In this talk, Dr. Jack Mulder discusses biblical, traditional, and philosophical ways to think of Jesus' nuclear family. Why do those questions matter for us?

In this lecture, Bishop Joseph N. Perry discusses the path to sainthood for six African American Catholics and the history of Black Catholicism.

The Nicene Creed begins with the seemingly bland statement, “I believe in one God.” Jared Ortiz explores this line by situating it in its historical context.

Fr. Robert Sirico, president emeritus and co-founder of the Acton Institute, applied timeless biblical wisdom to contemporary issues through the address “The Economics of the Parables.”

Bishop David Walkowiak joined the Hope College Catholic community for a Mass of Blessing of the Saint Anne Oratory at the Carol C. Schaap Chapel in Graves Hall.

Chris Baglow proposed some possibilities for what Christians might expect if the universe is inhabited by other rational species.

Dr. Abigail Favale examines the concept of gender and compares it with a Christian understanding of sexual difference.

Dr. Stephen Barr discusses what Christian revelation, philosophy, and contemporary science have to say about creation and the beginning of the universe.

Sr. Damien Marie Savino addresses the apparent disjunct between faith and evolution and considers the theory of evolution in light of the Catholic tradition.

Richard Ray tells the story of how a sacred journey to a sacred place resulted in a sacred purpose: the reordering of his desires and the reshaping of his heart.

Louis Brown, Executive Director of the Christ Medicus Foundation, explored the current landscape of religious freedom, the sanctity of life, and civil rights in a range of healthcare concerns and issues.

Catholic authors Eleanor Bourg Nicholson and Rhonda Ortiz discuss the genius and challenges of genre fiction.

Piper Daleiden shares her experience with 24 hour Adoration at Hope College.

Are we on the cusp of a new golden age of Catholic literature? Watch the event replay and find out!

In this video produced by Hope College for prospective students, you’ll learn all about the foundation of the Saint Benedict Institute, its offerings, and hear from students themselves about the impact the Saint Benedict Institute has had on their experience at Hope.

Jesus' life, death, and resurrection are all redemptive, but there is something special about his suffering. What is it? How can we join our suffering with his? Professor Jack Mulder took us through this final Lenten meditation on March 9, 2021.

In this reflection shared on March 2, 2021, campus minister Carly McShane examined how the practices of fasting and almsgiving builds in us a greater freedom, helping us to return to the Lord, and being open to His love and mercy.

What does it mean to pray? Why do we pray? How do we pray? In this Lenten meditation, delivered on February 23, 2021, Professor Kevin Kambo looks to Christ, his saints, and the liturgy of the Church to explore answers to these questions.

In this Lenten meditation delivered on Feb 16, 2021, Father Nick Monco explored the forces, internal and external, that work against our relationship with God and how we can engage in spiritual battle to stay close to our Lord.

On March 9, 2020, the Saint Benedict Institute hosted theologian, Theresa Farnan, and lawyer, John Bursch, to speak on "The Transgender Question: Theological and Legal Considerations."

On Monday, September 23, 2019 the Saint Benedict Institute welcomed David O'Connor for a lecture with the title "Perilous Beauty: Tattoos, Redheads, and Tolkien."

On September 28, 2017, Fr. Vince Lampert delivered a lecture, "The Biblical Roots of Exorcism and Its Meaning for Ministry Today" in Maas Auditorium at Hope College as part of the Saint Benedict Institute Speaker Series.