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The Poetry of Denise Levertov

Monday, May 20th, 2013


Rev. Kevin Burke, S. J. discusses the work of the American poet Denise Levertov.

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Monday, May 13th, 2013


Richard Alleva discusses the his work as a Catholic film critic.

Alleva is the film critic for Commonweal magazine.

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The Community of Taizé

Monday, May 6th, 2013

Br. Émile from the ecumenical community of Taizé discusses the origins of the community, its charism and the spread of Taizé prayer all over the world.

For more information about Taizé visit their website: http://taize.fr

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Catholic Social Teaching and Gun Control

Monday, April 29th, 2013

Creighton moral theologian Dr. Julia Fleming discusses Catholic teaching about gun control.

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Mary at Vatican II

Monday, April 22nd, 2013

Wendy M. Wright discusses how Catholic thinking about Mary has changed since Vatican II.

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Bishop Blase Cupich on Collegiality

Monday, April 15th, 2013

Bishop Blase Cupich of the Diocese of Spokane Washington discusses how the role of bishop changed at the Second Vatican Council.

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Thomas Aquinas in Context

Monday, April 8th, 2013


Professor Frederick Bauerschmidt discusses the intellectual context of Thomas Aquinas.

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The Legacy of Graham Greene

Monday, April 1st, 2013


Richard Alleva discusses the legacy of novelist and screen writer Graham Greene.

Alleva is the film critic for Commonweal magazine.

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Contemplation and the Natural Sciences

Monday, March 25th, 2013

Michelle Francl, Ph.D. discusses her work connecting contemplative spiritual practice and the study of the natural sciences. Dr. Francl is a professor of Chemistry at Bryn Mawr College in Philadelphia.

Dr. Francl maintains two blogs: Quantum Theology and The Culture of Chemistry. She is also a regular contributor to the blog Ignatian Life. Check them out.

 

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