HARVARD CATHOLIC FORUM

Enter the world of Gerard Manley Hopkins (1844-89), probably the most original poetic genius of his generation, through a careful reading of his work. Experience an explosive poetic language that captures both visceral emotion and profound awe. Light dinner provided.

This reading group explores key insights from the great Social Encyclicals and examines how their vision and teaching can shape how we respond to contemporary challenges. Reading materials and light refreshments provided.

Walk-ins are welcome, but registration is required to receive readings in advance.

Open to all; participants should have completed and have some recollection of one year or more of Latin. Registration for new participants required – first semester participants remain registered. Read and translate from the Vulgate Bible, beginning with passages from Psalm 22 and Isaiah 53 prefiguring the Passion, and continuing with the Passion narrative in Matthew’s gospel (this year’s lectionary text). Readings distributed for each class; notes and study aids provided. Primary focus is on translation, but the relation between Old and New Testament passion themes will be examined.

Open to all; participants should have completed and have some recollection of one year or more of Classical or Koine Greek. Registration for new participants required – first semester participants remain registered.    Read and translate the remainder of 1 Corinthians (15:20ff, continuing from the first semester) and all of Galatians. Readings and notes distributed for each class; extensive study aids are available online. Primary focus is on translation, but theology, history, and rhetoric will be touched on as well.

Did you perform in a musical ensemble in high school or college, and miss the fun of singing? Do you love sacred music, but don’t join the choir because you’re not a “born singer?” Whether you’re experienced or curious, this workshop is where singers new and old learn the joy of singing a variety of sacred music each week.

Open to all: students, recent graduates, parishioners, and singers in the Boston area. In-person only

Open to all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels, including beginners.

This workshop invites participants to learn and sing chants, hymns, and psalms, chosen for their beauty and/or because they celebrate a season or special feast days, while learning about their history and place in prayer. Last fall, we sang pieces for All Saint’s Day, Advent, and Christmas. This spring, we will learn an essential selection of Lenten, Easter, and Pentecost songs, such as Attende Domine, Ave Verum Corpus, Regina Caeli, Christus Factus Est, Ubi Caritas, Veni Creator Spiritus, and Tantum Ergo.

Offered by HCF Graduate Fellow Adam Ziccardi. To register, or if you have a question for Adam, contact us through the registration link below.

Approach learning Latin from the unique perspective of liturgical song. Over the course of monthly classes, participants will read, translate, sing, and interpret some of the beautiful Latin words of the Mass and Divine Office. Discussions will be a mix of translation, theology, and the musical context.

The Ratzinger Memorial Society is rooted in the conviction that theology should form the center of a liberal arts education, and supports an intellectually rigorous exploration of the Catholic tradition. The Saturday morning discussion covers a range of topics, with an opportunity for fellowship. and refreshments provided. The Tuesday Reading Group focuses on the exploration of key texts in the tradition.