Fourth Sunday of Advent: Welcoming Christ - Fr. Chris Reising - 12/19/2025
Fr. Chris Reising reflects on the Gospel for the Fourth Sunday of Advent. His message invites listeners to prepare their hearts for the coming of Christ at Christmas.
Dr. Timothy Gray - 09/11/2025
Dr. Timothy Gray - It is the Augustine Institute's 20th anniversary! Dr. Gray gives us a look back and a look forward at the Augustine Institute's story.
Under Dr. Gray’s leadership, the Augustine Institute established what is now the largest Catholic graduate school of theology in the country. The mission of the Augustine Institute also grew to include quality Catholic audio and video content for parishes, schools and families as well as K-8 curriculum. Gray led the organization’s move to St. Louis and the expansion of the Augustine Institute mission, improving on-campus resources for its graduate degree students, along with a setting for retreats, events, and other opportunities for Catholics to grow and sustain their faith. Dr. Gray has a Ph.D. in Biblical Studies from the Catholic University of America and is the author of several books, including Peter: Keys to Following Jesus and Praying Scripture for a Change: An Introduction to Lectio Divina.
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