The Old Testament & The Mass
Fr John Flader looks at the purpose and practice of sacrifice throughout the Old Testament, leading up to the Institution of the Holy Eucharist: the eternal Todah.
Browsing: Talk / Lecture Series
The Meaning of Life
Dr Andrew Foong discusses the meaning of life based especially in the teachings of Blessed John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI, and how the answer to the meaning of life leads to true happiness.
C.S. Lewis & the Conversion of Imagination
In this talk presented at Scholarship in the Cathedral, Scott Stephens (ABC Religion & Ethics) reflects on the current state of education through the lens of C.S. Lewis’ reflections in The Abolition of Man…
History of the Cross
Robert Haddad looks at evidence relating to the history of the True Cross and the crucifixion of Christ, as well as exploring why Catholics venerate the cross.
Cathedrals & the Locus of Faith & Culture
Fr Don Richardson explores why we should never underestimate the importance of the Cathedral as a source of inspiration and a tool of evangelisation.
Stem-Cells & Cloning
Paul Bizzanes discusses the issues surrounding two current topics in bioethics and biotechnology: Stem-cell research and cloning.
The History and Meaning of Lent
Fr John Flader explains how the Lenten season came about, how it has changed through history, and why the practices of Lent – such as fasting and almsgiving – exist.
Matteo Ricci
Thomas Kwok speaks on the amazing life of Matteo Ricci, one of the most successful missionaries to China in the 16th Century.