Institute of Catholic Culture
The Institute of Catholic Culture is an adult educational organization that offers lectures, courses, and conferences on Catholic theology, history, and culture. Faithful to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church, it aims to deepen the faith of listeners and promote the new evangelization. The podcast features talks from scholars and clergy on a wide range of topics related to Catholicism.
Episodes
Aeterni Patris
While Pope Leo penned Aeterni Patris over one hundred years ago, his admonitions remain unfulfilled in many educational institutions bearing the name 'Catholic'. Join Fr. Sebastian Walshe as we seek to fulfill Pope Leo's call in our own ICC studies.
The Canterbury Tales
The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer follows a group of pilgrims traveling from London to Canterbury Cathedral. Join their pilgrimage in the ICC Book Club to read and discuss what is undoubtedly one of the greatest works of Medieval literature.
Sacrament of Flesh and Blood
Is Jesus truly present in the Eucharist: Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity? This question came to the forefront centuries before the Protestant Revolt, in the mid-1000s, when Bl. Lanfranc of Canterbury defended the Real Presence.
Partners in the Altar
In this study, we will discover the biblical foundations for the Church’s teachings which both lead to a worthy reception of the Eucharist and those teachings which flow from it—transforming not only how we receive, but how we live.
The Canterbury Tales
The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer follows a group of pilgrims traveling from London to Canterbury Cathedral—telling each other stories along the way. Join their pilgrimage in the ICC Book Club.
Saving Civilization
Once the Roman Empire collapsed at the hands of pagan barbarians, Christianity - and western culture - could have been in grave danger of disappearing from the European continent during the “Dark Ages,” were it not for the “light” of monastic communities.
Singing in the Holy Land
Join Fr. Hezekias and the St. George choir to rediscover the resurrection hymns of the Holy Land, the ancestral treasure of Middle Eastern Paschal music.
Friendship in Christ
We will explore the 12th-century Cistercian abbot's beautiful teaching on spiritual friendship, examining how the bonds we form with one another can become a school of charity and a pathway to deeper union with God.
Pray Always
In this reflection, Mother Cecilia will share with us the secrets of the monastic life in keeping ourselves in a constant state of prayer even while tending to the necessities of this life.
Mystical Supper
We will examine Jesus’ Last Supper Discourse to see how the Mystical Supper flows from the Jewish Passover and sacrifices and how it draws us into a much deeper communion with God.
Keeping Vigil
Join Fr. Stephen Freeman for this evening's discussion and learn how best to minister to those who are about to meet the Lord.
Singing in Jerusalem
Join Fr. Hezekias and the St. George choir to rediscover the ancient treasure of Middle Eastern Holy Week music. You’ll not only hear the music of the Holy Land, but learn to sing it, making Jerusalem your own this Lenten season.
Praying Through Suffering
St. John of the Cross said, “The soul that longs for divine wisdom chooses first, and in truth, to enter the thicket of the cross.” We will explore how to embrace our crosses and seek the Lord, even when he seems far away.
Desert Voices
In this three-part lecture series, we shall explore the origins of monasticism, from a personal quest for holiness and an individual’s radical Christian living to the rise and spread of monasteries in the Early Church.
Desert Voices
In this three-part lecture series, we shall explore the origins of monasticism, from a personal quest for holiness and an individual’s radical Christian living to the rise and spread of monasteries in the Early Church.
Desert Voices
In this three-part lecture series, we shall explore the origins of monasticism, from a personal quest for holiness and an individual’s radical Christian living to the rise and spread of monasteries in the Early Church.
Lent with the Monks
Join the ICC for this four-day retreat to learn from the wisdom of the monks for how to prepare our hearts for the Resurrected Christ.
Lent with the Monks
Join the ICC for this four-day retreat to learn from the wisdom of the monks for how to prepare our hearts for the Resurrected Christ.
Lent with the Monks
Join the ICC for this four-day retreat to learn from the wisdom of the monks for how to prepare our hearts for the Resurrected Christ.
Lent with the Monks
Join the ICC for this four-day retreat to learn from the wisdom of the monks for how to prepare our hearts for the Resurrected Christ.
Rules for Life
The great “rules” of Saints Basil, Augustine, and Benedict outline a monastic guide for living in community. The wisdom contained in these patristic writings offers a guiding light for all Christians as we seek to live the life of the Most Holy Trinity.
Rules for Life
The great “rules” of Saints Basil, Augustine, and Benedict outline a monastic guide for living in community. The wisdom contained in these patristic writings offers a guiding light for all Christians as we seek to live the life of the Most Holy Trinity.
Rules for Life
The great “rules” of Saints Basil, Augustine, and Benedict outline a monastic guide for living in community. The wisdom contained in these patristic writings offers a guiding light for all Christians as we seek to live the life of the Most Holy Trinity.
The City of God
In this two-part series, we will examine especially the philosophical arguments which are essential to St. Augustine’s theological and political vision for Rome, and we’ll also consider the effects this has had on Western civilization.
The City of God
In this two-part series, we will examine especially the philosophical arguments which are essential to St. Augustine’s theological and political vision for Rome, and we’ll also consider the effects this has had on Western civilization.
Singing in Bethlehem
Join Fr. Hezekias and the St. George choir as we rediscover the hymns of Bethlehem, the ancient treasure of Middle Eastern Christmas music.
A Star in the East
Just as the Magi expected to find the Newborn King by following a star they saw in the east, so too the Church from her earliest days has looked to the east (that is, ad orientem) in expectation of the Second Coming.
Transforming Mexico In Christ
Our attention is focused on at least two things: a supernatural intervention in the life of a nation that has no equal, and a speculation about the rest of the story of Our Lady of Guadalupe that has yet to unfold.
Sons of Light
Even before the Incarnation, some members of God's people felt called to live a religious life set apart from the rest of the world. In many ways, their way of life foreshadowed the monastic traditions later found in the Christian Church.
Dying for Wisdom
This classic Platonic dialogue recounts Socrates’ courageous defense before his execution, revealing why so few attain true wisdom and how love of the truth can demand great sacrifice, uncovering timeless lessons on living rightly in a fallen world.
Dying for Wisdom
This classic Platonic dialogue recounts Socrates’ courageous defense before his execution, revealing why so few attain true wisdom and how love of the truth can demand great sacrifice and uncovering timeless lessons on living rightly in a fallen world.
In Praise of Dispassion
Long before the dawn of Christianity, Stoic philosophers sought wisdom in the mastery of reason and ordering of passions. Explore how their vision contributed to the classical heritage received and transformed by the Christian tradition.
Sacraments, Scripture, $amp; the Jewish Feasts
This course will explore how the seven major feasts of the Old Testament calendar prefigure and point to the Sacraments of the New Testament and how the salvific work of Jesus is richly and beautifully embedded in the Old Testament cycle of Holy Days.
Sacraments, Scripture, $amp; the Jewish Feasts
This course will explore how the seven major feasts of the Old Testament calendar prefigure and point to the Sacraments of the New Testament and how the salvific work of Jesus is richly and beautifully embedded in the Old Testament cycle of Holy Days.
Exodus
3,500 years ago, God freed his people from slavery in Egypt, but sadly, the journey became a 40 year pilgrimage of repentance. Join Fr. David Anderson as we seek to gain spiritual insight for our own lives from the lessons learned so long ago.
Till and Keep
This talk will look at the nature of human dominion and work, the roles of tilling and keeping, and the importance of sacrifice in directing all things to their purpose in God.
The Church's Best Kept Secret
Nowadays there are “new things” to address, and a new Leo in the papacy, but the timeless truths of Catholic Social Doctrine continue to inform the Church’s response to modern social questions.
Witnesses In Blood
Join the ICC to hear the compelling stories of the modern martyrs of Africa, Egypt, and the Middle East, and be inspired in our own lives by their heroic witness of faith.
Learning in Wartime
In this lecture, Fr. Michael Ward surveys Lewis’s various approaches to war: the ways he found to cope with it and learn from it, and the virtues and vices that he thought it tended to prompt.
Development or Decay?
What does it really mean for liturgical change to be "organic"? Join Gregory DiPippo as he unpacks this widely-used but controversial term in liturgical reform.
The Quest for the Holy Grail
These lectures will explore two Arthurian romances, Chretien de Troyes' Knight of the Cart, and the Cistercian text we know as The Quest of the Holy Grail, through the lens of Catholic teaching on redemption, divine grace, and the pursuit of virtue.
Freedom or Bondage?
Catholic teaching takes a distinctive stance compared to Protestant views on human nature and divine grace. We examine the realism which undergirds the Catholic view of nature and grace and show why Protestant errors are both philosophical and theological
Unity in Diversity
Mozarabic? Braga? Ambrosian? Catholics are familiar with the Roman Catholic Mass in its traditional form and that of the "Novus Ordo," but many do not realize the liturgical diversity that once existed throughout the Western Church.
Catholicism and the Slave Trade
This lecture examines the Church’s response to enslavement during the era of the slave trade. It also highlights key figures in the debates, and the papal documents that were promulgated in response.
The Quest for the Holy Grail
These lectures will explore two Arthurian romances, Chretien de Troyes' Knight of the Cart, and the Cistercian text we know as The Quest of the Holy Grail, through the lens of Catholic teaching on redemption, divine grace, and the pursuit of virtue.
Slaves or Citizens?
Christ is King! We proclaim it because it’s true. He governs all things sweetly, and invites us to partake of Him, to live in Him, and to rule and be ruled by Him. This makes us subjects and servants of the King of the Universe.
Abiding in God
Three rich, yet often overlooked, New Testament books are I, II, and III John. These “hidden” gems reveal fascinating insights about life in the early Church and impart apostolic wisdom on topics such as prayer, the sacraments, and the nature of love.
The Quest for the Holy Grail
Medieval legends of King Arthur and the Holy Grail have captivated scholars and enriched spiritual reflection throughout the Christian tradition. These lectures will explore two Arthurian romances through the lens of Catholic teaching.
Abiding in God
Three rich, yet often overlooked, New Testament books are I, II, and III John. These “hidden” gems reveal fascinating insights about life in the early Church and impart apostolic wisdom on topics such as prayer, the sacraments, and the nature of love.
Drawn into the Wilderness
In the 7th century, St. John of Mt. Sinai wrote a practical and theoretical synthesis of desert spirituality. This three-part series will explore how modern Christians can embrace these timeless principles amidst the busyness of contemporary life.
The Seven Deadly Sins
During this Lenten retreat, we explored how Christ's seven last words and His actions on Calvary combat the seven deadly sins, revealing how His perfect sacrifice not only atones for sin but provides the divine model of virtue that leads us to holiness.
The Seven Deadly Sins
During this Lenten retreat, we explored how Christ's seven last words and His actions on Calvary combat the seven deadly sins, revealing how His perfect sacrifice not only atones for sin but provides the divine model of virtue that leads us to holiness.
The Seven Deadly Sins
During this retreat, we will explore how Christ's seven last words and His actions on Calvary combat the seven deadly sins, revealing how His perfect sacrifice not only atones for sin but provides the divine model of virtue that leads us to holiness.
Drawn into the Wilderness
In the 7th century, St. John of Mt. Sinai wrote a practical and theoretical synthesis of desert spirituality. This three-part series will explore how modern Christians can embrace these timeless principles amidst the busyness of contemporary life.
Freedom From Sin
What happens in the confessional? Journey into the transformative mystery of Confession, where divine mercy meets human weakness. Discover how this intimate encounter with Christ through his priest brings divine healing and restoration to the soul.
Drawn into the Wilderness
In the 7th century, St. John of Mt. Sinai wrote a practical and theoretical synthesis of desert spirituality. This three-part series will explore how modern Christians can embrace these timeless principles amidst the busyness of contemporary life.
Returning to the Heart
In this retreat, Fr. Boniface Hicks guides us through the recent encyclical letter Dilexit Nos, exploring how authentic spiritual renewal flows from a heart-to-heart encounter with Christ's love.
Returning to the Heart
In this retreat, Fr. Boniface Hicks will guide us through the recent encyclical letter Dilexit Nos, exploring how authentic spiritual renewal flows from a heart-to-heart encounter with Christ's love.
Returning to the Heart
In this retreat, Fr. Boniface Hicks will guide us through the recent encyclical letter Dilexit Nos, exploring how authentic spiritual renewal flows from a heart-to-heart encounter with Christ's love.
To Will What You Command
In this two-part lecture series, Dr. Pecknold explores Augustine's teaching on free will and his debate with Pelagius over grace. Are we free when we choose independently, or only when cooperating with God?
To Will What You Command
In this two-part lecture series, Dr. Pecknold explores Augustine's teaching on free will and his debate with Pelagius over grace. Are we free when we choose independently, or only when cooperating with God?
From Shadows to Reality
Discover the hidden connections between the Old and New Testament as we explore the Church's profound understanding of Biblical typology. This is Part II in a two-part series on this topic.
Forgotten Christianity
Before becoming the Muslim region we know today, North Africa was a powerhouse of Christian martyrs, monks, nuns, bishops, theologians, and saints. In this talk, we will track their story throughout the Church's history.
From Shadows to Reality
Discover the hidden connections between the Old and New Testament as we explore the Church's profound understanding of Biblical typology. This is Part I of a two-part lecture series.
Alma Redemptoris Mater
The ICC presents a concert by Floriani on the Marian hymns of Advent & Christmas to meditate on her central role in the mystery of salvation.
The Filled-Up Word
Join Fr. Devin Roza on an illuminating journey through the first two chapters of Matthew's Gospel and learn how the evangelist presents Jesus as the fulfillment of Scripture.
A Year of the Lord's Favor
God established a regular time of liberation for His people Israel, a great Jubilee every fifty years to free captives and debtors. Learn about this rich biblical and ecclesial history and its ongoing relevance as an opportunity for conversion and grace.
Wisdom and Worship
Philo of Alexandria, a Jewish philosopher living in Egypt in the mid to late first century B.C., wrote biblical commentaries that sought to interpret the meaning of the Jewish religion when regular worship at the Temple was impossible.
Homer's Iliad
Homer’s epic poem, The Iliad, has influenced countless works of literature through its poetic expression, perennial themes, and moral lessons. Join Dr. Anthony Esolen for a guided book study of this foundational work.
The Lord Commanded Moses
In the book of Leviticus, God gives Moses detailed instructions regarding the ritual, legal, and moral practices for Israel. Why were these laws so important and what relevance do they have for Christians today?
Homer's Iliad
Homer’s epic poem, The Iliad, has influenced countless works of literature through its poetic expression, perennial themes, and moral lessons. Join Dr. Anthony Esolen for a guided book study of this foundational work.
Treasures of Wisdom
In the book of Proverbs, we are given divinely inspired words of wisdom that express how to live well in a memorable way. In this lecture series, Fr. David Anderson dives deep into the timeless treasures of the Proverbs of Solomon.
Treasures of Wisdom
In the book of Proverbs, we are given divinely inspired words of wisdom that express how to live well in a memorable way. In this lecture series, Fr. David Anderson will dive deep into the timeless treasures of the Proverbs of Solomon.
Homer's Iliad
Homer’s epic poem, The Iliad, has influenced countless works of literature through its poetic expression, perennial themes, and moral lessons. Join Dr. Anthony Esolen for a guided book study of this foundational work.
Let Them Be Born in Wonder
How do we begin to renew a sense of wonder and appreciation of the real world around us? In this lecture, Bishop James Conley discusses the importance of seeing the world through the integrated lens of faith and sound Christian anthropology.
Fake Facts, Part I
"Artificial intelligence" is cropping up in many areas of our lives and has generated a fair share of controversy. Join Father Spitzer to consider the deeper philosophical and theological questions provoked by AI.
Fake Facts, Part II
"Artificial intelligence" is cropping up in many areas of our lives and has generated a fair share of controversy. Join Father Spitzer to consider the deeper philosophical and theological questions provoked by AI.
Lectio Divina
This talk unpacks Pope Benedict's teaching on divine revelation, how biblical interpretation must reunite history and faith, and why we need a return to the practice of lectio divina, the prayerful meditation on Sacred Scripture.
Sherlock Holmes
Mr. Holmes and Dr. Watson’s exploits are intriguing reminders that life is a grand adventure laced with mystery—the greatest being the mystery of faith and the mystery of our own selves.
DOMINUS IESUS
In this lecture, Fr. Eric Bergman explained how this teaching helps us understand true ecumenism without it devolving into religious pluralism, and what the differences and distinctions are in how we view the orthodox, protestants, and Jews.
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