St. Mary's Aggie Catholic Talks

Christopher Lafitte gives us an intro to St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body and leaves us with a few practicals of how we can flourish as college students in the modern world.

Have you ever experienced failure in school, in relationships or in life in general? In this talk, Amanda discusses the meaning of suffering, perseverance, and how to allow "failures" to be helpful data instead of dead ends. 

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In this talk presented to 550 college aged men, Fr. Mike Schmitz reflects on the Marks of Manhood and how college men can tangibly grow in virtue. Fr. Mike also speaks into the lies presented by the world to the feminine and masculine heart in whom only a father has the power to speak words of healing Truth into such brokenness. Fr. Mike concluded by challenging the men to begin now as college students to prepare in prayer and chastity for their future bride.

Slides can be found at www.aggiecatholic.org/lta-contraception-slides

The Church's teachings on sexuality often seem difficult to follow and confusing to understand, but they are good news for love, women, and marriage! Join Fr. Greg Gerhart, vocation’s director for the Diocese of Austin, for a presentation on the meaning of sex, the effects of the pill on women, and the benefits of natural family planning.

Fr. Mike was our special guest at Rudder Auditorium for a special on-campus version of Magnify. He spoke about the importance of bringing Jesus with us in our daily lives the same way that he accompanied Peter in the boat in Luke 5. He also had a lot of fun experiencing some of Texas A&M's traditions!

For this slides that accompany this talk, visit www.aggiecatholic.org/anxietyslides

In the midst of our fast-paced culture, anxiety can be a stumbling block to fully living as a college student. Join St. Mary’s Counselor, Amanda Kapchinski, as she discusses how to view anxiety and anxious thinking in a new way. Amanda will explore how to honor this part of ourselves, how to better prioritize thinking, and how to invite the Holy Spirit into places of anxiety.

Join Fr. Chris as he helps us to deepen our understanding of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Fr. Chris will focus on the purpose of the Mass, how we can more fully participate in this great mystery, and how we can allow the Mass to transform our lives.

What does Christian friendship look like? Is there such a thing as emotional chastity between guys and girls? How does dating in college play into all of this? We hope you enjoy this talk by Fr. Chris and our campus minister Carolyn Baudoin!

This is a recording from Magnify on August 25, 2022. Guest speaker Paul J Kim came to talk about his own conversion, the grace of God and grace found in the sacraments and community, and a call for us to seek God in our communities as well.  

Magnify is a night of praise and worship, adoration, community, and a great talk. They take place once a month at St. Mary's Catholic Center in College Station, TX. For a full schedule, visit aggiecatholic.org/magnify.