Dominican Ecclesial Institute - Visiting Scholar Program

Visiting Scholars

We are blessed to welcome Father Simon Gaine, OP as this season's visiting scholar.

Fr. Simon Gaine, OP lectures in Fundamental and Dogmatic Theology at Blackfriars and is a tutor in Theology of the Hall.

He is a member of the Theology Faculty of Oxford University and the Prior of the community of Dominican Friars.

He recently published the book Will There Be Free Will in Heaven?

If possible, please register in advance by calling the DEI office at: 505.243.0525.

Tuesday March 24 & 31
BLACKFRIARS: Dominicans in England
In this two part presentation learn about the "Arrival of the Dominicans in England Up to Their Expulsion" (Part I) and "The Restoration of the Order in Modern Times" (Part II). Fr. Simon will share his engaging and thoughtful insights on this interesting period that has profoundly impacted Catholic history.
Hosted at: Risen Savior, 7701 Wyoming Blvd. NE 9:30-11:00 am

ENCORE PRESENTATION
Saturday March 28
Hosted at: Newman Center, 1815 Las Lomas, NE 10:00 am-12:00 noon
Both Parts will be presented during this session

Wednesday March 25
How Much Did Jesus Know?
If Jesus was the Son of God shouldn't He have had divine knowledge, the mind of God? But if He was fully human how could He know more than what we know and still be one of us? This dilemma provides a very thought-provoking look at the mystery and mind of Jesus. This is a talk to attend as part of your Lenten learning on the mystery of Christ. Join Fr. Simon for this engaging look at Jesus.
Hosted at: John XXIII, 4831 Tramway Ridge Dr. NE 9:30-11:00 am

Thursday March 26
Infallibility Means Never Making a Misteak (oops I mean mistake)
If the Church is infallible, how can it go wrong on something? Attend this insightful discussion on the Church's understanding of infallibility, what it means and how it works, its value and its limits.
Hosted at: John XXIII, 4831 Tramway Ridge Dr. NE 9:30-11:00 am

Monday March 30
Freedom: What Can We Do in Heaven?
Fr. Simon's 2003 book Will There Be Free Will in Heaven? explores the ultimate freedom we await in heaven. But what does it mean? This offering will get you to think about your freedom and what it calls us to in this life and beyond.
Hosted at: Risen Savior, 7701 Wyoming Blvd. NE 9:30-11:00am repeated at 7:00-8:30 pm

ENCORE PRESENTATION
Friday April 17
Hosted at: John XXIII, 4831 Tramway Ridge Dr. NE 9:30-11:00 am

Wednesday April 1
Was Aquinas a Heretic?
Join Fr. Simon for this fascinating look at one of the Catholic church's greatest theologians and how he was considered a dangerous theologian and why.
Hosted at: Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 9502 Fourth Street NW 9:30-11:00 am

Monday April 20
Indulging Our Indulgences?
Most of us recall earning indulgences for First Fridays, Eucharistic Adoration, or praying the Rosary, but just what are these indulgences and in what sense are they ever really "earned?" Join Fr. Simon for this informative and revealing look at the Catholic Church's tradition of God's Mercy.
Hosted at: Annunciation, 2611 Utah, NE 9:30-11:00 a.m. repeated at 7:00-8:30 pm

Attendance is $9.00 per sessions. Concessions may be made depending upon need.

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