Institute of Catholic Culture

In the 7th century, St. John of Mt. Sinai wrote a practical and theoretical synthesis of desert spirituality. This three-part series will explore how modern Christians can embrace these timeless principles amidst the busyness of contemporary life.

In this retreat, Fr. Boniface Hicks guides us through the recent encyclical letter Dilexit Nos, exploring how authentic spiritual renewal flows from a heart-to-heart encounter with Christ's love.

In this retreat, Fr. Boniface Hicks will guide us through the recent encyclical letter Dilexit Nos, exploring how authentic spiritual renewal flows from a heart-to-heart encounter with Christ's love.

In this retreat, Fr. Boniface Hicks will guide us through the recent encyclical letter Dilexit Nos, exploring how authentic spiritual renewal flows from a heart-to-heart encounter with Christ's love.

In this two-part lecture series, Dr. Pecknold explores Augustine's teaching on free will and his debate with Pelagius over grace. Are we free when we choose independently, or only when cooperating with God?

In this two-part lecture series, Dr. Pecknold explores Augustine's teaching on free will and his debate with Pelagius over grace. Are we free when we choose independently, or only when cooperating with God?

Discover the hidden connections between the Old and New Testament as we explore the Church's profound understanding of Biblical typology. This is Part II in a two-part series on this topic.

Before becoming the Muslim region we know today, North Africa was a powerhouse of Christian martyrs, monks, nuns, bishops, theologians, and saints. In this talk, we will track their story throughout the Church's history.

Discover the hidden connections between the Old and New Testament as we explore the Church's profound understanding of Biblical typology. This is Part I of a two-part lecture series.

The ICC presents a concert by Floriani on the Marian hymns of Advent & Christmas to meditate on her central role in the mystery of salvation.

Join Fr. Devin Roza on an illuminating journey through the first two chapters of Matthew's Gospel and learn how the evangelist presents Jesus as the fulfillment of Scripture.

God established a regular time of liberation for His people Israel, a great Jubilee every fifty years to free captives and debtors. Learn about this rich biblical and ecclesial history and its ongoing relevance as an opportunity for conversion and grace.

Philo of Alexandria, a Jewish philosopher living in Egypt in the mid to late first century B.C., wrote biblical commentaries that sought to interpret the meaning of the Jewish religion when regular worship at the Temple was impossible.

Homer’s epic poem, The Iliad, has influenced countless works of literature through its poetic expression, perennial themes, and moral lessons. Join Dr. Anthony Esolen for a guided book study of this foundational work.

In the book of Leviticus, God gives Moses detailed instructions regarding the ritual, legal, and moral practices for Israel. Why were these laws so important and what relevance do they have for Christians today?

Homer’s epic poem, The Iliad, has influenced countless works of literature through its poetic expression, perennial themes, and moral lessons. Join Dr. Anthony Esolen for a guided book study of this foundational work.

In the book of Proverbs, we are given divinely inspired words of wisdom that express how to live well in a memorable way. In this lecture series, Fr. David Anderson dives deep into the timeless treasures of the Proverbs of Solomon.

In the book of Proverbs, we are given divinely inspired words of wisdom that express how to live well in a memorable way. In this lecture series, Fr. David Anderson will dive deep into the timeless treasures of the Proverbs of Solomon.

Homer’s epic poem, The Iliad, has influenced countless works of literature through its poetic expression, perennial themes, and moral lessons. Join Dr. Anthony Esolen for a guided book study of this foundational work.

How do we begin to renew a sense of wonder and appreciation of the real world around us? In this lecture, Bishop James Conley discusses the importance of seeing the world through the integrated lens of faith and sound Christian anthropology.

"Artificial intelligence" is cropping up in many areas of our lives and has generated a fair share of controversy. Join Father Spitzer to consider the deeper philosophical and theological questions provoked by AI.

"Artificial intelligence" is cropping up in many areas of our lives and has generated a fair share of controversy. Join Father Spitzer to consider the deeper philosophical and theological questions provoked by AI.

This talk unpacks Pope Benedict's teaching on divine revelation, how biblical interpretation must reunite history and faith, and why we need a return to the practice of lectio divina, the prayerful meditation on Sacred Scripture.

Mr. Holmes and Dr. Watson’s exploits are intriguing reminders that life is a grand adventure laced with mystery—the greatest being the mystery of faith and the mystery of our own selves.

In this lecture, Fr. Eric Bergman explained how this teaching helps us understand true ecumenism without it devolving into religious pluralism, and what the differences and distinctions are in how we view the orthodox, protestants, and Jews.

Do you truly celebrate each Sunday, or merely enjoy a "day off"? Discover the rich reality of the feast that is at the heart of the Church's life in this lecture.

This talk looks at the devastating consequences of the legacy of modern philosophical positions in biblical scholarship and how this has affected Catholic theology and belief.

This talk examined the "Kulturkampf," the German Empire's attempt to break the power of the Catholic Church in Germany during the 1870s.

In this lecture, discover the social and political conditions that contributed to the Protestant Reformation and the multitude of unforeseen and unintended consequences that now define the modern world.

Join Dr. Jared Staudt in a guided book study of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger's The Spirit of the Liturgy. Gain insights into the centrality of worship in human life, and the way in which sacrifice can redirect our lives and the world back to God.

Join Dr. Jared Staudt in a guided book study of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger's The Spirit of the Liturgy. Gain insights into the centrality of worship in human life, and the way in which sacrifice can redirect our lives and the world back to God.

Join Dr. John Pepino and the ICC for an exposition of St. Thomas Aquinas' beautiful hymns on the Eucharist composed for the feast of Corpus Christi.

Join Dr. Jared Staudt in a guided book study of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger's The Spirit of the Liturgy. Gain insights into the centrality of worship in human life, and the way in which sacrifice can redirect our lives and the world back to God.

Join Fr. Brian Chrzastek, O.P. for a systematic introduction to epistemology, the branch of philosophy concerned with the nature of knowledge. Gain a deeper understanding of the human mind, the nature of truth, and the relevance of epistemology today.

The longest journey doesn’t begin with a single step. It begins with a destination. A deeper appreciation for the last things—death, judgment, heaven, and hell—deepens our grasp of Christian morality—how we should live here and now.

Join Fr. Brian Chrzastek, O.P. for a systematic introduction to epistemology, the branch of philosophy concerned with the nature of knowledge. Gain a deeper understanding of the human mind, the nature of truth, and the relevance of epistemology today.

Join Dr. Jared Staudt in a guided book study of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger's The Spirit of the Liturgy. Gain insights into the centrality of worship in human life, and the way in which sacrifice can redirect our lives and the world back to God.

Join Fr. Brian Chrzastek, O.P. for a systematic introduction to epistemology, the branch of philosophy concerned with the nature of knowledge. Gain a deeper understanding of the human mind, the nature of truth, and the relevance of epistemology today.

Delve into St. Paul's Eucharistic theology with Fr. David Anderson. Discover the transformative power of the Eucharist and how it is constitutive of the Church's being and activity.

Join Dr. Staudt for a guided book study of Pope Benedict XVI's Jesus of Nazareth trilogy. These books guide us through the Church's tradition of reading the Gospels in a way that speaks to the needs of today.

Join the ICC for a concert by Floriani to encounter the rich texts and melodies of the music of Holy Week and experience the Sacred Triduum as never before.

In this two-part series, we explore the meaning of the Eucharist according to the Church Fathers and focus particularly on the letters of St. Ignatius of Antioch, the poetry of St. Ephrem of Syria, and the homilies of St. John Chrysostom.

Join Dr. Staudt for a guided book study of Pope Benedict XVI's Jesus of Nazareth trilogy. These books guide us through the Church's tradition of reading the Gospels in a way that speaks to the needs of today.

In this two-part series, we explore the meaning of the Eucharist according to the Church Fathers and focus particularly on the letters of St. Ignatius of Antioch, the poetry of St. Ephrem of Syria, and the homilies of St. John Chrysostom.

This presentation explores the story and legacy of St. Boniface, apostle to the Germans, a tireless Church reformer and Christian missionary. Thanks to his dogged persistence and evangelical ingenuity, Germany became a center of Christian culture.

Join Dr. Staudt for a guided book study of Pope Benedict XVI's Jesus of Nazareth trilogy. These books guide us through the Church's tradition of reading the Gospels in a way that speaks to the needs of today.

Join Msgr. Charles Pope for a series of Lenten reflections on the relationship between Jesus Christ and His Father, how it is expressed through prayer, and how we participate in the sonship of Jesus through His prayer.

Join Msgr. Charles Pope for a series of Lenten reflections on the relationship between Jesus Christ and His Father, how it is expressed through prayer, and how we participate in the sonship of Jesus through His prayer.

Join Msgr. Charles Pope for a series of Lenten reflections on the relationship between Jesus Christ and His Father, how it is expressed through prayer, and how we participate in the sonship of Jesus through His prayer.

Join Dr. Staudt for a guided book study of Pope Benedict XVI's Jesus of Nazareth trilogy. These books guide us through the Church's tradition of reading the Gospels in a way that speaks to the needs of today.