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SUMMARY:The Shock of Holiness
DESCRIPTION:Is holiness actually shocking? What is romantic about the everyday life of a holy person?  Philosopher and author Michael Pakaluk seeks to answer those questions and challenge readers to pursue both holiness and romance in his new book\, The Shock of Holiness: Finding the Romance of Everyday Life. \nThe CIC invites you to join Dr. Michael Pakaluk for the launch of his new book here on Wednesday\, August 27\, 2025 at 6:00 PM EDT. \nIn The Shock of Holiness\, Dr. Pakaluk invites readers to ponder not only the extraordinary witnesses of the saints but also the smaller instances of grace in everyday life — from the holiness of mothers at daily Mass to thoughts on a crucifix versus a cross to a concise reasoning of Jesus’ true presence in the Eucharist. \nHe will discuss some of the most basic challenges in life — marriage and sex\, contraception\, sacrifice\, raising children\, and emulating the saints — and how holiness in those places can be achieved. \nAugust 27th Schedule: \n\n5:40 pm EDT: Doors open for registrant check-in\n6:00 pm EDT: Michael Pakaluk’s presentation (this portion will be offered both in-person and virtually via a livestream)\n7:00 pm EDT: Booksigning by Dr. Pakaluk and a light happy hour\n8:00 pm EDT: Conclusion\n\nThe Shock of Holiness will be available to purchase at the CIC bookstore. RSVP today!
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