CHRIST & THE COSMOS: A SYMPOSIUM ON THE ABSOLUTE PRIMACY OF CHRIST
Join us on July 12
“He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature.” - Colossians 1:15
Join us at Annunciation Byzantine Catholic Church (near Chicago) July 12-14, 2024 for a grace-filled weekend of conferences on CHRIST & THE COSMOS: A SYMPOSIUM ON THE ABSOLUTE PRIMACY OF JESUS CHRIST.
Why did the Eternal Son of God become man?
In Medieval times all of the great scholastics, including Saints like Anselm, Albert the Great, Thomas Aquinas, Bonaventure and Bl. John Duns Scotus, grappled with the question of God's primary motive in bringing about the Incarnation:
Was it because of sin - ergo, no sin, no Incarnation?
Or was Emmanuel (God With Us) God's original plan - ergo, sin or no sin, the Incarnation was always to be?
Many Eastern Church Fathers had also pondered similar questions, anticipating many of the developments especially in what became known as the "FranciscanThesis": Emmanuel was always part of God's predestined plan for humanity and the cosmos.
The objective of this Symposium is to create an opportunity for scholars, catechists, and clergy from East and West to present theological arguments in favor of the absolute primacy of Christ and to create a resource - a handbook, as it were - for theologians, catechists, clergy and faithful alike who want to learn more about the beauty and intricacies of this Christocentric perspective of creation and salvation history!
Besides the presentations the weekend will include meals, the Divine Liturgy/Mass (Byzantine Rite) and prayer.
Join us at Annunciation Byzantine Catholic Church (near Chicago) July 12-14, 2024 for a grace-filled weekend of conferences on CHRIST & THE COSMOS: A SYMPOSIUM ON THE ABSOLUTE PRIMACY OF JESUS CHRIST.
Why did the Eternal Son of God become man?
In Medieval times all of the great scholastics, including Saints like Anselm, Albert the Great, Thomas Aquinas, Bonaventure and Bl. John Duns Scotus, grappled with the question of God's primary motive in bringing about the Incarnation:
Was it because of sin - ergo, no sin, no Incarnation?
Or was Emmanuel (God With Us) God's original plan - ergo, sin or no sin, the Incarnation was always to be?
Many Eastern Church Fathers had also pondered similar questions, anticipating many of the developments especially in what became known as the "FranciscanThesis": Emmanuel was always part of God's predestined plan for humanity and the cosmos.
The objective of this Symposium is to create an opportunity for scholars, catechists, and clergy from East and West to present theological arguments in favor of the absolute primacy of Christ and to create a resource - a handbook, as it were - for theologians, catechists, clergy and faithful alike who want to learn more about the beauty and intricacies of this Christocentric perspective of creation and salvation history!
Besides the presentations the weekend will include meals, the Divine Liturgy/Mass (Byzantine Rite) and prayer.
Location
Annunciation Byzantine Catholic Church
14610 S. Will Cook Road, Homer Glen, IL 60491
14610 S. Will Cook Road, Homer Glen, IL 60491
Date & Time
July 12, 2024, 5:30 PM - July 14, 2024 - 2:00 PM
Symposium Speakers
We are blessed with a number of great speakers who can provide unique perspectives and expertise on this important theme for our Symposium!
Dr. Daniel Garland, Jr
OHIO DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY
Christ and the Cosmos: An Overview of the Absolute Primacy of Jesus Christ
Dr. Stephen Hildebrand
FRANCISCAN UNIVERSITY
The Promised Blessing: Bishop Robert Grosseteste’s Argument for the Incarnation of Christ
Dr. Jared Goff
BYZANTINE SEMINARY
The Missions of Charity: Bl. John Duns Scotus on the Motive of the Incarnation and Sending of the Holy Spirit
Daniel Clough, S.T.L
ST JOSEPH COLLEGE
Nature, Grace and Glory according to St. Lawrence of Brindisi
Fr. Tom Loya,
S.T.B.
S.T.B.
THEOLOGY OF THE BODY INSTITUTE
Christ the Icon of the Invisible God and the Liturgy
Hugh Owen
KOLBE CENTER
The Primacy of Christ and the Test of Angels Through the Eyes of Ven. Maria of Agreda
Chris DeVos
MMM INSTITUTE
The Primacy of Christ in the writings of Fr. Frederick William Faber (1814-1863)
Fr. Maximilian Dean
DIOCESE OF HARRISBURG
Jesus Christ the Beginning According to the Scriptures and the Fathers
Fr. Daniel Dozier, M.A.T.S.
BYZANTINE SEMINARY
Kingdom & Kerygma: The Absolute Primacy of Christ and the Implications for Kerygmatic Catechesis
Schedule
FRIDAY, JULY 12th
4:45 PM
4:45 PM
Symposium Registration (Hall)
5:30 PM
Fish Dinner
6:15 PM
Opening Prayer, Welcome & Remarks
6:30 PM
Talk 1: Christ and the Cosmos: An Overview of the Absolute Primacy of Jesus Christ (Dr. Daniel Garland, Jr.)
7:45 PM
Talk 2: The Promised Blessing: Bishop Robert Grosseteste’s Argument for the Incarnation of Christ (Dr. Stephen Hildebrand)
9:00 PM
Byzantine Prayer Service - Emmanuel Moleben
Fr. Daniel Dozier
SATURDAY, JUNE 13th
7:00 AM
7:00 AM
Byzantine Divine Liturgy (Church)
8:30 AM
Continental Breakfast (Hall)
9:00 AM
Talk 3: The Missions of Charity: Bl. John Duns Scotus on the Motive of the Incarnation and Sending of the Holy Spirit (Dr. Jared Goff)
10:15 AM
Talk 4: Nature, Grace and Glory according to St. Lawrence of Brindisi (Daniel Clough, S.T.L.)
11:30 AM
Lunch
12:30 PM
Tour of Annunciation Byzantine Catholic Church (Fr. Tom Loya)
1:15 PM
Talk 5: The Primacy of Christ and the Test of Angels Through the Eyes of Ven. Maria of Agreda (Hugh Owen)
2:30 PM
Talk 6: The Primacy of Christ in the writings of Fr. Frederick William Faber - 1814-1863 (Chris DeVos)
3:45 PM
Talk 7: Jesus Christ the Beginning According to the Scriptures and the Fathers (Fr. Maximilian M. Dean)
5:00 PM
Great Vespers (Church - Followed by Tour of the Grounds – Creation & Evangelization by Fr. Tom Loya)
6:30 PM
Dinner (Hall)
7:45 PM
Questions & Answers - Panel of Speakers (Hall)
9:00 PM
Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Church)
SUNDAY, JULY 14
8:30 AM
8:30 AM
Continental Breakfast
8:45 AM
Talk 8: Kingdom and Kerygma: The Absolute Primacy of Christ and the Implications for Kerygmatic Catechesis (Fr. Daniel Dozier)
10:00 AM
Byzantine Divine Liturgy (Church)
11:30 AM
Picnic Lunch
1:15 pm
Talk 9: Christ the Icon of the Invisible God and the Liturgy (Fr. Thomas Loya)
Location
Annunciation Byzantine Catholic Church
14610 S. Will Cook Road, Homer Glen, IL 60491
14610 S. Will Cook Road, Homer Glen, IL 60491
Special Room Rate
For those who will be traveling to the Symposium, we have been able to arrange for a Special Room Rate at the following hotel:
Country Inn & Suites Tinley Park
18315 South La Grange Road
Tinley Park, IL 60487
PH: 708-560-9300
Please note: the special room rate of $189 per night for a Standard King Room will expire on 6/21/24! We predict that these rooms will go quickly so reserve yours today!
When you do, mention "Christ and the Cosmos Symposium."
Country Inn & Suites Tinley Park
18315 South La Grange Road
Tinley Park, IL 60487
PH: 708-560-9300
Please note: the special room rate of $189 per night for a Standard King Room will expire on 6/21/24! We predict that these rooms will go quickly so reserve yours today!
When you do, mention "Christ and the Cosmos Symposium."
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