I am pleased to announce that I will be delivering a 2025-2026 series of lectures at my current home parish, St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Houston, titled “Whimsically Encountering the Fathers of Mother Church: Ancient Voices, Modern Hearts.”
In each talk, I will bridge the academic and the devotional by letting the Fathers themselves take charge. I will showcase, among other things, primary excerpts of patristic writings and some of the most compelling (and weird) stories about the lives of the Fathers. I will encourage everyone to enjoy the ancient treasure troves that we will explore together.
I am designing each session in this series to be self-contained. Feel free to join whichever sessions might excite you the most.
Schedule & Registration
- Click here to register for any or all of the sessions.
- There is a modest fee of $15 per session, which is payable inside the registration portal.
- Each session will take place on a Thursday at 6:30 PM.
| October 23 | An Adventure into the Early Church |
| Voices from the Cave A journey from Pentecost to the last Church Father, St. John of Damascus. Explore how the early Church grew and debated through powerful texts and stories. | |
| November 20 | St. Augustine’s Catholic Legacy |
| From the Latin West Discover the life and teachings of St. Augustine of Hippo, whose influence shaped Western Christianity. | |
| January 22 | St. Athanasius Against the World |
| From the Greek East Learn how St. Athanasius defended Christ’s divinity and endured five exiles for the faith. | |
| February 26 | St. Ephrem’s Potent Poetry |
| From the Syriac East Explore the poetic theology of St. Ephrem the Syrian, whose writings challenge and inspire. | |
| March 26 | Praying with the Church Fathers |
| From Their Lips to Our Hearts Pray with the Fathers and seek their intercession as we strive for holiness. |
Finally, here is the official advertisement (graphic) from the parish bulletin:
