the underground Catholic community in China has suffered and survived from Chairman Mao to the present, and the challenges that face all Catholics in China today.

Jul 15, 2023 • 1h 16min
Searching for Emptiness, Part II
Yoga is practiced throughout the world, including by many Christians. But is it compatible with Christian beliefs? This talk addresses this question in light of the history and nature of Yoga, especially its Hindu roots and commercialized Western versions

Jul 8, 2023 • 1h 16min
Searching for Emptiness, Part I
Yoga is practiced throughout the world, including by many Christians. But is it compatible with Christian beliefs? This talk addresses this question in light of the history and nature of Yoga, especially its Hindu roots and commercialized Western versions

Jun 21, 2023 • 1h 6min
Speaking the Truth in Love
Somewhere beyond the soundbites and stereotypes about the Church, we find her authentic teaching about human sexuality. The more we learn that teaching, the more we appreciate it as a great defender of love and freedom.

Jun 19, 2023 • 1h 2min
Missionaries and Martyrs
Since the first Catholic church was erected in China in 1299, the Church there has passed through eras of both success and struggle. In this lecture, Dr. John Lindblom explores how China's missionaries planted seeds of faith that continue to grow.


