Institute of Catholic Culture

When Jesus spoke of giving his body to eat, it scandalized some of his followers. Even to this day, some Christians find Jesus' words to be a stumbling block. Most Protestants apply a merely symbolic meaning to the New Testament passages that refer to Christ's body. This presentation will break down common objections to the Catholic doctrine, and build a powerful case—from Scripture as well as the...

As Christians, we live as people of the New, not the Old, Covenant. Yet, how could the first Christians embrace this new paradigm of Jesus: what of God’s Temple, its sacrifices and high priesthood? These and other biblical mysteries are addressed in the Book of Hebrews, one of the richest and most thought-provoking texts of the entire Bible.

"On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, 'Peace be with you.' When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side." - John 20:19-20

As Christians, we live as people of the New, not the Old, Covenant. Yet, how could the first Christians embrace this new paradigm of Jesus: what of God’s Temple, its sacrifices and high priesthood? These and other biblical mysteries are addressed in the Book of Hebrews, one of the richest and most thought-provoking texts of the entire Bible.

There is no point in talking about the evidence for the resurrection unless it is your purpose to talk about the evidence for the resurrection. This is a very practical presentation not only of the case for the resurrection of Jesus, but also why it is urgent for Catholics to make that case, particularly to the young.

"What is worship? What happens when we worship? In all religions sacrifice is at the heart of worship. But this is a concept that has been buried under the debris of endless misunderstandings." - Cardinal Ratzinger, The Spirit of the Liturgy

"The noble Joseph, when he had taken down thy spotless body from the tree, wrapped it in fine linen and spices, and placed it in a new tomb." - Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom

By laying down their lives for Christ, the martyrs testify to the truth of our faith, and pass it on unbroken to each generation of the Church. By their death, they teach us that our Catholic faith is worth the price, no matter how high.

"Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's." - Mark 12:17

"They will put you out of the synagogues; indeed, the hour is coming when whoever kills you will think he is offering service to God. And they will do this because they have not known the Father, nor me. But I have said these things to you, that when their hour comes you may remember that I told you of them." - John 16:2-4

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.

"When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth." - John 16:13

"And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, 'Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is spoken against, and a sword will pierce through your own soul also, that thoughts out of many hearts may be revealed.'" - Luke 2:34-35

Remember that you are dust and to dust you shall return.

"When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth." - John 16:13

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.

"Who would give a law to lovers? Love is itself a higher law." - Boethius This lecture was given at two different times and locations. The resources are listed as such.

"Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel ... And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ." - Luke 2:25-26

"The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and believe in the gospel." - Mark 1:15

"The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and believe in the gospel." - Mark 1:15

"You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid. Nor do men light a lamp and put it under a bushel, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven." - Matthew 5:14-16

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.

"Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God." - John 3:3

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.