Institute of Catholic Culture

Dr. O'Donnell gives an historical overview of the heights of Catholic Ireland.

"He was despised and rejected by men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief; and as one from whom men hide their faces he was despised, and we esteemed him not."- Isaiah 53:3

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.

"God's Shield to shelter me, God's Host to secure me, Against the snares of demons, Against the seductions of vices, Against the lusts of nature..." - Excerpt from St. Patrick's Breastplate

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.

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.

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...

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 direct...

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 direct...