In recent years the German Church has surfaced as the leader of the progressive movement within the Catholic Church. Dr. Michael Brinkschröder and Rainer Teuber present a webinar exploring how the church in that nation has moved so far forward on LGBT issues. They will also speak about the #OutInChurch movement, in which 125 LGBT […]
Join the Tuesday Night Book Group as we read and discuss THE PILGRIM'S STORY: The Life and Spirituality of St. Ignatius Loyola by Brendan Comerford, SJ. We invite you on the journey of learning about this Spanish Catholic priest and theologian who (with Peter Faber and Francis Xavier) founded the religious order of the Society of Jesus (aka […]
In the Church & Livestreamed (Link) PRESENTER Br. Guy Consolmagno, S.J. Director of the Vatican Observatory and President of the Vatican Observatory Foundation Is there a particularly “Jesuit” form of science? From Acosta’s work in the New World to modern research at the Vatican Observatory, we’ll look at the work of a number of Jesuit […]
The Choir of Merton College includes music by William Byrd and Henry Purcell alongside music especially written for the choir by Judith Weir. The concert marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of Vaughan Williams with the inclusion of movements from the Mass in G minor and works by David Lang and Nico Muhly complete the program.
On Zoom Reading the Bible can be perplexing; how are we to interpret stories of divinely sanctioned violence, destruction, and chaos? Class presentations and discussions will unpack the most challenging passages. Participants will be invited to suggest texts for analysis. To register, email [email protected].
NP Mander Organ Recital Series We continue our celebration of Ralph Vaughan Williams' 150th birthday with his serene masterpiece, penned at the height of the Second World War. World-renowned concert organist David Briggs brings the ravishing colors of the Mander organ to his transcription of the Fifth Symphony on the very anniversary of the composer's […]
