What are the Eastern Churches, and why should we care? In the words of Pope John Paul II, “the venerable and ancient tradition of the Eastern Churches is an integral part of the heritage of Christ’s Church, the first need for Catholics is to be familiar with that tradition, so as to be nourished by […]

2010 Seminar with Hieromonk Irenei Steenberg, Ph.D. There is a yearning for mystical experience in our times, a longing to go beyond the narrow confines of sensory data to find meaning and purpose, to experience the Absolute. At the same time there is skepticism and misunderstanding about what constitutes authentic Christian mysticism. Some contemporary Christians […]

A participatory workshop presented by Norbertine Fathers V. Rev. Hugh Barbour, Prior, Fr. Chrysostom Baer, Head Cantor, and Fr. Jerome Molokie. First of a two part series examining the music and chanting traditions of the Western and Eastern Churches. Schedule: 9:30am       Gathering 10:00am     Workshop (starts promptly) 12:00pm     Office of Sext (Sixth Hour Prayers). Lunch follows. 1:00pm       Questions and Answers […]