Bl. John Newman

and

Bl. John Duns Scotus

Similar?

Yes! In fact, they are so similar that there will actually be three days of scholarly talks on the subject by some of the most eminent theologians and speakers in the field for the Newman Scotus Symposium at the Washington Theological Union on Friday, the 22nd of October to Sunday the 24th. See Videos from the event.

There will be Nine Major talks with several Question and Answer sessions by the following speakers:

• Fr. James McCurry, OFMConv.
• Rev. Dr. John Ford, CSC
• Dr. Timothy Noone of CUA
• Rev. Dr. Peter Damian Fehlner, FI
• Deacon Jack Sullivan
• Most Rev. Jude Winkler, OFMConv.
• Keynote by Sr. Mary Beth Ingham w/Q/A: On the Quadruple Scotus Congress
• Rev. Dr. Ed Ondrako, OFMConv.
• Sr. Pat Hutchison, OSF, Ed.D

In addition there will be Masses, Meals, and Leisure time included in the Program

There is still time to register. Here is a talk by Fr. Ed Ondrako, the organizer:

Hope to see you there.

Ave Maria!

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Another post for Scotus month. Here are some photos from the recent Newman-Scotus Symposium held at the Washington Theological Union on Oct 22-24, 2010. Photos by Fr. Martin Breski, OFM Conv.

Washington Theological Union

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Fr. Edward Ondrako, OFM Conv. organizer par excellance

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The presenters and organizers.

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Some attendees from the Conventual Franciscan Seminary

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Discussions abound

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Drinking on the job (coffee), me at the the FI book stall.

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Two book stalls, the FIs and another local theological book seller toward the back.

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Much of the art in the building was modern and strange but I liked this one.

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The library was pretty nice.

They had some beautiful models of churches on display in the lobby.

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Here’s another

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The welcoming committee and able assistant oraganizer.

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Fr. James McCurry, OFM Conv. gives the opening address

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Some attendees

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Rev. Dr. John Ford, C.S.C., editor of Newman Studies and Professor of Historical Theology at the Catholic University of America gave the first lecture of the symposium

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Dr. Timothy Noone, Professor of Philosophy at the Catholic University of America and member of the International Scotus Commission gives the second talk.

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These attentive attendees are also presenters.

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Seminarians during a break

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Fr. Peter Fehlner, FI and Dr. Timothy Noone having a discussion. Someone has to tell that other friar not to look at the camera!

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Fr. Peter in full swing giving the third lecture

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Making a sale, … er donation.

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The panel discussion

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Deacon Jack Sullivan gives his personal testimony on the miracle that happened to him which led to the beatification of John Cardinal Newman.

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One of the only remaining first class relics of Cardinal Newman, clippings from his hair brought to the symposium by Deacon Jack.

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The relic being venerated.

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The cafeteria

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Lunch with laughter

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Dominican nun with her black and white habit and matching black and white computer.

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Even Dominicans can enjoy a good Scotistic talk

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“Wait, are you trying tell me that prime matter actually exists?!!”

Just kidding, making up a Franciscan caption. (Whether prime matter exists by itself or not is a hotly debated subject between Franciscans and Dominicans but such contentious issues were not discussed at the symposium)

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Sr. Mary Beth Ingham gives the Keynote Address for the Symposium.

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Fr. Edward Ondrako gives his lecture

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Clearing up those lingering questions

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Another round of lectures

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The Chapel at WTU

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Inside the Chapel at CTU

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Sr. Pat Hutchison, OSF, Ed.D gives the summary statements

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Seminarians guarding the rear … and the gear.

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Fr. Breski’s cool cameras.

Stay tuned for the videos.

Ave Maria!

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Conferences #93 – Fr James McCurry opens the Newman-Scotus Symposium ( 11min) >>> Play

Ave Maria!

Fr James McCurry gives an inspirational welcome and introduction to the Newman-Scotus Symposium at the Washington Theological Union on Oct 22, 2010. He reads a warm letter of encouragement from Friar Marco Tasca, OFM Conv., the Minster General of the Conventual Franciscans from Rome, asking the participants to energetically uncover, for all the world to see, the common intellectual treasure that these two holy and eminent British scholars share, centered on the Absolute Primacy of Christ and the primacy of Love. He reflects on the Pope’s words at the very recent beatification of Newman in Birmingham, England where he mentions Newman’s  motto “Cor ad Cor Loquitor“, “Heart speaks unto Heart” where God and man speak heart to heart. Fr. McCurry mentions the equivalent starting point for Scotus’ theology where “God wills to love. God wills to be loved. God willed to have co-lovers of himself” and so he created the world and man with the goal of the incarnation via Mary Immaculate. He ends by reciting a prayer to Our Lady written by Bl. John Cardinal Newman to give us protection and the purity of heart and mind to be good and wise Christians.

Ave Maria!

For more of this Symposium http://dev.airmaria.com/category/air-maria-shows/conferences/newman-scotus-symp-2010/

For the book that is the final fruit of this Symposium: https://academyoftheimmaculate.com/products/the-newman-scotus-reader-contexts-and-commonalities

Audio (MP3)

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Conferences #98 – Dr. Noone addressing a question ( 11min) >>> Play

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On the first night of the Newman-Scotus Symposium we have the first Panel discussion. Fr. James McCurry asks the first question, how the Pope seemed to blame Scotus for Modernism at Regensberg but then later, at a Wednesday address, to praise him and basically retract his negative statement. Dr. Timothy Noone addresses this and explains the basis for this common objection to Scotus that comes from a long standing misconception about the Scotus’ teaching. One is the misconception that Scotus is voluntarist and the other that he is a nominalist and involves Scotus’ teaching on the common nature.

Ave Maria!

For more of this Symposium http://dev.airmaria.com/category/air-maria-shows/conferences/newman-scotus-symp-2010/

For the book that is the final fruit of this Symposium: https://academyoftheimmaculate.com/products/the-newman-scotus-reader-contexts-and-commonalities

Audio (MP3)

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Conferences #102 – Fr. James McCurry Summarizes the first day.  ( 11min) >>> Play

Ave Maria!

Fr. James McCurry, OFMConv. summarizes the talks of the first day at the Newman-Scotus Symposium from Rev. Dr. Ford, Dr Noone and Rev. Dr. Fehlner.

Ave Maria!

For more of this Symposium http://dev.airmaria.com/category/air-maria-shows/conferences/newman-scotus-symp-2010/

For the book that is the final fruit of this Symposium: https://academyoftheimmaculate.com/products/the-newman-scotus-reader-contexts-and-commonalities

Audio (MP3)

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