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The Church of Saint Agnes has served the Catholic faithful of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis since 1887.
Undoubtedly Christians have prayerfully reflected on the sorrow of the Blessed Virgin Mary from the beginning of the Church. The historical record of the devotion goes back to A.D. 1239 and the founders of the Servites (Order of the Servants of the Blessed Virgin Mary) who took up the sorrows of Mary, standing under the Cross, as their primary devotion.We invite you to deepen your heartfelt sorrow for the sufferings of Christ and His mother.
Undoubtedly Christians have prayerfully reflected on the sorrow of the Blessed Virgin Mary from the beginning of the Church. The historical record of the devotion goes back to A.D. 1239 and the founders of the Servites (Order of the Servants of the Blessed Virgin Mary) who took up the sorrows of Mary, standing under the Cross, as their primary devotion.We invite you to deepen your heartfelt sorrow for the sufferings of Christ and His mother.
Undoubtedly Christians have prayerfully reflected on the sorrow of the Blessed Virgin Mary from the beginning of the Church. The historical record of the devotion goes back to A.D. 1239 and the founders of the Servites (Order of the Servants of the Blessed Virgin Mary) who took up the sorrows of Mary, standing under the Cross, as their primary devotion.We invite you to deepen your heartfelt sorrow for the sufferings of Christ and His mother.
Undoubtedly Christians have prayerfully reflected on the sorrow of the Blessed Virgin Mary from the beginning of the Church. The historical record of the devotion goes back to A.D. 1239 and the founders of the Servites (Order of the Servants of the Blessed Virgin Mary) who took up the sorrows of Mary, standing under the Cross, as their primary devotion.We invite you to deepen your heartfelt sorrow for the sufferings of Christ and His mother.
Undoubtedly Christians have prayerfully reflected on the sorrow of the Blessed Virgin Mary from the beginning of the Church. The historical record of the devotion goes back to A.D. 1239 and the founders of the Servites (Order of the Servants of the Blessed Virgin Mary) who took up the sorrows of Mary, standing under the Cross, as their primary devotion.We invite you to deepen your heartfelt sorrow for the sufferings of Christ and His mother.
Undoubtedly Christians have prayerfully reflected on the sorrow of the Blessed Virgin Mary from the beginning of the Church. The historical record of the devotion goes back to A.D. 1239 and the founders of the Servites (Order of the Servants of the Blessed Virgin Mary) who took up the sorrows of Mary, standing under the Cross, as their primary devotion.We invite you to deepen your heartfelt sorrow for the sufferings of Christ and His mother.
Undoubtedly Christians have prayerfully reflected on the sorrow of the Blessed Virgin Mary from the beginning of the Church. The historical record of the devotion goes back to A.D. 1239 and the founders of the Servites (Order of the Servants of the Blessed Virgin Mary) who took up the sorrows of Mary, standing under the Cross, as their primary devotion.We invite you to deepen your heartfelt sorrow for the sufferings of Christ and His mother.
Great ideas have good consequences. Bad ideas, of course, lead to enumerable errors, sins, and calamities. This year for our Lenten Lecture Series we are focusing on well-known Modern Philosophers, Scientists and Movements whose ideas have caused great problems for the world.
Great ideas have good consequences. Bad ideas, of course, lead to enumerable errors, sins, and calamities. This year for our Lenten Lecture Series we are focusing on well-known Modern Philosophers, Scientists and Movements whose ideas have caused great problems for the world.
Great ideas have good consequences. Bad ideas, of course, lead to enumerable errors, sins, and calamities. This year for our Lenten Lecture Series we are focusing on well-known Modern Philosophers, Scientists and Movements whose ideas have caused great problems for the world.
Great ideas have good consequences. Bad ideas, of course, lead to enumerable errors, sins, and calamities. This year for our Lenten Lecture Series we are focusing on well-known Modern Philosophers, Scientists and Movements whose ideas have caused great problems for the world.
Great ideas have good consequences. Bad ideas, of course, lead to enumerable errors, sins, and calamities. This year for our Lenten Lecture Series we are focusing on well-known Modern Philosophers, Scientists and Movements whose ideas have caused great problems for the world.
Great ideas have good consequences. Bad ideas, of course, lead to enumerable errors, sins, and calamities. This year for our Lenten Lecture Series we are focusing on well-known Modern Philosophers, Scientists and Movements whose ideas have caused great problems for the world.
To begin Lent, we welcomed Father Sebastian Walshe of the Norbertines of St. Michael's Abbey in Orange County, California to lead us in a parish retreat. Taking place from February 26th-28th, our retreat focused on learning how to joyfully live out our prayer and penance by modeling our lives after the beatitudes.
To begin Lent, we welcomed Father Sebastian Walshe of the Norbertines of St. Michael's Abbey in Orange County, California to lead us in a parish retreat. Taking place from February 26th-28th, our retreat focused on learning how to joyfully live out our prayer and penance by modeling our lives after the beatitudes.
To begin Lent, we welcomed Father Sebastian Walshe of the Norbertines of St. Michael's Abbey in Orange County, California to lead us in a parish retreat. Taking place from February 26th-28th, our retreat focused on learning how to joyfully live out our prayer and penance by modeling our lives after the beatitudes.
To begin Lent, we welcomed Father Sebastian Walshe of the Norbertines of St. Michael's Abbey in Orange County, California to lead us in a parish retreat. Taking place from February 26th-28th, our retreat focused on learning how to joyfully live out our prayer and penance by modeling our lives after the beatitudes.
The 2022 Saint Agnes Lenten Lecture Series is dedicated to the theme of Dante Alighieri's, "The Divine Comedy." The fifth lecture in this year's series is presented by Dr. Mary Reichardt and is entitled, "Purgatorio: Seven Terraces."
The 2022 Saint Agnes Lenten Lecture Series is dedicated to the theme of Dante Alighieri's, "The Divine Comedy." The fourth lecture in this year's series is presented by Dr. Mark Spencer and is entitled, "Purgatorio: Antepurgatory & Eden."
The 2022 Saint Agnes Lenten Lecture Series is dedicated to the theme of Dante Alighieri's, "The Divine Comedy." The third lecture in this year's series is presented by Dr. Patrick Gardner and is entitled, "Inferno: Lower Hell."
The 2022 Saint Agnes Lenten Lecture Series is dedicated to the theme of Dante Alighieri's, "The Divine Comedy." The second lecture in this year's series is presented by Dr. Catherine Deavel and is entitled, "Inferno: Upper Hell."
The 2022 Saint Agnes Lenten Lecture Series is dedicated to the theme of Dante Alighieri's, "The Divine Comedy." The first lecture in this year's series is presented by Dr. Billy Junker and is entitled, "Inferno: Antechamber."
Season 3 of Quick Talks has an outstanding list of speakers from spring 2021, including Fr. Jeffrey Kirby, Pater Edmund Waldstein and Brandon McGinley. This talk is by Fr. Kirby on the subject of his recent book, "Real Religion." Thank you for tuning in!
Season 3 of Quick Talks has an outstanding list of speakers from spring 2021, including Fr. Jeffrey Kirby, Pater Edmund Waldstein and Brandon McGinley. This talk is by Pater Edmund on the subject of Catholic Action. Thank you for tuning in!
Season 3 of Quick Talks has an outstanding list of speakers from spring 2021, including Fr. Jeffrey Kirby, Pater Edmund Waldstein and Brandon McGinley. This talk is by Brendon McGinley and is called "IT IS RIGHT AND JUST." Thank you for tuning in!
The final installment of Latin III, a bonus reading that is included to finish off the course. Enjoy!
Latin Class III is taught by Dr. James May. These lessons presuppose familiarity with the rudiments of Latin grammar, specifically the first units in "A Primer of Ecclesiastical Latin" by John F. Collins. The course continues and will begin with Unit 35 homework, covering the remaining grammatical concepts in the Collins book.
Latin Class III is taught by Dr. James May. These lessons presuppose familiarity with the rudiments of Latin grammar, specifically the first units in "A Primer of Ecclesiastical Latin" by John F. Collins. The course continues and will begin with Unit 35, covering the remaining grammatical concepts in the Collins book.
Latin Class III is taught by Dr. James May. These lessons presuppose familiarity with the rudiments of Latin grammar, specifically the first units in "A Primer of Ecclesiastical Latin" by John F. Collins. The course continues and will begin with Unit 34 homework, covering the remaining grammatical concepts in the Collins book.
Latin Class III is taught by Dr. James May. These lessons presuppose familiarity with the rudiments of Latin grammar, specifically the first units in "A Primer of Ecclesiastical Latin" by John F. Collins. The course continues with Unit 34, covering the remaining grammatical concepts in the Collins book.
Latin Class III is taught by Dr. James May. These lessons presuppose familiarity with the rudiments of Latin grammar, specifically the first units in "A Primer of Ecclesiastical Latin" by John F. Collins. The course continues with Unit 33 homework, covering the remaining grammatical concepts in the Collins book.
Latin Class III is taught by Dr. James May. These lessons presuppose familiarity with the rudiments of Latin grammar, specifically the first units in "A Primer of Ecclesiastical Latin" by John F. Collins. The course continues with Unit 33, covering the remaining grammatical concepts in the Collins book.
Latin Class III is taught by Dr. James May. These lessons presuppose familiarity with the rudiments of Latin grammar, specifically the first units in "A Primer of Ecclesiastical Latin" by John F. Collins. The course continues with Unit 32 homework, covering the remaining grammatical concepts in the Collins book.
Latin Class III is taught by Dr. James May. These lessons presuppose familiarity with the rudiments of Latin grammar, specifically the first units in "A Primer of Ecclesiastical Latin" by John F. Collins. The course continues and will begin with Unit 32, covering the remaining grammatical concepts in the Collins book.
Latin Class III is taught by Dr. James May. These lessons presuppose familiarity with the rudiments of Latin grammar, specifically the first units in "A Primer of Ecclesiastical Latin" by John F. Collins. The course continues and will begin with Unit 31 homework, covering the remaining grammatical concepts in the Collins book.
Latin Class III is taught by Dr. James May. These lessons presuppose familiarity with the rudiments of Latin grammar, specifically the first units in "A Primer of Ecclesiastical Latin" by John F. Collins. The course continues and will begin with Unit 31, covering the remaining grammatical concepts in the Collins book.
Latin Class III is taught by Dr. James May. These lessons presuppose familiarity with the rudiments of Latin grammar, specifically the first units in "A Primer of Ecclesiastical Latin" by John F. Collins. The course continues and will begin with Unit 30 homework, covering the remaining grammatical concepts in the Collins book.
Latin Class III is taught by Dr. James May. These lessons presuppose familiarity with the rudiments of Latin grammar, specifically the first units in "A Primer of Ecclesiastical Latin" by John F. Collins. The course continues with Unit 30, covering the remaining grammatical concepts in the Collins book.
Latin Class III is taught by Dr. James May. These lessons presuppose familiarity with the rudiments of Latin grammar, specifically the first units in "A Primer of Ecclesiastical Latin" by John F. Collins. The course continues with Unit 29 homework, covering the remaining grammatical concepts in the Collins book.
Latin Class III is taught by Dr. James May. These lessons presuppose familiarity with the rudiments of Latin grammar, specifically the first units in "A Primer of Ecclesiastical Latin" by John F. Collins. The course continues with Unit 29, covering the remaining grammatical concepts in the Collins book.
Latin Class III is taught by Dr. James May. These lessons presuppose familiarity with the rudiments of Latin grammar, specifically the first units in "A Primer of Ecclesiastical Latin" by John F. Collins. The course continues with Unit 28 homework, covering the remaining grammatical concepts in the Collins book.
The 2021 Saint Agnes Lenten Lecture Series is dedicated to the theme of Saint Joseph as Model for Christians. Today's lecture is by Fr. Michael Becker, the former rector of the diocesan minor seminary.
The 2021 Saint Agnes Lenten Lecture Series is dedicated to the theme of Saint Joseph as Model for Christians. Today's lecture is by Fr. Joseph Kuharski, a local priest and spiritual director.
The 2021 Saint Agnes Lenten Lecture Series is dedicated to the theme of Saint Joseph as Model for Christians. Today's lecture is by Rev. Mr. Joseph Michalak, a local permanent deacon and professor of theology.
The 2021 Saint Agnes Lenten Lecture Series is dedicated to the theme of Saint Joseph as Model for Christians. Today's lecture is by Dr. Kevin Ferdinand, the Headmaster of Saint Agnes schools, a gifted educator a learned professor and a friend to all.
The 2021 Saint Agnes Lenten Lecture Series is dedicated to the theme of Saint Joseph as Model for Christians. Today's lecture is by Archbishop Bernard Hebda of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.
The 2021 Saint Agnes Lenten Lecture Series is dedicated to the theme of Saint Joseph as Model for Christians. Today's lecture is by Fr. Timothy Cloutier, a local pastor and eminent canonist.
Latin Class III is taught by Dr. James May. These lessons presuppose familiarity with the rudiments of Latin grammar, specifically the first units in "A Primer of Ecclesiastical Latin" by John F. Collins. The course continues and will begin with Unit 28, covering the remaining grammatical concepts in the Collins book.
Latin Class III is taught by Dr. James May. These lessons presuppose familiarity with the rudiments of Latin grammar, specifically the first units in "A Primer of Ecclesiastical Latin" by John F. Collins. The course continues with Unit 27 homework, covering the remaining grammatical concepts in the Collins book.
Latin Class III is taught by Dr. James May. These lessons presuppose familiarity with the rudiments of Latin grammar, specifically the first units in "A Primer of Ecclesiastical Latin" by John F. Collins. The course continues and will begin with Unit 27, covering the remaining grammatical concepts in the Collins book.
Latin Class III is taught by Dr. James May. These lessons presuppose familiarity with the rudiments of Latin grammar, specifically the first units in "A Primer of Ecclesiastical Latin" by John F. Collins. The course continues and will begin with Unit 26, covering the remaining grammatical concepts in the Collins book.
Latin Class III is taught by Dr. James May. These lessons presuppose familiarity with the rudiments of Latin grammar, specifically the first units in "A Primer of Ecclesiastical Latin" by John F. Collins. The course continues and will begin with Unit 26, covering varioius grammatical concepts in the Collins book.
Latin Class III is taught by Dr. James May. These lessons presuppose familiarity with the rudiments of Latin grammar, specifically the first units in "A Primer of Ecclesiastical Latin" by John F. Collins. The course continues and will begin with Unit 25, covering the remaining grammatical concepts in the Collins book.
Latin Class III is taught by Dr. James May. These lessons presuppose familiarity with the rudiments of Latin grammar, specifically the first units in "A Primer of Ecclesiastical Latin" by John F. Collins. The course continues and will begin with Unit 24, covering the remaining grammatical concepts in the Collins book. This is the homework for unit 24.
Latin Class III is taught by Dr. James May. These lessons presuppose familiarity with the rudiments of Latin grammar, specifically the first units in "A Primer of Ecclesiastical Latin" by John F. Collins. The course continues and will begin with Unit 24, covering the remaining grammatical concepts in the Collins book.
Rev. Mark Moriarty, Pastor of the Church of Saint Agnes, delivers the next installment of a homily series in the Year of St. Joseph.
Deacon Nathan Allen of the Church of Saint Agnes, delivers the next installment of a homily series in the Year of St. Joseph.
Deacon Nathan Allen picks up from the previous lesson to introduce students to Unit 13.
Rev. Mark Moriarty, Pastor of the Church of Saint Agnes, delivers the next installment of a homily series in the Year of St. Joseph.
Deacon Nathan Allen picks up from the previous lesson to introduce students to Unit 12.
Rev. Mark Moriarty, Pastor of the Church of Saint Agnes, delivers the next installment of a homily series in the Year of St. Joseph.
Dr. Erika Kidd is an Associate Professor of Catholic Studies and Director of the Graduate Program who writes and speaks on St. Augustine and the Augustinian tradition. In today’s Quick Talk she shares why silence isn’t merely emptiness or the clearing of noise, rather learning to hear God speaking to us and reorienting our attention toward the voice of the Father. Augustine describes this as God’s pasture on the food of truth; longing to cultivate our minds to hear and deepen our love for the Word.
Deacon Nathan Allen picks up from the previous lesson to introduce students to Unit 11.
Frs. Moriarty and McConville, and Deacon Nathan Allen explore the virtue of temperance.
Rev. Mark Moriarty, Pastor of the Church of Saint Agnes, delivers the next installment of a homily series in the Year of St. Joseph.
The late Russian dissident writer and critic of the Soviet regime, Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, was notoriously mistrustful of solicitous biographers quick to capitalize on his fame, but who fell short of understanding his motivations and the role faith played in his life. Solzhenitsyn closed the doors on many writers with one exception: a young Catholic author. Joseph Pearce's collection of personal interviews with Solzhenitsyn became the source for his acclaimed book, “Solzhenitsyn: A Soul in Exile”. Solzhenitsyn shared with Pearce his personal stories of the sufferings endured in the Gulags, his exile, published work, and more importantly, how the depth of his Christian faith fueled his hope for the life to come.
Deacon Nathan Allen picks up from the previous lesson to introduce students to Unit 10.
Rev. James P. McConville, Parochial Vicar of the Church of Saint Agnes, delivers the next installment of a homily series in the Year of St. Joseph.
Mary is tied to God's entrance into salvation history. The Mother of God, this Daughter Zion, brings God into the fullness of time and human existence by her fiat. Brandon Wanless, theology teacher at Saint Agnes school asserts that Mary is the hinge of the all salvation history, the fulfillment of faithful Israel and the beginning of faithful Church.
Deacon Nathan Allen continues his instruction of the Latin language with the latest release of Unit 9.
Rev. Mark Moriarty, Pastor of the Church of Saint Agnes, delivers the next installment of a homily series in the Year of St. Joseph.
God has a plan for your family. Yet how do we discern our family’s uniqueness and fulfill the mission God intends for us in a focused and intentional way? Karl Hendrickson, assistant headmaster at Saint Agnes school, and his wife Renee share how they came to discover their family’s charism and place their trust in God’s love and Will for their lives.
Deacon Nathan Allen continues his instruction of the Latin language with the latest release of Unit 8.
Rev. James P. McConville, Parochial Vicar of the Church of Saint Agnes, delivers the next installment of a homily series in the Year of St. Joseph.
What is the Christian response to death and suffering? Dr. Ralph Martin, president of Renewal Ministries, and professor at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, Michigan, joins Quick Talks to discuss this question in light of God’s plan for the reparation of sin, and trust in His Providence when grappling with the fear of death.
Deacon Nathan Allen continues his instruction of the Latin language with the latest release of Unit 7.
Rev. Mark Moriarty, Pastor of the Church of Saint Agnes, delivers the seventh of a homily series in the Year of St. Joseph.
Dr. Emily Dahdah, Associate Director of Catholic Education at the Archdiocese of Saint Paul, discusses the book, "Introduction to Christianity" by Josef Cardinal Ratzinger. One of the most celebrated of the Cardinal's books, Ratzinger questions why the key truths of Christianity have not taken root in the hearts and minds of our contemporaries, and proposes Christianity as the only remedy for satisfying man's profound need for God.
Deacon Nathan Allen continues his instruction of the Latin language with the latest release of Unit 6.
Rev. Mark Moriarty, Pastor of the Church of Saint Agnes, delivers the sixth of a homily series in the Year of St. Joseph.
Rev. Mark Moriarty, Pastor of the Church of Saint Agnes, delivers the fifth of a homily series in the Year of St. Joseph.
Our first episode of the new season of Quick Talks hits the ground running. We are honored to present our first guest, Msgr. James Shea, President of University of Mary. Msgr. Shea talks to us about the university's groundbreaking book, "From Christendom to Apostolic Mission, Pastoral Strategies For An Apostolic Age". To order the book visit, https://www.amazon.com/dp/099887289X?ref=myi_title_dp
Deacon Nathan Allen continues his instruction of the Latin language with the latest release of Unit 5.
Rev. Mark Moriarty, Pastor of the Church of Saint Agnes, delivers the fourth of a homily series in the Year of St. Joseph.
Rev. Mark Moriarty, Pastor of the Church of Saint Agnes, delivers the third of a homily series in the Year of St. Joseph.
Deacon Nathan Allen continues his instruction of the Latin language with the latest release of Unit 4.
Rev. James McConville, Parochial Vicar of the Church of Saint Agnes, delivers the second of a homily series in the Year of St. Joseph.
Deacon Nathan Allen continues his instruction of the Latin language with the latest release of Unit 3.
Saint Agnes Clergy teach about the Virtue of Fortitude. Fr. McConville discusses the virtue of fortitude in general. Fr. Moriarty speaks about virtues associated to fortitude: industriousness, magnanimity, magnificence, patience and perseverance. Dcn. Allen talks about certain opposing traits to fortitude, as well as Saints (St. Juan Diego and the Old Testament Saint Judas Maccabeus) who exemplified the virtue of fortitude.
Rev. James McConville, Parochial Vicar of the Church of Saint Agnes, delivers the first of a homily series in the Year of St. Joseph.
Latin Class II is taught by Dr. James May. These lessons presuppose familiarity with the rudiments of Latin grammar, specifically Units 1-13 in "A Primer of Ecclesiastical Latin" by John F. Collins. The course will begin with Unit 14: “Third Declension Nouns,” and proceed to cover the remaining grammatical concepts in the Collins book.
Latin I, taught by Deacon Nathan Allen begins with Unit 1 of "A Primer of Ecclesiastical Latin" by John F. Collins, No prior knowledge of Latin is required. Completion of the course will provide a foundation in basic Latin grammar and vocabulary, and assist the students in following along with the Church’s liturgy and prayers in the Church’s official language.
Frs. Moriarty and McConville, and Deacon Nathan Allen explore the corporal works of mercy.
Father Mark Moriarty, pastor at Saint Agnes teaches us the meaning behind Septuagesima, Lent, Easter, Ascension and Pentecost.
Father James P. McConville teaches us the meaning behind the liturgical seasons of Advent and Christmas for Family Catechesis at the Church of Saint Agnes.
Deacon Allen teaches us the meaning behind Ordinary Time for Family Catechesis at the Church of Saint Agnes.
Fr. James McConville explores "Lucia di Lammermoor" in this installment of "The Sacred in Opera". "Lucia" is an opera in three acts by Gaetano Donizetti, loosely based upon Sir Walter Scott's historical novel "The Bride of Lammermoor".
Dr. David Deavel, editor of Logos and visiting professor at Catholic Studies, gives a lecture on one of the greatest Catholic minds, English convert St. John Henry Newman and explores why he should be a Doctor of the Church.
Kevin O'Brien, EWTN personality and director of Theater of the Word, examines Tolkien's influence on the life of C.S. Lewis. Prior to his conversion, the author of "The Chronicles of Narnia" viewed myths as lies, but Lewis was challenged by Tolkien's assertion that imagination, myth, and storytelling are God-given abilities that reveal the deepest truths of reality.
In the last part of our series, Deacon Nathan Allen is asked compelling questions about the historical and present reality of our mission to Japan.
In part IV of this talk on "The Japanese Martyrs," Deacon Nathan Allen explores the life of Bl. Justus Takayama and the Christian martyrs of Japan.
In Part III, Deacon Allen discusses the persecution and torture of Christians at the hands of both enemies of the faith and the apostate Catholics who helped them--some of which are depicted in Shūsaku Endō's book "Silence".
In Part II, Deacon Allen guides us through the political and cultural landscape that Catholic missionaries encountered upon arriving in Japan.
From Shinto to the incompatible and foreign Buddhist faith, Deacon Allen traces the history of religion in Japan, laying the groundwork for the arrival of Christian missionaries and the persecution of their growing numbers.
Fr. Mark Moriarty interviews Mark Pilon and Paul LeVoir about Gregorian Chant and what attracted them to this style of music at Saint Agnes.
In this episode, Fr. McConville takes us through a tour of the Georges Bizet's opéra comique "Carmen".
Fr. Joseph Koterski, S.J., associate professor at Fordham University and director of The Cardinal Kung Foundation, reflects on the life of Ignatius Cardinal Kung Pin-Mei. Cardinal Kung spent 30 years in prison for refusing to cooperate with the Chinese communist program to persecute the Church in China. To learn more about Cardinal Kung, visit www.cardinalkungfoundation.org.
This magnificent live recording by the High School Concert Chorale and the Madrigal Singers, directed by Mrs. Donna May, was performed on March 13, 2011. For more information about Saint Agnes School, please visit http://saintagnesschool.org.
In this series, Fr. James McConville looks at "Thaïs," an opera by Jules Massenet based on the novel Thaïs by Anatole France. Thaïs is an historical story that takes place in Egypt about a monk's attempts to convert the Venus-worshipping protagonist to Christianity, but succumbs to his true motivations.
This magnificent live recording by the High School Concert Chorale and the Madrigal Singers, directed by Mrs. Donna May, was performed on March 13, 2011. For more information about Saint Agnes School, please visit http://saintagnesschool.org.
Who was Dietrich von Hildebrand? Dr. Mark Spencer, professor of philosophy at University of St. Thomas, explores the rich life and thought of Dietrich von Hildebrand: defender of the faith and ardent opponent to Hitler's Germany who was described by Pope Pius XII as "the twentieth-century Doctor of the Church" for his philosophical contribution to Christian thought.
Grades 6-8 Lesson: Stump the Priest with Frs. Moriarty and McConville, and Deacon Nathan Allen.
Grades 1-2 Lesson: Dawn Beardsley recaps the year and Introduces students to the Ten Commandments.
Our May 13 class includes a brief introduction with announcements, recitation of the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and a talk on the Immaculate heart of Mary.
This magnificent live recording by the High School Concert Chorale and the Madrigal Singers, directed by Mrs. Donna May, was performed on March 13, 2011. For more information about Saint Agnes School, please visit http://saintagnesschool.org.
In this series, Fr. James McConville unpacks the importance of opera through the lens of the French Catholic pianist and composer Francis Jean Marcel Poulenc.
Dr. Michael Naughton, Director of the Center for Catholic Studies, asks the question, "how do we respond in a crisis?" and looks for answers in Josef Pieper's seminal work "Leisure: The Basis of Culture," our faith, and his own personal reflections that became the basis for his latest book, "Getting Work Right". To learn more about Catholic Studies visit: https://www.stthomas.edu/cathstudies/.
This magnificent live recording by the High School Concert Chorale and the Madrigal Singers, directed by Mrs. Donna May, was performed on March 13, 2011. For more information about Saint Agnes School, please visit http://saintagnesschool.org.
This magnificent live recording by the High School Concert Chorale and the Madrigal Singers, directed by Mrs. Donna May, was performed on March 13, 2011. For more information about Saint Agnes School, please visit http://saintagnesschool.org.
In the final installment of his four-part series on the call to holiness, Fr. James McConville discusses how prayer and meditation is key towards increasing our closeness to God and developing a life disposed for eternal beatitude.
This magnificent live recording by the High School Concert Chorale and the Madrigal Singers, directed by Mrs. Donna May, was performed on March 13, 2011. For more information about Saint Agnes School, please visit http://saintagnesschool.org.
This magnificent live recording by the High School Concert Chorale and the Madrigal Singers, directed by Mrs. Donna May, was performed on March 13, 2011. For more information about Saint Agnes School, please visit http://saintagnesschool.org.
This magnificent live recording by the High School Concert Chorale and the Madrigal Singers, directed by Mrs. Donna May, was performed on March 13, 2011. For more information about Saint Agnes School, please visit http://saintagnesschool.org.
In Part III of the Call to Holiness series, Fr. McConville reviews the previous class and describes what it means to put what we've learned into action.
Mr. John M. DeJak, co-editor of "With God in America" and President of Father Gabriel Richard High School in Ann Arbor, Michigan, shares the story of Servant of God Walter Ciszek and how this famed Jesuit can teach about complete trust in God's Providence.
Fr. James McConville, Parochial Vicar for the Church of Saint Agnes, delves into Part II of this 4-part series on the call to holiness. In this episode Father McConville takes us through "Grace and Virtue" to unpack how God's assistance manifests in our lives through grace and two types of virtue: theological and human virtue. To view the slideshow go to: https://youtu.be/Jszox5AO_uE
In Part I of a four-part series, Fr. James McConville, Parochial Vicar of the Church of Saint Ages, addresses the call to holiness through the lens of Christian morality. To view the slideshow presentation visit: https://youtu.be/mtdGrz3noa0.
Our first speaker, Nell O'Leary Alt, is the managing editor for Blessed Is She, and she talks to us today about the challenges and opportunities in light of COVID-19.
Joseph Pearce takes on the conversion of Evelyn Waugh, one of the most popular English Catholic writers of the 20th century, notable for his best-selling "Brideshead Revisited."
Nancy C. Brown, author of the first biography of Frances Chesterton: "The Woman Who Was Chesterton," shares how Frances converted to the Catholic faith only after her renowned husband, G.K. Chesterton.
Deacon Nathan Allen lectures on the life of Msgr. Ronald Knox, a former Anglican convert to the Catholic faith most famous as a writer, theologian, and Catholic priest.
In 2015, the Church of Saint Agnes hosted its annual Lenten Lectures on the theme "Catholic Converts." Dale Ahlquist, president of the Society of G.K. Chesterton, spoke on Chesterton as an English Catholic convert who arose from his Anglican roots to become known as "the Apostle of Common Sense."
Fr. James McConville, Parochial Vicar of the Church of Saint Agnes, delivers a sermon on heaven, holiness, and finishing the race toward eternal beatitude.
Deacon Allen wraps up this 4-part series on Tolkien's Catholicism by examining the moral worldview of the man and his work.
Deacon Allen continues with the third part in our series on "Catholicism of Tolkien". In this episode Deacon investigates the Marian figures in Tolkien's famous novel.
Deacon Nathan unpacks Christ-like figures in Tolkien's famous trilogy and the author's subtle catholicity grounded throughout the work.
On Easter Sunday Fr. Moriarty continues the homily series about 'The Four Last Things,' with a look at what paradise and eternal beatitude look like for the Catholic.
Deacon Nathan Allen begins this 4-part exploration into Tolkien's Lord of the Rings by examining his biography to uncover the religious symbolism behind Tolkien's masterpiece.
Fr. Mark Moriarty gives a sermon on the Tenth Station of the Cross on Good Friday, April 10, 2020.
The Passion of Our Lord, Jesus Christ, According to St. John was recorded live at the Church of Saint Agnes on Good Friday, April 10, 2020.
Father Mark Moriarty, pastor of the Church of Saint Agnes, guides us through a recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet.
Today, our lesson will feature the six commandments (precepts) of the Church that help us to stay holy.
Greeting, students! For our next lesson we will discuss the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Turn to page 53 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church
In this talk in the series of the Four Last Things, Deacon Allen explores how to prepare for a good death.
Deacon Nathan Allen discusses what it means to enter into Christ's ministry and our baptismal calling as priest, prophet, and king.
Is God's mercy available to us in this life to avoid the pains of Hell? Does Hell exist? What about the theory of universal salvation? Is it consist with the words of Our Lord?
Fortunatianus was bishop of Aquileia in the middle of the 4th century. His commentary on the Gospels, which was used by later writers such as Jerome, was thought to be lost, apart from three short excerpts which were discovered only in the 20th century.
Christ tells us to turn the other cheek, to forgive, because rancor will only poison the soul.
Rulers and their subjects, God's priests--all of us are weak and sinful human beings. For every good king there was a bad king. In today's sermon, Deacon Allen explores why Jeremiah calls his people to account, and why we must not run away from God's Calling.
Christ entered this world and took on our human nature; born from a woman and under the law.
'Ephphatha' or "be opened!" is the word Jesus Christ uses when curing the deaf mute. Immediately the man’s ears were opened, his speech impediment was removed, and he spoke plainly. Do we listen to what God has to say to us?
Fr. Mark Moriarty, Pastor at the Church of Saint Agnes, prays the Stations of the Cross by St. Alphonsus Liguori. The Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be have been omitted so that the listener can contribute with these prayers.
Deacon Nathan Allen speaks of the glory of the Transfiguration, and how Lent strips away what anchors us to this world in preparation for Easter.
Deacon Nathan Allen's sermon on Holy Thursday describes how St. John the Evangelist's gospel is a theological reflection on the person of Jesus Christ.
Chants of the Mass Ordinary XVII Sundays in Advent & in Lent Kyrie (C), Sanctus, Agnus Dei Chanted by Paul and Thomas LeVoir
The 2019 Lenten Lectures focused on "Spiritual Masters" of the Catholic faith, and featured notables speakers such as Dr. David Deavel, Sr. Margaret Mary O'Brien, OP, Elizabeth Kelly, Sr. Teresa Christi Balek, OP, Fr. Robert Altier, and Dr. Kevin Ferninandt.
The 2019 Lenten Lectures focused on "Spiritual Masters" of the Catholic faith, and featured notables speakers such as Dr. David Deavel, Sr. Margaret Mary O'Brien, OP, Elizabeth Kelly, Sr. Teresa Christi Balek, OP, Fr. Robert Altier, and Dr. Kevin Ferninandt.
The 2019 Lenten Lectures focused on "Spiritual Masters" of the Catholic faith, and featured notables speakers such as Dr. David Deavel, Sr. Margaret Mary O'Brien, OP, Elizabeth Kelly, Sr. Teresa Christi Balek, OP, Fr. Robert Altier, and Dr. Kevin Ferninandt.
The 2019 Lenten Lectures focused on "Spiritual Masters" of the Catholic faith, and featured notables speakers such as Dr. David Deavel, Sr. Margaret Mary O'Brien, OP, Elizabeth Kelly, Sr. Teresa Christi Balek, OP, Fr. Robert Altier, and Dr. Kevin Ferninandt.
The 2019 Lenten Lectures focused on "Spiritual Masters" of the Catholic faith, and featured notables speakers such as Dr. David Deavel, Sr. Margaret Mary O'Brien, OP, Elizabeth Kelly, Sr. Teresa Christi Balek, OP, Fr. Robert Altier, and Dr. Kevin Ferninandt.
The 2019 Lenten Lectures focused on "Spiritual Masters" of the Catholic faith, and featured notables speakers such as Dr. David Deavel, Sr. Margaret Mary O'Brien, OP, Elizabeth Kelly, Sr. Teresa Christi Balek, OP, Fr. Robert Altier, and Dr. Kevin Ferninandt.
The theme for 2020 was “The Sexual Revolution, the Catholic Church, and God’s Plan for Life and Love,” featuring excellent and qualified speakers who offered the history of the sexual revolution and its effects, as well as solid arguments in defense of the Church’s teaching on sexual ethics and the integrity of the family.
The theme for 2020 was “The Sexual Revolution, the Catholic Church, and God’s Plan for Life and Love,” featuring excellent and qualified speakers who offered the history of the sexual revolution and its effects, as well as solid arguments in defense of the Church’s teaching on sexual ethics and the integrity of the family.
The theme for 2020 was “The Sexual Revolution, the Catholic Church, and God’s Plan for Life and Love,” featuring excellent and qualified speakers who offered the history of the sexual revolution and its effects, as well as solid arguments in defense of the Church’s teaching on sexual ethics and the integrity of the family.