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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210122T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210122T143000
DTSTAMP:20260530T231028
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SUMMARY:Division\, Decadence\, and Renewal
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, January 22nd in partnership with The Trinity Forum\, The Institute for Human Ecology\, and the Harvard Christian Alumni Society\, we are delighted to welcome author and New York Times columnist Ross Douthat. \nIn Douthat’s book\, The Decadent Society\, he provides an enlightening diagnosis of our modern condition which\, he says\, has been characterized by decadence. Douthat argues that many of today’s discontents and derangements reflect a sense of futility and disappointment—a feeling that the future is not what was promised. \nAlmost a year after its original publication\, we are keen to hear from Ross on what the events of the past year have revealed about our condition and how we might serve as agents of renewal in a divisive and decadent time. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Once you register\, you will receive a confirmation email containing a Zoom invite link\, which will be unique to you.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/division-decadence-and-renewal/
LOCATION:Online Only Event
CATEGORIES:Book Launches,CIC Events,Lecture Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210114T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260530T231028
CREATED:20201120T174748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210115T005132Z
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SUMMARY:The Future of Christian Marriage
DESCRIPTION:Marriage has come a long way since biblical times. Women are no longer property\, and practices like polygamy have long been rejected. The world is wealthier\, healthier\, and more able to find and form relationships than ever. So why are Christian congregations doing more burying than marrying today? Explanations for the recession in marriage range from the mathematical–more women in church than men–to the economic\, and from the availability of sex to progressive politics. But perhaps marriage hasn’t really changed at all. Instead\, there is simply less interest in marriage in an era marked by technology\, gender equality\, and secularization. \nMark Regnerus discusses his new book and explores how today’s Christians find a mate within a faith that esteems marriage but in a world that increasingly yawns at it. His book draws on in-depth interviews with nearly two hundred young-adult Christians from the United States\, Mexico\, Spain\, Poland\, Russia\, Lebanon\, and Nigeria\, in order to understand the state of matrimony in global Christian circles today. \nRegnerus finds that marriage has become less of a foundation for a couple to build upon and more of a capstone. Meeting increasingly high expectations of marriage is difficult\, though\, in a free market whose logic reaches deep into the home today. The result is endemic uncertainty\, slowing relationship maturation\, and stalling marriage. But plenty of Christians innovate\, resist\, and wed\, and this book argues that the future of marriage will be a religious one.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/the-future-of-christian-marriage/
LOCATION:Online Only Event
CATEGORIES:Book Launches,CIC Events,Lecture Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201026T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201026T210000
DTSTAMP:20260530T231028
CREATED:20200917T205431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T203707Z
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SUMMARY:What It Means to Be Human: The Case for the Body in Public Bioethics
DESCRIPTION:A leading expert on public bioethics advocates for a new conception of human identity in American law and policy. \nThe natural limits of the human body make us vulnerable and therefore dependent\, throughout our lives\, on others. Yet American law and policy disregard these stubborn facts\, with statutes and judicial decisions that presume people to be autonomous\, defined by their capacity to choose. As legal scholar O. Carter Snead points out\, this individualistic ideology captures important truths about human freedom\, but it also means that we have no obligations to each other unless we actively\, voluntarily embrace them. Under such circumstances\, the neediest must rely on charitable care. When it is not forthcoming\, law and policy cannot adequately respond. \nWhat It Means to Be Human makes the case for a new paradigm\, one that better represents the gifts and challenges of being human. Inspired by the insights of Alasdair MacIntyre and Charles Taylor\, Snead proposes a vision of human identity and flourishing that supports those who are profoundly vulnerable and dependent—children\, the disabled\, and the elderly. To show how such a vision would affect law and policy\, he addresses three complex issues in bioethics: abortion\, assisted reproductive technology\, and end-of-life decisions. Avoiding typical dichotomies of conservative-versus-liberal and secular-versus-religious\, Snead recasts debates over these issues and situates them within his framework of embodiment and dependence. He concludes that\, if the law is built on premises that reflect the fully lived reality of life\, it will provide support for the vulnerable\, including the unborn\, mothers\, families\, and those nearing the end of their lives. In this way\, he argues\, policy can ensure that people have the care they need in order to thrive. \nIn this provocative and consequential book\, Snead rethinks how the law represents human experiences so that it might govern more wisely\, justly\, and humanely.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/what-it-means-to-be-human-the-case-for-the-body-in-public-bioethics/
LOCATION:Online Only Event
CATEGORIES:Book Launches,CIC Events,Lecture Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200917T190000
DTSTAMP:20260530T231028
CREATED:20200828T145352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200917T215921Z
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SUMMARY:Serving Those Who Serve
DESCRIPTION:The Archbishop will discuss the important role that the Archdiocese for the Military Services\, USA has in our country and its crucial relationship with our armed forces. \nPlease send in your questions to Rosemary at rosemary.eldridge@cicdc.org.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/serving-those-who-serve/
LOCATION:Online Only Event
CATEGORIES:CIC Events,Lecture Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200608T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200608T190000
DTSTAMP:20260530T231028
CREATED:20200604T163749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200610T155006Z
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SUMMARY:Evangelizing in an Anxious Age: A Catholic Moral Response to Bigotry
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to an online public dialogue on how Catholics can combat bigotry with the help of the Gospel. \nLouis Brown\, Executive Director of Christ Medicus Foundation\, and Montse Alvarado\, Executive Director and Vice President of Becket Law\, will share their reflections on the killing of George Floyd and subsequent protests and riots\, in addition to their personal experiences regarding race and how it has influenced their lives as Catholics. \nIn addition\, they will discuss discriminatory responses by some government leaders against people of faith during the COVID-19 lockdowns\, and how we as Catholics can best evangelize to our communities during this anxious time. \nCatholic Resources:\nNational Black Catholic organizations\n\nNational Hispanic Catholic Organizations 
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/evangelizing-in-an-anxious-age-a-catholic-moral-response-to-bigotry/
LOCATION:Online Only Event
CATEGORIES:CIC Events,Lecture Series,Panel Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200519T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200519T190000
DTSTAMP:20260530T231028
CREATED:20200429T142110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200519T215704Z
UID:1949-1589911200-1589914800@cicdc.org
SUMMARY:I Served A Saint
DESCRIPTION:Mario Enzler\, a former Swiss Guard\, honors the centenary of the birth of St. John Paul II by sharing his experiences of intimate contact with the Pope during his service and how it led him to deepen his Catholic commitment through the cultivation of Christian virtue. \nYou can submit your questions beforehand to Rosemary at events@cicdc.org or comment during the livestreamed event using YouTube’s comment feature. \n  \nPurchase Your Copy\n  \n   \n 
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/i-served-a-saint/
LOCATION:Online Only Event
CATEGORIES:Book Launches,CIC Events,Lecture Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200507T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200507T190000
DTSTAMP:20260530T231028
CREATED:20200417T131401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200507T215949Z
UID:1881-1588874400-1588878000@cicdc.org
SUMMARY:Theology of Home: Finding the Eternal in the Everyday
DESCRIPTION:Learn how you can create a deeper sense of the divine as Theology of Home co-authors\, Carrie Gress and Noelle Mering\, share their vision for home. \nDuring this livestreamed YouTube event\, Carrie and Noelle will share behind-the-cover secrets on making this book\, offer insights on the many domestic and career details that women face everyday\, and extensively answer your questions. \nYou can submit your questions beforehand to Rosemary at events@cicdc.org or comment during the livestreamed event using YouTube’s comment feature. \n  \nPurchase Your Copy\n  \nBook Description:\nHome. It is an elegant word\, at once both simple and far-reaching. Home is a place to live in and feel comfortable\, but it is much more than that. \nHome is where we are nurtured\, where we live\, and where we love. The language of Home is universal. It is where we find the eternal in the everyday. \nBut the Home has been neglected. To millions of women today\, there is nothing worse than being a “homemaker.” If only they knew the supreme value (and reward) of giving loved ones a place to call Home. \nWhether you live in a sprawling estate or a humble dwelling\, whether alone or with a crowd\, this is far more than a book of beautiful photos and great décor ideas. You will also learn how to create a deeper sense of the divine through: \n\nCreating a welcoming environment that starts with your Door\nFostering a sense of remembrance through images\, scents\, and activities that will keep your family recollecting joy\, family\, and Christ\nMaking your home a place for joyful gatherings and spiritual growth through an emphasis on light\nPrioritizing family dinners to feed the body and the soul\nOpening up your Home to those around you\, spreading the joy and peace of Christ with your hospitality\nAnd much more. . .
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/theology-of-home-finding-the-eternal-in-the-everyday/
LOCATION:Online Only Event
CATEGORIES:Book Launches,Lecture Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200423T190000
DTSTAMP:20260530T231028
CREATED:20200415T140723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200507T021453Z
UID:1864-1587664800-1587668400@cicdc.org
SUMMARY:Drinking with Your Patron Saints: The Sinner's Guide to Honoring Namesakes and Protectors
DESCRIPTION:Have a drink with the CIC! \n Specifically\, have a saint inspired cocktail curated by Michael Foley-a serious Catholic and mixologist- and author of our best selling book “Drinking with the Saints”.  \nDuring this livestreamed YouTube event\, Michael will be discussing his newest book\, “Drinking with Your Patron Saints: The Sinner’s Guide to Honoring Namesakes and Protectors.” Michael will start by walking you through some of his signature drinks\, the identity of which you can find here\, so you can find the ingredients and prepare it\, followed by a presentation. From there the floor—we mean screen—will be opened up to questions. \nYou can submit your questions beforehand by emailing Rosemary at events@cicdc.org\, responding to your registration confirmation email\, or ask them live via the comment and chat feature on YouTube.  \nWe look forward to sharing a drink with you and discussing how the saints and their inspired cocktails can boost your spirits and spirituality. \n  \nPurchase Your Copy\n 
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/drinking-with-your-patron-saints-the-sinners-guide-to-honoring-namesakes-and-protectors/
LOCATION:Online Only Event
CATEGORIES:Book Launches,CIC Events,Lecture Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200305T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200305T140000
DTSTAMP:20260530T231028
CREATED:20200204T194757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200414T124640Z
UID:1579-1583413200-1583416800@cicdc.org
SUMMARY:The Ethics of CRISPR and Genetically Modified Humans
DESCRIPTION:After the Human Genome Project\, the field of genetics had laid dormant until recently.  The surprising advance of CRISPR technology allows scientists and amateurs to edit the DNA of plants\, animals and humans.  There is a heated debate about whether we should use this technology not only to correct genetic illnesses\, but also to enhance humanity. With the news of the birth of babies in China through CRISPR gene editing of embryos\, we have crossed the boundary of genetically modified humans. Would this technology create superior offspring who would be healthier\, smarter\, and live longer? Could such technology change human nature in a radical and possibly disastrous way? \nThis lunch hour talk will look at the state of the technology and offer some ethical reflections on its use.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/the-ethics-of-crispr-and-genetically-modified-humans/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
CATEGORIES:CIC Events,Lecture Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260530T231028
CREATED:20200121T221359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200225T202020Z
UID:1545-1581530400-1581537600@cicdc.org
SUMMARY:A Saint\, from Washington? The Extraordinary Life of Ven. Aloysius Schwartz
DESCRIPTION:Can a saint come from Washington\, DC? Please join us as Fr. Dan Leary discusses the extraordinary life of Venerable Aloysius Schwartz. Fr. Al\, as he was affectionately known to those he served\, was a priest of the Archdiocese of Washington who became a missionary to serve the poor. His cause for canonization was opened in 2004 and in a major step towards sainthood\, Pope Francis declared him Venerable in 2015. You can learn more about the organization he founded to care for the poor at World Villages for Children. Since his death in 1992\, Fr. Al’s work has been extended to Brazil\, Honduras\, and Africa\, in addition to the institutions he founded in Korea\, the Philippines\, and Mexico. Please join us to learn more about the remarkable faith and courage of this holy priest. \n“This is the secret of constant joy: Unselfishness\, which means love. You must be unselfish to practice charity. You must go out to others and think of them.”\n\n\n-Ven. Aloysius Schwartz
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/a-saint-from-washington-the-extraordinary-life-of-ven-aloysius-schwartz/
CATEGORIES:Lecture Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200130T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200130T200000
DTSTAMP:20260530T231028
CREATED:20190911T180856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191104T145027Z
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SUMMARY:American Priest: The Ambitious Life and Conflicted Legacy of Notre Dame's Father Ted Hesburgh
DESCRIPTION:A provocative new biography probes deeply into the storied life of Father Ted Hesburgh\, the well-loved but often controversial president of Notre Dame University. \nConsidered for many decades to be the most influential priest in America\, Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh\, played what many consider pivotal roles in higher education\, the Catholic Church\, and national and international affairs. American Priest examines his life and his many and varied engagements—from the university he led for thirty-five years to his associations with the Vatican and the White House—and evaluates the extent and importance of his legacy. \nAuthor and Notre Dame priest-professor Wilson D. Miscamble tracks how Hesburgh transformed Catholic higher education in the postwar era and explores how he became a much-celebrated voice in America at large. Yet\, beyond the hagiography that often surrounds Hesburgh’s legacy lies another more complex and challenging story. What exactly were his contributions to higher learning; what was his involvement in the civil rights movement; and what was the nature of his role as advisor to popes and presidents? \nUnderstanding Hesburgh’s life and work illuminates the journey that the Catholic Church traversed over the second half of the twentieth century. Exploring and evaluating Hesburgh’s importance\, then\, contributes not only to the colorful history of Notre Dame but also to comprehending the American Catholic experience.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/american-priest-the-ambitious-life-and-conflicted-legacy-of-notre-dames-father-ted-hesburgh/
CATEGORIES:Lecture Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191211T210000
DTSTAMP:20260530T231028
CREATED:20190911T183109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191104T163153Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Poetry in DC
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy spiked eggnog and seasonal treats as local young professionals\, along with members of The Thomas More Society of America\, bring the spirit of the season to DC with their favorite Christmas poems. \nFestive attire encouraged! 100% Scrooge-Free: No cost to attend. \nAPPLY TO BE A READER\nIf you are interested in reading a poem\, please email cbyrnes38@yahoo.com by Tuesday\, December 3\, 2019. \nDue to the great interest in this annual event\, we are unfortunately not able to accommodate all requests to be a reader. Those affiliated with the co-sponsoring groups (Thomas More Society of America members and the Catholic Information Center) will receive precedence to become readers.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/christmas-poetry-in-dc-5/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Lecture Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191210T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260530T231028
CREATED:20190920T135704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191202T183056Z
UID:1207-1576000800-1576008000@cicdc.org
SUMMARY:Freedom in Christ (Part 4): True Freedom in the Arts--Beauty and Devotion in Catholic Art
DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to be truly free? Is it merely a matter of exercising our rights and resisting coercion? Or is it something more? This four-part series aims to illumine the freedom Christ promises in the life of grace\, and to discern how this be lived out in today’s world. \nCatholics are heirs to the most remarkable heritage of art — painting\, sculpture\, architecture\, literature\, music\, even film — that the world has ever known. Yet in the modern period faith and art often diverge\, as art itself often diverges from beauty. How should we understand faith and art in our current culture? \nFor guidance\, Dr. Thomas Hibbs’ lecture\, “True Freedom in the Arts: Beauty and Devotion in Catholic Art\,” will look to the thought and artistic images of two Catholic friends\, Jacques Maritian\, one of the great Thomists of the 20th century\, and Georges Rouault\, perhaps the finest religious artist of the century. \nThis event is free and open to the public. A light reception will follow the lecture.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/freedom-in-christ-part-4/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
CATEGORIES:CIC Events,Lecture Series,Partnership Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260530T231028
CREATED:20190924T152134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191104T145137Z
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SUMMARY:The Irony of Modern Catholic History: How the Church Rediscovered Itself and Challenged the Modern World to Reform
DESCRIPTION:A powerful new interpretation of Catholicism’s dramatic encounter with modernity\, by one of America’s leading intellectuals\n\nThroughout much of the nineteenth century\, both secular and Catholic leaders assumed that the Church and the modern world were locked in a battle to the death. The triumph of modernity would not only finish the Church as a consequential player in world history; it would also lead to the death of religious conviction. But today\, the Catholic Church is far more vital and consequential than it was 150 years ago. Ironically\, in confronting modernity\, the Catholic Church rediscovered its evangelical essence. In the process\, Catholicism developed intellectual tools capable of rescuing the imperiled modern project.\n\nA richly rendered\, deeply learned\, and powerfully argued account of two centuries of profound change in the church and the world\, The Irony of Modern Catholic History reveals how Catholicism offers twenty-first century essential truths for our survival and flourishing.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/the-irony-of-modern-catholic-history/
CATEGORIES:Book Launches,Lecture Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191113T200000
DTSTAMP:20260530T231028
CREATED:20190920T135333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191104T145205Z
UID:1206-1573668000-1573675200@cicdc.org
SUMMARY:Authentic Freedom in the Novels of Graham Greene
DESCRIPTION:The Thomistic Institute and Catholic Information Center present a lecture by Prof. Frederick Bauerschmidt of Loyola University Maryland titled “Authentic Freedom in the Novels of Graham Greene.” \nThis lecture will explore how the genre of narrative is uniquely useful in showing the nature of true freedom. Three of Graham Green’s “Catholic novels\,” The Power and the Glory (1940)\, The Heart of the Matter (1948)\, and The End of the Affair (1951) will be discussed as examples of the narrative depiction of the interplay of human freedom and divine grace. \nProf. Bauerschmidt’s talk will be the third in a four part lecture series co-sponsored by the Thomistic Institute and CIC on freedom in Christ. A light reception will follow the talk.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/freedom-in-christ-part-3/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
CATEGORIES:CIC Events,Lecture Series,Partnership Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191016T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191016T200000
DTSTAMP:20260530T231028
CREATED:20190920T133718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240210T174037Z
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SUMMARY:Freedom in Christ (Part 2)
DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to be truly free? Is it merely a matter of exercising our rights and resisting coercion? Or is it something more? This four-part series aims to illumine the freedom Christ promises in the life of grace\, and to discern how this be lived out in today’s world. \nPart Two-Freedom and Principles of Catholic Social Thought\nThis talk first sketches a “Catholic constitution of liberty” drawing on the paradoxical assertion in Centesimus Annus §41 that liberty is predicated on a dependent\, obedient posture that is proper to rational creatures. I argue that the principles of a free society\, antecedently cherished by classical liberals\, with some variation\, can be derived from this liberty of dependence. This lecture secondly develops a thesis about the possibility of a natural alliance between Catholic thought and classical liberalism\, especially in regard to contemporary threats to the common good rooted in both collectivist and individualist attacks on the family and constituting a new formulation of the social question. \nThis event is free\, open to the public\, and will be followed by a reception with light refreshments.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/freedom-in-christ-part-2/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
CATEGORIES:CIC Events,Lecture Series,Partnership Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191010T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191010T200000
DTSTAMP:20260530T231028
CREATED:20190816T181832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191010T195208Z
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SUMMARY:The Happiest Wives: What do faith\, feminism & politics have to do with the quality of women’s marriages in America?
DESCRIPTION:W. Bradford Wilcox\, the Director of the National Marriage Project at the University of Virginia\, will discuss the role that religious faith—as well as feminism and politics—plays in fostering higher-quality marriages for women in the United States. His research is regularly featured in the New York Times\, The Atlantic\, National Review Online\, and other outlets. Wilcox is also a Senior Fellow of the Institute for Family Studies and a Visiting Scholar at the American Enterprise Institute. He invites you to follow him on Twitter @WilcoxNMP. \nThere will be a light reception following the lecture. \n 
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/the-happiest-wives-what-do-faith-feminism-politics-have-to-do-with-the-quality-of-womens-marriages-in-america/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
CATEGORIES:CIC Events,Lecture Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180910T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180910T190000
DTSTAMP:20260530T231028
CREATED:20190816T181820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T173030Z
UID:418-1536602400-1536606000@cicdc.org
SUMMARY:The Human Advantage: The Future of American Work in an Age of Smart Machines
DESCRIPTION:Bestselling author and economist Jay W. Richards makes the definitive case for how the free market and individual responsibility can save the American Dream in an age of automation and mass disruption. \nFor two and a half centuries\, America has been held together by the belief that if you work hard and conduct yourself responsibly in this country\, you will be able to prosper and leave a better life for your children. But over the past decade\, that idea has come into crisis. A recession\, the mass outsourcing of stable jobs\, and a coming wave of automation that will replace millions of blue- and white-collar jobs alike have left many people worried that the game is rigged and that our best days are behind us. \nIn this story-driven manifesto on the future of American work\, Jay Richards argues that such thinking is counterproductive–making us more fragile\, more dependent\, and less equipped to succeed in a rapidly changing economy. If we’re going to survive\, we need a new model for how ordinary people can thrive in this age of mass disruption. Richards pulls back the curtain on what’s really happening in our economy\, dispatching myths about capitalism\, greed\, and upward mobility. And he tells the stories of how real individuals have begun to rebuild a culture of virtue\, capitalizing on the skills that are most uniquely human: creativity\, resilience\, and empathy for the needs of others. \nDestined to take its place alongside classics like Economics in One Lesson\, The Human Advantage is the essential book for understanding the future of American work\, and how each of us can make this era of staggering change work on our behalf. \nBooks available for purchase at the CIC.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/the-human-advantage-the-future-of-american-work-in-an-age-of-smart-machines/
CATEGORIES:CIC Events,Lecture Series,Partnership Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180719T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180719T190000
DTSTAMP:20260530T231028
CREATED:20190816T181739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T173449Z
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SUMMARY:Remembering Fr. Arne Panula
DESCRIPTION:The Catholic Information Center invites you to gather with Fr. Charles Trullols and friends to remember and celebrate Fr. Arne Panula who we lost this time last year. \n 
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/remembering-fr-arne-panula/
CATEGORIES:CIC Events,Lecture Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180517T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180517T190000
DTSTAMP:20260530T231028
CREATED:20190816T181739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T174402Z
UID:402-1526580000-1526583600@cicdc.org
SUMMARY:Find Your Whistle: Simple Gifts Touch Hearts and Change Lives
DESCRIPTION:Four-Time International Whistling Champion Christopher Ullman presents Find Your Whistle\, the heartwarming\, hilarious\, and outrageous journey of a Washington and Wall Street insider who uses his simple gift to touch hearts and change lives. In this sweet and authentic memoir\, world whistling champion Christopher Ullman a managing director at one of the world s most powerful private equity firms tells readers how he found\, developed\, and shares his whistle with big-wig politicians\, special needs children\, Wall Street billionaires\, and more than 400 people on their birthdays every year. \nChris inspires readers to find their simple gift – their whistle – and make the world a better place.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/find-your-whistle-simple-gifts-touch-hearts-and-change-lives/
CATEGORIES:Book Launches,CIC Events,Lecture Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180503T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180503T190000
DTSTAMP:20260530T231028
CREATED:20190816T181739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T181245Z
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SUMMARY:Unrepeatable: Cultivating the Unique Calling of Every Person
DESCRIPTION:“Every person is the way of the Church”-St. John Paul II \nWhat if we were able to gain profound insight into the unique design\,\ncreative drive\, and potential destiny of the people in our lives? The bold\npromise of this book is that we can. This ability carries an awesome\nresponsibility: We must all be mentors and midwives to the personal\nvocations of others. \nUnrepeatable is about the urgent need for each of us\nto cultivate the vocations of others and the steps we should take to do it\nwell. By smartly weaving evocative stories of those who have radically\nlived out their callings with practical tools for discernment and\nmentorship\, Burgis and Miller—who have a combined twenty-five years\nof experience helping people and organizations discover their purpose—\nturn staid perceptions of vocation on their head.\nUnrepeatable will equip you to: \n• Renew your parish\, school\, community\, or company by empowering every member to discover\, embrace\, and fully\nlive out their unique calling\n• Confidently teach and mentor young people in critical skills of discernment and decision-making\n• Know and be known by others in a deeply personal way through a technique that unlocks and awakens the deepest\ndesires of the heart\nAs we enter into the stories of others’ lives\, we enter into the story of God’s love. There is no greater adventure. Unrepeatable\ninvites you to be a part of it.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/unrepeatable-cultivating-the-unique-calling-of-every-person/
CATEGORIES:Book Launches,CIC Events,Lecture Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180426T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180426T190000
DTSTAMP:20260530T231028
CREATED:20190816T181739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190925T145549Z
UID:395-1524765600-1524769200@cicdc.org
SUMMARY:Why Liberalism Failed
DESCRIPTION:Has liberalism failed because it has succeeded? \nOf the three dominant ideologies of the twentieth century—fascism\, communism\, and liberalism—only the last remains. This has created a peculiar situation in which liberalism’s proponents tend to forget that it is an ideology and not the natural end-state of human political evolution. As Patrick Deneen argues in this provocative book\, liberalism is built on a foundation of contradictions: it trumpets equal rights while fostering incomparable material inequality; its legitimacy rests on consent\, yet it discourages civic commitments in favor of privatism; and in its pursuit of individual autonomy\, it has given rise to the most far-reaching\, comprehensive state system in human history. Here\, Deneen offers an astringent warning that the centripetal forces now at work on our political culture are not superficial flaws but inherent features of a system whose success is generating its own failure.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/why-liberalism-failed/
CATEGORIES:Book Launches,CIC Events,Lecture Series,Partnership Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180319T190000
DTSTAMP:20260530T231028
CREATED:20190816T181739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190925T151456Z
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SUMMARY:Science and Religion: The Myth of Conflict
DESCRIPTION:Stephen Barr\, President of The Society of Catholic Scientists\, discusses the unique relationship between faith and science and highlights how his organization combats this myth. \n\nThe Society of Catholic Scientists is an international lay organization founded in June of 2016 to foster fellowship among Catholic scientists and to witness to the harmony of faith and  reason. \nThe Society hopes to answer the call of Pope St. John Paul II that ‘members of the Church who are active scientists’ be of service to those who are attempting to ‘integrate the worlds of science and religion in their own intellectual and spiritual lives.’ The Society will do this through annual conferences\, symposia and seminars\, discussion groups\, lectures\, and other activities. \nIn its first year\, the SCS grew to 500 members. Nearly a hundred scientists attended its inaugural conference in April\, 2017\, along with theologians\, philosophers\, and historians. \nThe Society also provides opportunities for Catholic undergraduates\, graduate students\, and postdoctoral researchers in the natural sciences to get to know and interact with more senior colleagues. In this way the Society hopes to provide role models and mentors for young Catholics who are on the way to possible careers in science. \nTheir core mission is: \n\nTo foster fellowship among Catholic scientists.\nTo witness to the harmony between the vocation of scientist and the life of faith.\nTo be a forum for reflection upon and discussion of questions concerning the relation of science and the Catholic faith.\nTo act as a resource for Catholic educators\, pastors\, and lay people\, and for journalists and members of the general public who have questions about the significance of scientific theories and discoveries and about the relation of science and faith.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/science-and-religion-the-myth-of-conflict/
CATEGORIES:CIC Events,Lecture Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180208T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180208T190000
DTSTAMP:20260530T231028
CREATED:20190816T181734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190925T152349Z
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SUMMARY:Soli Deo Gloria Sacred Art: Catholicism and Craftsmanship
DESCRIPTION:If you’ve been to the CIC recently I’m sure you’ve noticed the beautiful\, richly engraved religious woodwork that we have available. We are excited to announce that craftsman John McCarthy will join us to discusses the artistic techniques\, advanced technology\, and the historical and religious symbolism that each piece of his work reflects. \nIn the meantime\, you can learn more about the process and the inspiration behind John’s work by visiting his website here.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/soli-deo-gloria-sacred-art-catholicism-and-craftsmanship/
CATEGORIES:CIC Events,Lecture Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171108T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171108T190000
DTSTAMP:20260530T231028
CREATED:20190816T181734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190925T155446Z
UID:377-1510164000-1510167600@cicdc.org
SUMMARY:Finding God in the Modern World (Part 3)
DESCRIPTION:The Drama of Grace\nSigrid Undset and the Narrative of Conversion\nwith Fr. Raymund Snyder\, OP\nSigrid Undset is best known for her novel Kristin Lavransdatter\, which earned her the Nobel Prize in 1928. Although she is acclaimed for the historical and psychological realism of this portrait of a 14th Norwegian woman\, her novels also contain a deeper layer of richness that can only properly be appreciated through a theological lens. In this lecture\, Fr. Snyder will present some of Undset’s stories of conversion in light of St. Thomas Aquinas’s doctrine of grace. Undset’s writings illustrate to modern readers the beauty of a heart transformed by the God who is ever ancient and ever new.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/finding-god-in-the-modern-world-part-3/
CATEGORIES:CIC Events,Lecture Series,Partnership Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171102T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171102T190000
DTSTAMP:20260530T231028
CREATED:20190816T181734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190925T160225Z
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SUMMARY:Just Right: A Life in Pursuit of Liberty
DESCRIPTION:Lee Edwards is the preeminent historian of the conservative movement. But as this riveting memoir makes clear\, he has not simply observed conservatism as a detached scholar; he has been active on the national stage longer than any other conservative in America. \nSince committing his life to pro-freedom and anticommunist efforts as a young man in 1956\, he has been present at nearly every major event of the modern conservative movement. In his tireless pursuit of liberty\, Dr. Edwards has combined politics\, policy\, and philosophy. \nHis memoir is full of colorful stories from a man who has done it all in a remarkable\, multifaceted career and appears at a critical time in the history of American conservatism. In an inspiring final chapter aimed at the rising generation\, Dr. Edwards shows how conservatives can remain a major political and philosophical force in America.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/just-right-a-life-in-pursuit-of-liberty/
CATEGORIES:Book Launches,CIC Events,Lecture Series
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