Institute of Catholic Culture
Suggested Age Range: Adult Learning Opportunities
The Institute of Catholic Culture offers weekly, instructor-led, live learning experiences, over 1000 hours of on demand lectures and courses, and weekly Gospel reflections, all free! Check out some of their offerings for Lent and Easter!
PENANCE: A Source of Joy
Sunday, February 21 Pre-Class Discussion: 6:30 PM EST Lecture: 7:00 PM EST
Start the Lenten season by sitting at the feet of the Bishop of Arlington, Most Rev. Michael Burbidge. Each Lent we deepen and express our interior conversion of heart through works of penance, namely, prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Their purpose is not to diminish our life or to make us feel or appear gloomy, but rather in them we find deep joy in the working of grace. Through acts of penance, our whole lives are radically turned to God and placed in the service of His Kingdom.
THE DIVINE EAGLE: A Study of the Gospel of John
Tuesdays, February 23 - March 23 Pre-Class Discussion: 7:30 PM EST Lecture: 8:00 PM EST
Experience this holy, penitential season in a deeper way with a 5-part Lenten "retreat" studying the Gospel of John with Dr. Matthew Tsakanikas.
Does God Suffer?: Reconciling God with the Cross of Christ
Sunday, March 28 Pre-Class Discussion: 6:30 PM EST Lecture: 7:00 PM EST
In the Incarnation, the Son of God comes to exist as a man and suffers and dies on the cross. It is this salvific suffering that frees humankind of sin and death, and in the bodily resurrection offers to humankind eternal life. But does God, in His divinity, suffer along with us? Join Fr. Weinandy as he explores the union of natures in Christ and what it means for our salvation.
THE BREATH OF GOD: Reaping the Fruits of the Holy Spirit
Saturday, April 17 Pre-Class Discussion: 6:30 PM EST Lecture: 7:00 PM EST
Reflect on the fruits of the Spirit of Pentecost with Rev. Msgr. Charles Pope. "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law." — Galatians 5:22-23