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"There is a profound & mysterious relationship between music & hope, between song & eternal life." — Benedict XVI This Holy Week, conflict has left the holy sites quieter than they've been in living memory. Tonight, let us sing in solidarity. instituteofcatholicculture.org/events/singing… #CatholicX

I want to invite you to join me this Friday evening for a Lenten reflection: Praying Through Suffering, hosted by the @InstituteCC this Friday at 6:30 PM CT. Registration is required but free. Sign up with this link: instituteofcatholicculture.org/events/praying…

Today we celebrate Our Lady of Lourdes, who brings healing to those who seek her. As Lent approaches, discover the Ave Regina Caelorum—the Marian antiphon asking Our Lady to accompany us through this season of spiritual healing. instituteofcatholicculture.org/events/ave-reg… #Catholic

Blessed Feast of St. Scholastica! Did you know that St. Scholastica once prevented St. Benedict, her twin brother, from leaving by praying for a storm? Annie Mitchell shared the beautiful story in last night's pre-class. #Catholic

Dive deeper with Dr. Jared Staudt's free, on-demand Theology 101 course—exploring St. Thomas Aquinas and the foundations of Catholic theology: instituteofcatholicculture.org/courses/theolo… #CatholicX

"Nothing other than you, Lord." This was St. Thomas Aquinas' response when Christ asked what reward he desired for his theological work. Dr. Jared Staudt on St. Thomas Aquinas—the Dominican friar who showed us that faith and reason lead to the same truth: Christ. #Catholic

@xavi87319 @Manhattva @stackerco We are! You’re welcome to join us! It’s completely free. instituteofcatholicculture.org/events/rules-f…

@Manhattva @stackerco And yet, it inspired St Anthony, whose feast day we're celebrating today, to become a hermit and then the father of monks and the monastery movement. One that bear fruit to this day. in fact @InstituteCC will soon offer a video presentation of the rules by Augustine, Basil

What Paul said vs What Jesus said when asked how to achieve salvation: ➡️ Paul. Acts 16:30–31 “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” They answered, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.” Paul’s answer: Believe in Jesus ➡️ Jesus. Matthew 19:16–17, 21 “Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life?” And he said to him, “…If you wish to enter into life, keep the commandments … go, sell your possessions, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.” Jesus’ answer: Keep the commandments, sell possessions and give to the poor, follow him.

"When the same Father Anthony meditated on the depth of the judgment of God, he asked, “Lord, how is it that some die when they are young, while others drag on to extreme old age? And why are some poor and others rich? Why do wicked people prosper and why are the just in need? He heard a voice answering him, “Anthony, keep your attention on yourself; these things are according to the judgment of God, and it is not to your benefit to know anything about them." – from the Sayings of the Desert Fathers. Today, 17 January, is the feast of the Father of Monasticism, St Anthony of Egypt. flic.kr/p/2rSgBxx This beautiful medieval fresco of St Anthony is in Orvieto Cathedral.

The Life of St Anthony the Abbot in a Sienese Altarpiece dlvr.it/TQPWfS

St. Anthony's radical desert life inspired the great rules of Basil, Benedict & Augustine that would shape Christian life for centuries. Starting Jan. 26 explore that wisdom with @Fatherboniface & Fr. Sebastian Walshe of @stmichaelsabbey. instituteofcatholicculture.org/events/rules-f…

One day, on his way to church St. Anthony heard the Gospel: "go, sell all you have, give the money to the poor... come & follow me." He took it as a sign from God & gave up everything to live with Christ in the desert, attracting many who wanted the same way of life.

"What good work shall I do?" St. Antony replied: "All works are not equal. Abraham was hospitable &God was with him. Elijah loved quiet & God was with him. David was humble & God was with him. What your soul desires in following God, that do & keep your heart." 🧵 #Catholic

@bishop_conley What a wonderful initiative!

Next Thursday, Jan. 22, will mark the 53rd anniversary of the ill-fated 1973 Supreme Court decision, Roe vs. Wade, which legalized abortion in the United States at the federal level and paved the way for the violent deaths of millions of unborn children and causing deep, life-long trauma to countless mothers. We are blessed to have in our city and in our state many programs and initiatives already in place that reach out to mothers and their children: Walking with Moms in Need, Women’s Care Center, Birthright, the Nebraska Pregnancy Care Alliance, and St. Gianna’s, Hearts Restored (post-abortion healing), just to name a few. Today, I am excited to announce a new initiative called Mater Filius (Mater Filius is Latin for Mother and Child). Mater Filius is a maternity home that provides a tranquil, safe and family-like setting for pregnant mothers in need. It is my hope and prayer that Mater Filius will build upon the other wonderful pro-life ministries we have in our diocese and in our state, to grow and deepen a culture of life and a civilization of love so that, one day, abortion will not only be illegal, it will be unthinkable! Read my latest column in the Southern Nebraska Register: lincolndiocese.org/op-ed/bishop-s…

Sharing this program from @InstituteCC instituteofcatholicculture.org/events/the-cit… h/t @ccpecknold @CharmaineYoest

As fine educator and a man I consider a friend @ccpecknold Is giving a what I am sure will be a most enlightening. And beneficial to your soul teaching this evening. Sharing program from @InstituteCC instituteofcatholicculture.org/events/the-cit…

Dr. Pecknold examines Augustine's philosophical vision and what The City of God means for our families, societies, and nations today. 2-part series: Tues, Jan 13 & 20 Register now— completely free: instituteofcatholicculture.org/events/the-cit… #CatholicX

Tomorrow: @ccpecknold returns for an exploration of Augustine's City of God When Rome fell, pagans blamed Christians for the empire's collapse. Augustine's response became one of the greatest works in Western civilization. #Catholic

"The family is called to welcome, radiate and show the world the love and presence of Christ.” - Pope Benedict XIV

Baptism is no mere ritual—it is a cosmic battle won. Want to learn more? InstituteofCatholicCulture.org/events/encount… #CatholicX

"Jesus, having descended into the waters, chained fast the strong one, so that we might gain the power to tread upon the serpent. He who is life stopped up the mouth of death." — St. Cyril of Jerusalem #CatholicX