Talks @ "VOCES VERBI NIGHT":
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On Being Human
Ven. Fulton Sheen presents reflections on life and how to live in an ever-changing world in his book On Being Human. There are conflicts that the world tries to solve on its own terms, and there are internal struggles we are trying to make sense of. How should we react in the midst of both in a Catholic way while working towards our happiness and santification? Dcn. Peter seeks to address these questions at Voces. |
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Understanding the Rosary
Why did St. Louis de Montfort, St. Padre Pio, St. Teresa of Calcutta, and so many other saints consider the Rosary as such a powerful spiritual aid and weapon? Following St. John Paul II's 'Rosarium Virginis Mariae' (Rosary of the Virgin Mary), Br. Jacob presents on the importance of the Rosary and how we can grow in our devotion to this great prayer. |
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Ite ad Joseph
Pope Francis has proclaimed a "Year of St. Joseph"; the time for devotion to St. Joseph is now! Following points from St. John Paul II's 'Redemptoris Custos", Br. Peter presents at Voces on the importance of devotion to St. Joseph in light of his relation to the Jesus Christ, the Word Made Flesh and his true marriage to Mary, the Mother of God. |
Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mother of All Races
During the past months, the wounds of racism have been re-opened in our culture. What can we do as Catholics to heal these wounds? Although almost five centuries have gone by since the apparitions of Our Blessed Mother to the humble Juan Diego, her message is more than ever necessary for those who are in search for authentic peace and reconciliation. Fr. Diego Ruiz presents on how Our Lady of Guadalupe reminds us today that we are all her children and she wants to bring us together as God’s family in Christ. |
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Faith and Political Responsibility
As Catholics, are we able to disagree on politics? If not, why? And if so, are there any issues that go directly against our faith? Fr. Christopher presents on political authority and the democratic system from the standpoint of Catholic Social Doctrine. Based on the right end and means, Fr. will show the Catholic teaching on our role in the political sphere and where there can and cannot be discrepancy of thought. |
Finding My Way in a Relativistic Culture
Can each person have their own truth, or is there is only one? If there is only one truth, is it possible to find it? And if somehow, we do find the truth, is it possible to share it with others? Fr. Ayala presents some of doctrine of St. Thomas Aquinas on truth and relativism and how we can apply it in our own times against the modern day attacks of skepticism and relativism. Learn responses to the most common arguments and be able to defend our ability to know the truth. |
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Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of What? Finding Genuine Happiness and Freedom
What does it mean to pursue happiness? What does happiness consist in? What about human friendships or our own virtues? Amidst the many and varied goods that vie for our attention, it is difficult to stay convinced that the life that God teaches us to live through Christ remains the only way to our true happiness. In this talk, we will discuss why the moral life is a great gift, not merely a series of restrictions and prohibitions, and why our genuine happiness can only be found by seeking first the Kingdom of God. |
God Within Us
It is one of the simplest and also one of the most overlooked truths of our faith: God truly dwells in the soul in the state of sanctifying grace. This is what St. Paul speaks of in his letter to the Colossians (1:26-27) “ the mystery hidden from ages and from generations past. But now it has been manifested to his holy ones, to whom God chose to make known the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; it is Christ in you, the hope for glory.” If this is true, what impact should it, and does it have on my life? |
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The Blessed Virgin Mary Hidden in Scripture
At first glance it may seem that Mary is hardly in Sacred Scripture at all. Many claim that Catholics overstate the importance of Mary in relation to her appearances in the Bible. However, through the use of typology (the study and interpretation of types and symbols), Br. Jacob will show how Mary is the New Eve and the Ark of the Covenant, and the importance of Marian devotion. There is a relatively new ideology coming onto the scene that reduces a person's sex to a choice rather than a God-given and essential element of identity. If there is any doubt to its prevalence, one need only look at the well known video from the Family Policy Institute. Fr. Ted Trinko, IVE joins Voces Verbi to discuss the Origins and Catholic Response to Gender Ideology.
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We live in an era that avoids looking at the inevitable last things: death, judgement, heaven and hell. However, when we look at these things through the light of faith, we can see them as what they really are. Br. Constantine presents on the importance of a proper perspective on the last things, and how this can help foster a more intense spirirtual life deeper relationship with Christ.
We live in a wounded world. We are all hurt in various ways, and need healing from our anger and resentment. Following Fr. Fuentes' The Way of Forgiveness, Br. Peter discusses how we can begin this process and some of the key steps to find freedom through the liberating power of forgiveness.
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Fr. Christopher explores some of the issues in how we are approaching COVID19 presents on how Catholics can view this new reality in light of Catholic Social Doctrine.
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When faced with different choices, challenges, and situations, what are the values I can apply? We have two choices: to follow the spirit of the world, or the spirit of the Gospel. To do so, we must follow the command of Christ: Jesus then said to those Jews who believed in Him: “If you remain in my word, you will truly be my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” (Jn. 8:31-31)
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Getting the Incarnation Right
"The Annunciation" by Paolo Veronese
(ca. 1580)
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3.23.19 - If we get the Incarnation wrong, we will get much of Catholic theology wrong. This talk helps us "rightly" understand the Incarnation and how we need to "get real" with what we profess it to be. Listen to more to unpack the Catholic truths that Fr. Thomas Joseph White, O.P. presents to us in The Light of Christ.
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A Biblical Approach to Generosity
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3.16.19 - St. John Paul II in 1987 said Lent was a time for Penance, Reflection, and Generosity. This talk tries to answer the questions, why do we need to be generous and how can we do it, following the example of our Biblical models of faith.
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Catholic Anthropology and Sin
**Clarification from Fr. Christopher!**
Around the 4:00 minute mark of the first video, I spoke about how we must understand the Book of Genesis when we read it. It was never my intention to place in doubt the historical character of the book and what it reveals to us. I firmly hold the belief that the Magisterium teaches us. Here's a resource to help: *Scroll down to the title "The Historical Character of the Earlier Chapters of Genesis"
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2.16.19 - We finish up our study on Catholic anthropology with a look at our parents' first sin and its consequences in our own lives. Listen to more to unpack the truths that Fr. Thomas Joseph White, O.P. presents to us in The Light of Christ.
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Imago Dei
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2.9.19 - Called to be the "image of God", we need to actively know Him and love Him. Our creation in God's image is not a static reality, but one that beckons us to live it fully through our knowledge and will. Listen to more to unpack the truths that Fr. Thomas Joseph White, O.P. presents to us in The Light of Christ.
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