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Thomistic Institute – Fr Isaac Morales OP
17th February: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm GMT
On Monday 17th February, the Oxford Thomistic Institute will be hosting Fr Isaac Morales OP, of Providence College, to speak on The Christ-Shaped Call of Baptism
The lecture will begin at 7.30pm in the Aula at Blackfriars, and will be followed by refreshments. All are welcome.
Abstract
St. Gregory Nazianzen once described baptism as “the most beautiful and most magnificent of the gifts of God.” By contrast, many Christians today rarely give a thought to their baptism. This talk will elucidate the beauty of this sacrament,which lies at the center of Christ’s mission and of every Christian vocation. By considering some of the biblical images of baptism, we will come to a better appreciation of the magnificent gift the Lord has given us and its implications for our lives.
About the Speaker
Fr. Isaac Morales, O.P. was born and raised in the northern suburbs of Chicago. He has a BSE in civil engineering from Duke University, an MTS from Notre Dame, and a PhD in New Testament, also from Duke. From 2007-2011 he taught as a layman in the theology department at Marquette University. In 2012 he joined the Order of Preachers (aka, the Dominicans) and was ordained to the priesthood in May, 2018. He has taught at Providence since August of the same year. He is the author of The Bible and Baptism: The Fountain of Salvation (Baker Academic Press, 2022).
Venue: Blackfriars -
St Giles
Oxford,
OX1 3LY
United Kingdom
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