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When some particularly weighty and exacting thing needs to be said, there is no substitute for the written word. The pen affords a unique medium for an author—allowing a particular form of persusasiveness, clarity, and wit in the expression of one's ideas. Hence, the Alcuin Institute has posted here various essays that one may find interesting or useful—be it some degree of intellectual stimulation, or else as a reliable remedy for insomnia. Enjoy!
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June 1
Dr. Richard Meloche examines the writings of Bl. Alcuin of York on music and the unique power that it holds over men and women, tempering and rousing alike, in mysterious fashion, the passions deep within the soulRead More -
May 31
Dcn. Harrison Garlick offers some Pentecost reflections on the Holy Spirit, C.S. Lewis’ “Chronicles of Narnia,” Confession, and the relationship between Aslan and the White WitchRead More -
May 1
Eli Stone takes a passage from the “Exact Exposition of the Orthodox Faith” of St. John of Damascus to explaining the Damascene's firm grasp on the body-soul distinction, and explores its implications for Christian theologyRead More -
April 30
Dcn. Harrison Garlick takes a look at Dante's Purgatorio, finding there an excellent illustration of humility and suggesting that one of the best ways to cultivate humility is to exercise a related virtue: docilityRead More -
April 1
Mason Beecroft takes a look at two major writings of St. Irenaeus of Lyons; namely, the “Demonstration of Apostolic Preaching” and “Against Heresies,” situating both texts in their historical context and offering a summary of Irenaeus’ main ideasRead More
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