The Church In The 21st Century Center

Latest Episodes:

I Give Therefore I Am: The Primacy of Charity in the Christian Life Dec 05, 2013

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Basic to Advent is the miracle of the incarnation. But how are we to understand that doctrine? Listen to Gary Anderson, Professor of Theology at the University of Notre Dame, explain how we must attend to Christ's sacramental presence among the poor.

Agape Latte- 'A Merry MEYER CHAMBERS' Dec 03, 2013

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Listen to an exciting conversation with Meyer Chambers of at Boston College's campus ministry, for a special CHRISTMAS EDITION Agape Latte!

Women for a Contemporary Church: A Conversation Nov 12, 2013

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Listen to a conversation about the prophetic witness of Catholic women, who through their passion, talents, scholarship, and personal sense of vocation, remain committed in hope to a Catholic Church at its best.

Collegiality in Church Leadership Nov 07, 2013

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The Former President of Ireland and Canon Lawyer Mary McAleese and Boston College Theology Professor Richard R. Gaillardetz discuss models of leadership in the Church and the Vatican II notion of broad participation and shared responsibility.

Agape Latte- 'Let God...unpack Nov 05, 2013

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Boston College Director of Public Affairs Jack Dunn describes how baggage and regrets can hold us back from becoming our true selves. Let go and let God in.

The Francis Papacy: Reform, Renewal, and Resistance Oct 30, 2013

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John L. Allen, Vatican analyst and senior correspondent for the National Catholic Reporter, shares observations and stories of the emerging papacy of Francis and how this humble pastor is renewing the Catholic Church of the 21st Century.

Women Deacons: Past, Present, Future Oct 23, 2013

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Dr. Phyllis Zagano discuss the theological rationale and historical evidence — Eastern and Western — that women have been and can again be ordained as deacons.

Living Catholicism: Roles and Relationships in a Contemporary World Oct 03, 2013

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Fr. Michael Himes offers his commentary on this historic interview with Pope Francis.

Agape Latte- 'A G'Day for Faith' Oct 01, 2013

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Listen to Agape Latte special guest speaker Fr. Jeremy Clarke, S.J., Assistant Professor in Boston College's History Department, share his viewpoints on faith.

God and the Imagination: Praying Through Poetry Apr 25, 2013

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Listen and learn to explore poetry and prayer through faith with Boston College English Professor Paul Mariani. Be inspired by his works and the works of Dante, Gerard Manley Hopkins, T.S. Eliot and more!