Institute of Catholic Culture

Looking at periods of both tolerance and terror, this lecture explains that Constantine’s edict of Milan was not without precedent and traces the legal and cultural progress that led to Christianity’s status as the official religion of the Empire.

As an old saying goes, the law of prayer is the law of belief. The foundation and authority of Catholic catechesis is and always has been the Divine Liturgy of the Church.

"So we have seen it, and so it has been fulfilled: indeed, we are witnesses that the Gospel has been preached unto those parts beyond which there lives nobody."- St. Patrick, Confession 34

"The angels are numerous. They are the ninety-nine sheep, whereas humanity is only one sheep."- St. Cyril of Jerusalem

"The angels are numerous. They are the ninety-nine sheep, whereas humanity is only one sheep."- St. Cyril of Jerusalem

"The angels are numerous. They are the ninety-nine sheep, whereas humanity is only one sheep."- St. Cyril of Jerusalem

"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God; all things were made through him, and without him was not anything made that was made." - John 1:1-3

“And the angel said to them, ‘Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy ... for to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.’"— Mt 2:10-11

The book of Sirach is viewed by many as one of the most beautiful books in the Old Testament. Learn how to read it as the masterpiece it is, as we explore the intricate literary techniques used in its composition.

Marcus Grodi was a Presbyterian minister for over fifteen years. After entering into the fullness of the Catholic faith in 1992, Marcus established The Coming Home Network and now hosts the weekly Journey Home program on EWTN. Join Marcus Grodi and his son, JonMarc, as they describe the effect their conversion has had on the way they celebrate Christmas as a family.

"But when the fullness of the time was come, God sent his Son, made of a woman, made under the law: that he might redeem them who were under the law: that we might receive the adoption of sons. And because you are sons, God hath sent the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying: 'Abba, Father.' Therefore now he is not a servant, but a son. And if a son, an heir also through God." - Galatians 4:4-7

The book of Sirach is viewed by many as one of the most beautiful books in the Old Testament. Learn how to read it as the masterpiece it is, as we explore the intricate literary techniques used in its composition.

The Celtic Cross is a popular symbol of Christianity, but the ground on which this iconic symbol stands is widely unknown. Join Dr. McGuire as he paints a picture of the ancient Celtic people: their myths, religious practices, cultural roots, & geographic origin.

"Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for; the conviction of things not see." -Hebrews 11:1

Plato’s Republic stands as the cornerstone of Western philosophical thought. The questions it raises and the principles it offers are incomparable for the formation of a philosophical habit of mind, and for understanding how philosophy can serve revealed theology. In this two-part book study, Dr. Cuddeback leads you through a crash course on this masterpiece.

Plato’s Republic stands as the cornerstone of Western philosophical thought. The questions it raises and the principles it offers are incomparable for the formation of a philosophical habit of mind, and for understanding how philosophy can serve revealed theology. In this two-part book study, Dr. Cuddeback leads you through a crash course on this masterpiece.

Vilified by fellow Victorians for his sexuality and dandyism, Oscar Wilde is hailed today, in some circles, as a "progressive" sexual liberator. But this is not how Wilde saw himself. This study of Wilde's brilliant and tragic life goes beyond the mistakes that brought him notoriety in order to explore this emotional and spiritual search.

As a methodology, the modern scientific project has been an enormous benefit to humanity, but as a metaphysics, it has restricted our abilities to apply human reason to the most important questions. Likewise, our consumer economy excels at meeting our material desires, but the materialistic culture it supports cannot satisfy or even make sense of our deepest desires. Molly Oshatz, a program director at the Zephyr Institute, speaks about rediscovering solid first principles that we can use to reorient ourselves, our families, and our neighbors toward the pursuit of truth and goodness that is essential to our humanity.

As a methodology, the modern scientific project has been an enormous benefit to humanity, but as a metaphysics, it has restricted our abilities to apply human reason to the most important questions. Likewise, our consumer economy excels at meeting our material desires, but the materialistic culture it supports cannot satisfy or even make sense of our deepest desires. Molly Oshatz, a program director at the Zephyr Institute, speaks about rediscovering solid first principles that we can use to reorient ourselves, our families, and our neighbors toward the pursuit of truth and goodness that is essential to our humanity.

As a methodology, the modern scientific project has been an enormous benefit to humanity, but as a metaphysics, it has restricted our abilities to apply human reason to the most important questions. Likewise, our consumer economy excels at meeting our material desires, but the materialistic culture it supports cannot satisfy or even make sense of our deepest desires. Molly Oshatz, a program director at the Zephyr Institute, speaks about rediscovering solid first principles that we can use to reorient ourselves, our families, and our neighbors toward the pursuit of truth and goodness that is essential to our humanity.

The Council of Chalcedon declared clearly the truth of Christ's divine and human natures against the Monophysite heresy and at the same time marked one of the greatest divisions in the history of the Church. Join us as we examine the doctrines which were debated as well as the modern ecumenical movement which has sought to reexamine the evidence which divided the Church.

The Institute of Catholic Culture is an adult educational organization, faithful to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church, and dedicated to the Church’s call for a new evangelization.

"And the Lord said to Moses, 'Write these words; in accordance with these words I have made a covenant with you and with Israel.'"- Exodus 34:27

"This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." - John 15:12-13

The Institute of Catholic Culture is an adult educational organization, faithful to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church, and dedicated to the Church’s call for a new evangelization.

"'The Christian economy, therefore, since it is the new and definitive Covenant, will never pass away; and no new public revelation is to be expected before the glorious manifestation of our Lord Jesus Christ.' Yet... it remains for Christian faith gradua

"'The Christian economy, therefore, since it is the new and definitive Covenant, will never pass away; and no new public revelation is to be expected before the glorious manifestation of our Lord Jesus Christ.' Yet... it remains for Christian faith gradua

"We must make ready for death before we make ready for life." - Seneca

Why exactly did Luther despise the Epistle of James so much that he attempted to remove it from the Bible? Join Dr. Steven Smith as we explore the rich teachings contained in Divinely Inspired book of the New Testament.

Why exactly did Luther despise the Epistle of James so much that he attempted to remove it from the Bible? Join Dr. Steven Smith as we explore the rich teachings contained in Divinely Inspired book of the New Testament.

"Being Christian is not the result of an ethical choice or a lofty idea, but the encounter with an event, a person, which gives life a new horizon and a decisive direction." - Pope Benedict XVI

The Institute of Catholic Culture is an adult educational organization, faithful to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church, and dedicated to the Church’s call for a new evangelization.

For millennia, mankind has been nurtured and comforted by the beautiful poetic prayers of the Liturgy and the Sacred Scriptures. Join us as we prayerfully study the great tradition of Medieval prayer and receive the gift of inspiration from the holy men and women who have come before us.

“Our holy mother, the Church, holds and teaches that God, the first principle and last end of all things, can be known with certainty from the created world by the natural light of human reason.” — Vatican Council I, Dei Filius

Though man has been crowned with unimaginable dignity by his creator, spiritual danger arises when this endowed glory takes center stage. In this talk, Tim Staples explores the slippery and sometimes subtle slope of false humanism and explains what happens in man's soul when God ceases to be his focal point.

“Our holy mother, the Church, holds and teaches that God, the first principle and last end of all things, can be known with certainty from the created world by the natural light of human reason.” — Vatican Council I, Dei Filius

The Institute of Catholic Culture is an adult educational organization, faithful to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church, and dedicated to the Church’s call for a new evangelization.

St. Catherine of Siena is one of the greatest & most controversial figures in the Church. In her 33 years of life, she influenced politics, brokered peace between cities, commanded generals, scolded the Pope, and wrote one of the greatest works of medieval literature; but her sole goal in life was to glorify God.

The Institute of Catholic Culture is an adult educational organization, faithful to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church, and dedicated to the Church’s call for a new evangelization.

The Institute of Catholic Culture is an adult educational organization, faithful to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church, and dedicated to the Church’s call for a new evangelization.

Who is St. Paul and what do we learn about him in the Acts of the Apostles? In the series, Rev. Sebastian Carnazzo will help us gain insight into the life of this great Saint and thereby enable us to read his epistles with greater understanding.

“The Beatitudes reveal the goal of human existence, the ultimate end of human acts: God calls us to his own beatitude. This vocation is addressed to each individual personally, but also to the Church as a whole ... made up of those who have accepted the promise and live from it in faith.” — CCC 1719

”My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? Why art thou so far from helping me, from the words of my groaning?” — Psalms 22:1

Even though very little is known of St. Joseph’s life from the words of Sacred Scripture, we do know details from the early tradition of the Church. Join us as we explore his mysterious life and discover the true St. Joseph as he was known to the first Christians.

When the Roman Empire came to its knees before Christ, the hunting of Christians temporarily ceased. Searching for a way to stay united to the Cross of Christ, the saints began to look to the desert. Each of us are invited to find the Cross of Christ in the desert of our life. Join Dr. Kenneth Howell in this journey guided by the wisdom of the Desert Fathers.

When the Roman Empire came to its knees before Christ, the hunting of Christians temporarily ceased. Searching for a way to stay united to the Cross of Christ, the saints began to look to the desert. Each of us are invited to find the Cross of Christ in the desert of our life. Join Dr. Kenneth Howell in this journey guided by the wisdom of the Desert Fathers.

When the Roman Empire came to its knees before Christ, the hunting of Christians temporarily ceased. Searching for a way to stay united to the Cross of Christ, the saints began to look to the desert. Each of us are invited to find the Cross of Christ in the desert of our life. Join Dr. Kenneth Howell in this journey guided by the wisdom of the Desert Fathers.

In this two-part webinar, Rev. Sebastian Carnazzo leads you through a study of the original unity of the Sacraments of Initiation, the history of their development, and the Church’s desire for their full restoration.

The Institute of Catholic Culture is an adult educational organization, faithful to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church, and dedicated to the Church’s call for a new evangelization.

St. Justin Martyr stands as a perennial witness to the power and wisdom of Jesus Christ (1 Cor 1:24) and His Church. His synthesis of faith and reason laid the foundation for a European intellectual culture from which we still benefit today.