Fr. Ambrose Criste, O.Praem.

Papal Authority

What are the powers (and limits) of the pope as the Church's supreme legislator and steward of Church Tradition?

Video

Politics and the Pope

There's no way around it: we live in a hyper-sensationalized world. But viewing the papacy through this lens isn't just anachronistic--it's spiritually disquieting.

Video

The Role of the Pope

Bishop of Rome. Successor of Peter. Vicar of Christ. Serving as the pope is a unique and remarkable responsibility.

Video

What Is a Conclave?

A lot has to happen to get from "sede vacante" to "Habemus Papam." In this video, we examine how the conclave has evolved over history, the role of the college of Cardinals, and the work of the Holy Spirit in this historic process.

Video

Minimalism and Lent with T.K. Coleman

With Lent just a week away, Fr. Ambrose had a chance to sit down with TK to discuss how this "minimalist" approach can help guide our prayer, fasting, and almsgiving during this holy season of penance. ‍

Video

The Forgotten Season of Pre-Lent

Rediscover the Scriptural precedent, the historical context, and the contemporary relevance of the season Pre-Lent.

Video

Renewing Catholic Education

The Evermode Institute is the modern incarnation of a centuries-long reality of religious orders in the world of Catholic education.

Video

Being an Authentic Witness to the Faith: The Catechetical Mission of the Evermode Institute

Throughout his conversation with Fr. Ambrose, Mr. Castillo takes a sober and often uncomfortable look at the problems that beset contemporary Catholic schools--and what we need to do to fix them.

Video

Leading the Youth Towards Holiness: Norbertine Priests and Catholic Schools

As a preaching order, Norbertines have a long history with education. That ministry finds a unique expression—with its own set of joys and challenges—in today's educational landscape.

Video

Restoring Catholic Identity: The Fundamental Role of the Catholic Family

Much of Catholic social thought begins with the family. This is why, claims Fr. Hugh, that education must take place in (and support the efforts of) the family.

Video

The Crisis in Catholic Education: from the French Revolution to the Present

Since the Enlightenment and the Revolutions it fostered, the Church has navigated a treacherous and sterile social and intellectual landscape. Through it all, Education has remained a chief concern.

Video

Celebration, Culture, and Our Lady of Guadalupe

Fr. Hugh and Fr. Ambrose shared their reflections on why this particular feast is so dear to our community and how it can be summed up in one word—beauty.

Video