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SUMMARY:The Company We Keep
DESCRIPTION:“No one has greater love than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” –John 15:13 \nWhat does it mean to live friendship as a Christian? In a culture of fleeting connections and digital noise\, The Company We Keep offers a compelling return to the wisdom of Aristotle\, St. Thomas Aquinas\, the Gospel\, and Christian tradition to rediscover the lost art and meaning of true friendship as a vital part of holiness and discipleship. \nJoin Catholic philosopher and author Michael Pakaluk at the CIC for the launch of his latest book on Friday\, October 10th at 2:00 PM EDT. \nIn The Company We Keep: True Friendship and Why it Matters\, Dr. Pakaluk invites the reader to see friendship not as optional\, but essential: a moral\, spiritual\, and deeply human bond that reflects our highest calling. With clarity and warmth\, he explores the kinds of friendship that shape our lives—from casual camaraderie to the deep\, sacrificial love between spouses\, parents\, and children. \nWhether you seek richer relationships\, deeper community\, or a more meaningful life of faith\, this book will challenge and inspire you to choose your company wisely—and to become the kind of friend that is crucial and indispensable in the lives of your loved ones. It is a book about community\, growing in love\, and following Christ more closely—together. \nOctober 10th Schedule: \n\n1:40 pm EDT: Registration check-in begins\n2:00 pm EDT: Michael Pakaluk’s presentation (this portion will be offered both in-person and virtually via a livestream)\n3:00 pm EDT: Booksigning by Dr. Pakaluk along with a coffee and tea time social\n4:00 pm EDT: Conclusion\n\nThe Company We Keep will be available to purchase at the CIC bookstore. RSVP today!
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LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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