Christianity

Midnight Lands Episode 1: Sub-Theocracy, Post-Theocracy, and Genuine Catholic Theology, with Dr. Matthew Dal Santo

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Dr. Matthew Dal Santo joins Spencer to discuss his Communio article (https://www.communio-icr.com/articles/print/a-theological-reading-of-the-russian-regime-sergei-bulgakov-and-the-theocra) on Russia’s political regime. We discuss some of the distinctions between being “sub-theocratic”, “post-theocratic”, and anti-theocratic, as well as how these categories intersect with genuine and degraded theologies. This podcast is brought to you by Spencer Hess with the support of The Maurin … Read more

Coming: Aristotle’s Virtue Ethics (Summer Seminar 2025)

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We need a solid understanding of ethics now more than ever, and knowing Aristotle’s Ethics can help us with that. Starting May 19, Dr Laurie Johnson will lead a four week series on Aristotle’s Virtue Ethics, with an emphasis on its use in Christian theology and practice in the final session. The class will take place on four Mondays: May 19 & 26th, June 2 & 9. Readings will be supplied but reading is not mandatory.

TMA Speaker Series Presents Eugene McCarraher, author of The Enchantments of Mammon

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On April 7, at 7 p.m. the Maurin Academy will host Dr Eugene McCarraher, author of The Enchantments of Mammon, live on Zoom for Patreon subscribers and guests registered on Eventbrite. Dr. McCarraher will speak on “The Enchantments of Mammon and Techne” as part of the Maurin Academy 2025 speaker series. Join this live event by becoming a patron of the Maurin Academy, or register on Eventbrite.

February Communio Study Circle Reading Update

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Our February Communio Study Circle reading has been decided! We will be reading through Chapter Two of Sophia, The Wisdom of God: An Outline of Sophiology by Sergei Bulgakov. Where to buy the book: Angelico Press Abe Books We will meet in person and online on Saturday, February 15 at 4 pm US Central Time. … Read more

Season 3, Ep. 25: The Gap in God’s Country (On Laurie’s new book, ft. Special Guest Caleb Owens)

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Spencer and special guest Caleb Owens interview Laurie Johnson about her newly published book, The Gap in God’s Country: A Longer View on Our Culture Wars. For more information about this book and where to buy it, as well as information about a series of talks she’ll give on themes from the book, check out: https://pmaurin.org/2024/11/02/the-gap-in-gods-country-themes-discussion-with-laurie-johnson-coming-up/

What we are Reading this Fall

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Some New World Myths of Supernatural Belief in a Secular Age By: Peter Harrison Capital Hates Everyone Fascism or Revolution By: Maurizio Lazzarato The Worlds of Public Health Anthropological Excursions 1st Edition By: Didier Fassin Silent Coup How Corporations Overthrew Democracy By: Claire Provost, Matt Kennard The Need for Roots By: Simone Weil On the Ecclesiastical Mystagogy A Theological Vision … Read more

The Spiritual Crises of Modernity: From Nominalism to Nihilism

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The Spiritual Crises of Modernity: From Nominalism to Nihilism A Maurin Academy course with Deacon Christopher May 7 pm CDT live on Zoom on Tuesdays October 08, 15, 22, 29 Reportedly, William Temple, who became the Archbishop of Canterbury in 1942, once asked his father, who was then the Archbishop: “Father, why don’t philosophers rule … Read more