Marcam and Fr. Mark continue to dive into this special liturgical season by lighting the second purple candle and reflecting about this week's readings.

In this episode, Marcam will teach little saints the importance of gratitude in this season! Marcam writes a gratitude list to give thanks to God for all the blessings in his life before thinking of a few gifts he may wish to ask for!

Based on the award-winning Bible! Join Minno kids Margot, Lexi, Miguel, and Logan on a heartwarming journey through the Christmas story. Hosted by the Hopeful World, this beautiful retelling of the story of Jesus’ birth will help kids understand the true meaning of Christmas. Viewers both young a...

We’ve already seen Abram’s faith at work when he left his home and family. In Genesis 22, we see the pinnacle of his faith, which has deepened over years of trusting in the Lord and learning from him. We also see the limits of faith and why it must also be accompanied by hope and love.

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A boy, his sneakers, and a giant sombrero take up the story of St. Juan Diego’s miraculous encounter with the Blessed Virgin Mary. How far will Our Lady ask him to reach out in faith, trust, and confidence?

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"Dr. Ben Akers and Taylor Kemp sit down with different pieces of Sacred Art to discuss their theological meanings and how they can speak to us today.

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Even in the womb, Jacob is a wrestler. Back in Genesis 25, Rebekah is pregnant with twins: “The children struggled together within her” (Gen 25:22). And then at birth, Esau is born first, but Jacob is born holding his heel—in other words, in the middle of some neonatal jujitsu. But it doesn’t sto...

You’ve heard about the New Evangelization. But it’s really nothing new. You could say it kicked off back in the 1530s.

That’s when Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared.

Even though it was hundreds of year ago, the world was eerily similar to today: thousands of people leaving the Church, and culture...

In the Bible people who have hope are very different from optimists! In this video, we’ll explore how biblical hope looks to God’s character alone as a basis for trusting that the future will be better than the present.

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On behalf of the Augustine Institute, we are offering Adventus: A Spiritual Pilgrimage to everyone this Advent and Christmas Season. In light of the separation we face as communities, this special documentary allows Catholics all around the world to unite and make a spiritual pilgrimage to the Ho...

Are you familiar with the musical "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" by Andrew Lloyd Weber? Sure, it isn’t always biblically accurate (nor the most theologically profound!), but the music is creative, fun, and varied. Let's talk about Joseph the Dreamer.

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Catholics and Protestants believe different things about Mary's labor. These differences can lead to varying presentations of the birth of Jesus in popular movies and shows. Join Dr. Scott Hefelfinger and Dr. Michael Barber as they explain the Catholic Church's understanding of Mary's labor and t...

Are you looking for ways to grow during the Advent season? Author and convert Haley Stewart outlines how to follow Our Lady’s footsteps during Advent and beyond, using insightful reflections from Caryll Houselander’s “The Reed of God.” Tune in to Haley’s beautiful talk and ponder how to become a ...

Moses is one of the greatest figures of the Old Testament: an unstoppable freedom fighter, a powerful intercessor, a prophet like no other, a great patriarch, and a friend of God. It’s an impressive resumé. But Moses didn’t start off this way. He grows up in Egypt, raised in Pharaoh’s household, ...

Prayer is one of the most basic elements of a life of faith, but it isn't always easy to do. Though we're taught that prayer is a "conversation," we often feel as if the conversation is completely one-sided. In this first session, Dr. Gray shows how the solution to the problem of prayer can be fo...

Let the Holy Family be your light through Advent as you receive the healing power of Christ.

In this beautiful guided video series, Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT—author of the bestselling book Restore and co-host of the Abiding Together Podcast — walks with you as you explore familial wounds w...

We can think of the Exodus as God’s definitive saving act in the Old Testament. But one of the main goals is not just to lead the people OUT of Egypt but also to lead them INTO a covenant with God and INTO the Promised Land.

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God didn’t guide his chosen people on a straight shot from Pharaoh’s land to the Promised Land. They ended up wandering for years in the wilderness. Why? Not because God wasn’t a good navigator. Instead, the journey was less a matter of navigation and more about purification. But, ultimately, God...

Join Fr. John Burns as he journeys deeper into the theme for week two: preparation.

We are excited to announce our series of FORMED Now! Christmas and New Year special episodes. In these episodes, professors from the Augustine Institute Graduate School will lead us in reflections throughout the season from December 22nd through January 11th.

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Do you remember Samson? Perhaps you, too, have a childhood image in mind. Imagine Samson standing blind between two pillars, muscular arms outstretched, grasping the pillars with his huge hands and shaking them as the structure comes thundering down around him. Amazing! Let's talk about this guy....

Advent, the season in which we prepare for Christmas, is a penitential season. One of the key acts of penance that the Church recommends is almsgiving. But why? Citing the Old and New Testaments, the Catechism, and his own engaging personal stories, professor and author Dr. Michael Barber explain...

Professors of the Augustine Institute share some Advent traditions they have in the home to help us all live liturgically this Advent!

Recorded live at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, Michigan, a group of incredibly talented seminarians performed their rendition of the traditional classical English Christmas carol, “The First Noel”. Gather your friends & family, hot chocolate, and sing along!