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Alcuin understood that the movement of the mind from a state of ignorance to a state of knowledge, though at times difficult, ought not be a cold, sterile, and impersonal act that hardens the soul. Education should instead resemble a well-planned meal, advancing from course to course, each plate preparing the next, in the end leaving the guest utterly satisfied, yet somehow desiring more. The pleasure of the feast is a result of the company kept and the food served. Alcuin maintained that the best intellectual diet consisted of ‘ancient’ fare, that is ‘toothsome food’ that has been proven to cause health and vitality.

The Alcuin Institute seeks to return to this kind of education, one that is at once broad and deep, yet light and whimsical, and thoroughly grounded in the primary sources of the Christian West; the deer and pheasant to be found in our very own precincts. Such a feast among friends in Christ is “the best that life can offer.”

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Third Wednesday Reading Group: A Christmas Carol

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Instituto Alcuino Convivio Socrático

5/17/2021 18:40 | 6–7:30 pm | St. Pius X
 

“La fe y la razón son como las dos alas con las cuales el espíritu humano se eleva hacia la contemplación de la verdad. Dios ha puesto en el corazón del hombre el deseo de conocer la verdad y, en definitiva, de conocerle a Él para que, conociéndolo y amándolo, pueda alcanzar también la plena verdad sobre sí mismo”

—Papa San Juan Pablo II, Fides et Ratio, Prólogo

¡Únase al Instituto Alcuino para uno de nuestros emblemáticos Convivios Socráticos - nuestra forma elegante de decir, comida, amistad y buena conversación centrada en un conjunto particular de fuentes primarias! De acuerdo con el tema de la formación diocesana Revelación: Natural y Divina, exploraremos varios temas como la naturaleza de la verdad, la armonía de la fe y la razón, la relación entre la Sagrada Escritura y la Sagrada Tradición, y las tensiones que parecen existir entre la fe y los hallazgos de la ciencia moderna. Nuestra esperanza es que a medida que leamos estos textos y participemos en la discusión, podamos aprender más sobre los cuatro elementos centrales de la revelación de Dios al hombre:
  1. “Quid est Veritas?”- ¿Qué es verdad?
  2. ¿Cuál es la relación entre la Fe y la Razón?
  3. ¿Cómo encajan la Escritura y la Tradición?
  4. ¿Cómo podemos reconciliar las aparentes contradicciones entre Fe y Ciencia?
Como siempre, nuestra conversación se complementará con abundante comida y bebida, así que invite a un amigo y “¡vengan, razonemos juntos!”

Southern Vicariate Convivium

5/12/2021 16:54 | 9am–2pm | St. John the Evangelist (McAlester, OK)
“Faith and reason are like two wings on which the human spirit rises to the contemplation of truth; and God has placed in the human heart a desire to know the truth—in a word, to know Himself—so that, by knowing and loving God, men and women may also come to the fullness of truth about themselves.” —Pope St. John Paul II, Fides et Ratio, Preface
Join the Alcuin Institute for one of our signature Socratic Convivia—our fancy way of saying food, friendship, and good conversation centered around a particular set of primary sources! In keeping with the Diocesan formation theme Revelation: Natural & Divine, we will take a look at various subjects such as the nature of truth, the harmony of faith and reason, the relationship between Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition, and the tensions that seem to exist between faith and the findings of modern science. Our hope is that, as we read these texts and engage in discussion, we'll be able to learn more about four central elements of God's revelation to man:
  1. “Quid est Veritas?”—“What is Truth?”
  2. What is the relationship between Faith & Reason?
  3. How do Scripture & Tradition fit together?
  4. How can we reconcile apparent contradictions between Faith & Science?
As always, our conversation will be augmented with an abundance of fine food and drink, so invite a friend and “come, let us reason together!”

Eastern Vicariate Convivium

4/23/2021 16:54 | 9am–2pm | St. Brigid (Tahlequah)
“Faith and reason are like two wings on which the human spirit rises to the contemplation of truth; and God has placed in the human heart a desire to know the truth—in a word, to know Himself—so that, by knowing and loving God, men and women may also come to the fullness of truth about themselves.” —Pope St. John Paul II, Fides et Ratio, Preface
Join the Alcuin Institute for one of our signature Socratic Convivia—our fancy way of saying food, friendship, and good conversation centered around a particular set of primary sources! In keeping with the Diocesan formation theme Revelation: Natural & Divine, we will take a look at various subjects such as the nature of truth, the harmony of faith and reason, the relationship between Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition, and the tensions that seem to exist between faith and the findings of modern science. Our hope is that, as we read these texts and engage in discussion, we'll be able to learn more about four central elements of God's revelation to man:
  1. “Quid est Veritas?”—“What is Truth?”
  2. What is the relationship between Faith & Reason?
  3. How do Scripture & Tradition fit together?
  4. How can we reconcile apparent contradictions between Faith & Science?
As always, our conversation will be augmented with an abundance of fine food and drink, so invite a friend and “come, let us reason together!”

Pat Flynn: Philosophy for the People

4/22/2021 20:21 | 6-9p | Church of Saint Benedict 2200 W Ithica St, Broken Arrow, OK 74012

Why does philosophy matter to the Catholic laity?

Come enjoy the company of fellow Catholics as speaker, Pat Flynn, give a lecture to explain what philosophy is and why it is important for every Catholic. Flynn, the author of How to Be Better at (Almost) Everything and host of the podcast Philosophy for the People, is a try-hard at a lot of things: Writer. Philosopher. Entrepreneur. Kettlebell Swing Enthusiast. Guitarist. Tae Kwon Do Black Belt. Catholic. Pat is an award-winning writer, author of five (soon to be six) books, trainer of special forces and professional athletes and those who are neither. Academically, Pat has a background in economics (undergrad) and philosophy (masters). He records music on the weekends.
Do join us as the Alcuin Institute for Catholic Culture and St. Michael Catholic Radio team up to bring the diocese an evening of good drink, good food, and good fellowship. We are excited to be partnering with St. Michael's Catholic Radio to bring back their monthly Speaker Series!

RSVP HERE

Childcare will be available on a first-come first-serve basis.

6p - Social, drinks, food, and fellowship 7:oop - Talk 8:00-8:15p - Q&A

Tulsa South (@ St. Benedict)

3/15/2021 8:00 | 6 pm | The Church of St. Benedict
Join the Alcuin Institute for one of our signature Socratic Convivia—our fancy way of saying food, friendship, and good conversation centered around a particular set of primary sources! In keeping with the Diocesan formation theme Revelation: Natural & Divine, we will take a look at various subjects such as the nature of truth, the harmony of faith and reason, the relationship between Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition, and the tensions that seem to exist between faith and the findings of modern science. In this first gathering, we will take a look at some texts from thinkers such as Aristotle, St. Thomas Aquinas, and St. Augustine to see if we can answer the age-old question “Quid est Veritas?”—“What is Truth?” As always, our conversation will be augmented with an abundance of fine food and drink, so invite a friend and “come, let us reason together!”
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