Theology on Tap

If you are interested in learning about and discussing issues concerning our faith today, in a casual relaxed atmosphere, then Theology on Tap is for you!

New Talks for Fall 2008

Tuesday, October 7, 2008 "The Prayerful Journey"
Speaker: Father Louis Roy OP

Have you ever had a hard time in prayer? Do you feel that some forms of prayer are better suiting than others? Has the rosary or meditation ever been daunting? Come and hear Father Louis Roy OP, professor of systematic theology at Dominican University College in Ottawa, talk on different forms of prayer.

Tuesday, October 21 "Angels and Demons"
Speaker: Father Joseph Lee

Seen the Exorcist? Pondered over a Ouiji board? Wondering what this Halloween thing is about? Curious about Angelic powers? Does St. Michael really have a sword? Come and hear Father Joseph Lee FSSP explain both what the Catholic Church teaches about Angels and Demons and more importantly just what they can (and can’t) do to us.

Tuesday, November 4 "Eastern Christianity"
Speaker: Father Galadza

Ever wondered about this married priest thing? And what about the “de-centralization” of Rome to local National Churches? Did you know about the many priests and bishops that suffered Siberian exile for their Catholic faith? The Eastern Catholic Churches – such as the Ukrainian Catholic, Melkite, Maronite and others, remain a mystery to most Catholics because they are such a small minority. Father Galadza, Kule Family Associate Professor of Eastern Christian Liturgy at St. Paul University, will deal with several of the issues regarding Eastern Catholicism, and more importantly, present an overview of what Vatican II and other magisterial documents say about Eastern Catholic theology, liturgy and spirituality.

Tuesday, November 18 "Gerard Manley Hopkins and the Secret of Happiness"
Speaker: Christine Schintgen

As a complement to the conceptual truths of philosophy and theology, great literature embodies truth in works that are beautiful, giving new freshness and vitality to the perennial teachings arrived at by reason and faith. This talk will elaborate on how Gerard Manley Hopkins, a Roman Catholic poet and priest, conveys beauty, truth, and goodness through his stunningly lovely poetry. It also attempts to explain, through an appreciation of his poetry, what enabled Hopkins to exclaim, at the end of his life, “I am so happy.”