Reading Groups
Are developments of Christian doctrine possible? Many propose no, while others insist yes. We'll read and discuss Chapter 5 of Newman's Essay to see what he thought about how developments and corruptions are both possible.
To assist our planning for lunch, registration requested. We look forward to seeing you.
Many holy men and women have aided the Church in Her thinking across the ages. Thirty-seven have been honored with the title Doctor Ecclesiae Universalis (Doctor of the Universal Church). This reading group returns to an early Eastern Doctor of the Church, St. Ephrem the Syrian (c. 306–373), the Harp of the Spirit. A light lunch will be provided. All are invited to register here.
Faith & Reason and a Meaningful Life
C.S. Lewis, The Abolition of Man
The Lumen Christi Institute, the St. Anselm Institute and Our Lady of the Angels Monastery, a Trappistine monastery located near Crozet, Virginia are partnering for the first time to organize a retreat that explores the monastic wisdom tradition. The Trappistine Community at Crozet, Virginia lives according to a continual tradition of Christian monasticism with its roots in the Cistercian Tradition. This seminar will offer the possibility of not only learning the guiding principles that foster a good and balanced life according to the monastic tradition, but of putting them into practice, since it is experience alone that leads not only to correct understanding but to real wisdom.
After reading some core texts in the monastic tradition in advance, participants will then spend a week praying, working, reading, and learning from the Sisters during two daily conferences and other times of sharing and mutual exchange.
For the past 2,000 years, Christians not only freely believe things and order their lives in ways that others likely may not, they also have a habit of asking questions and thinking seriously about things that others certainly do not. In honor of this tradition, this reading group returns to an early classic 4th century Christian text On the Incarnation by St. Athanasius of Alexandria (c.296-373), who asks and answers why God became one of us and dwelt among us. A light lunch will be provided and UVA students and faculty will receive a free copy of the text. There's always room for someone new, so register today!
Time: 12:30 (lunch) 1:00-2:00pm