Catholic Theology with Fr. Roy Lepak Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/catholic-theology-with-fr-roy-lepak Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990. The Introductory Theology course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. Fr. Lepak's Christian Mysticism course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended. Documents and other handouts for Fr. Lepak's courses may be found at https://dioceseofmarquette.org/podcasts or in the show notes of each episode. © 2026 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 4b4a121f-206f-5fb4-ac68-902f8ff563de yes en Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:21:10 -0400 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:07:29 -0400 https://img.transistorcdn.com/GLS4rgjeODtaDTH6VHjpJzZATTDRrJP9XruTdIjSoKw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xMGZl/ZjRlYTMyZTk0Mzg1/MGRjNjk5YmUwZmFj/NmEyNS5wbmc.jpg Catholic Theology with Fr. Roy Lepak serial Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990. The Introductory Theology course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. Fr. Lepak's Christian Mysticism course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended. Documents and other handouts for Fr. Lepak's courses may be found at https://dioceseofmarquette.org/podcasts or in the show notes of each episode. Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette No No Syllabus and Ground Rules 1 1 1 1 Syllabus and Ground Rules full 63cb8a0b-3a21-43b3-a809-349e8053efc4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bb7823d8 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:28:41 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2963 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> No Presuppositions 1 1 2 2 Presuppositions full 0c1b61a7-4eef-42d2-beae-a129d568c089 https://share.transistor.fm/s/25e1630c This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:28:50 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2994 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> No God and the Supernatural 1 1 3 3 God and the Supernatural full 10507f82-d53a-48ca-b4c9-7b760ede5fd6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a993d751 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:30:14 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2738 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> No Supernatural and Other Definitions 1 1 4 4 Supernatural and Other Definitions full 25a73b30-56d8-4547-a349-f64aa269b129 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3b4d2bad This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:39:44 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2836 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> No Nature of Essence 1 1 5 5 Nature of Essence full 7311286b-8699-481f-a821-081fa38819c1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a6358a60 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:43:55 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2870 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> No Definitions and Four Causes 1 1 6 6 Definitions and Four Causes full e1c9e91b-8453-4486-bd69-73039c30525a https://share.transistor.fm/s/d4cb82ae This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:51:36 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2890 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> No Revelation Preliminaries 1 1 7 7 Revelation Preliminaries full dc9c6abf-6e00-4603-8a00-8166f56012bb https://share.transistor.fm/s/25a588c0 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:54:35 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2871 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> No Summa 109 - Part 1 1 1 8 8 Summa 109 - Part 1 full 9eec138d-8ee2-4225-9096-d7c7e7c653eb https://share.transistor.fm/s/01f91d8b This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:56:51 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2903 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> No Summa 109 - Part 2 1 1 9 9 Summa 109 - Part 2 full 1edba7c8-dd53-450f-baac-09c4ebe22082 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b65c7dbb This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:57:59 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2939 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> No Summa 109 - Part 3 1 1 10 10 Summa 109 - Part 3 full e09825ae-cd10-4781-9468-cfbd8919125c https://share.transistor.fm/s/53dd53e2 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:59:03 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2952 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> No Summa 109 - Part 4 1 1 11 11 Summa 109 - Part 4 full 22902be9-0e09-4ef4-8764-4b891c99f60c https://share.transistor.fm/s/ead53fd9 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:00:02 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2792 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> No Revelation - Part 1 1 1 12 12 Revelation - Part 1 full ae9b7ca8-3b18-4558-83c8-b008c824261e https://share.transistor.fm/s/3622fd01 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:48:14 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2772 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> No Revelation - Part 2 1 1 13 13 Revelation - Part 2 full f0f0d1fa-24a7-4e7b-b8b1-6e5dddf28243 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3e48ffb7 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:49:20 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2173 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> No Revelation Vatican l - ll 1 1 14 14 Revelation Vatican l - ll full 4258b385-6883-40db-9ef8-1f80a1983869 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d6b1a98b This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:50:21 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2870 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> No Lawler Teaching of Christ 1 1 15 15 Lawler Teaching of Christ full eb380800-144c-46d4-b680-5b2040c832b8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a6a0b456 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:51:18 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2837 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> No Begin Grace 1 1 16 16 Begin Grace full 2dc44d45-a353-475c-baca-e95c332c9557 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1a12d34e This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:53:48 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2561 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> No Grace Introduction Summa 1 1 17 17 Grace Introduction Summa full 16f927b8-f041-4998-ada5-453b9f44b242 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1699be23 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:56:43 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2349 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> No Questions on Revelation 1 1 18 18 Questions on Revelation full 18a251a7-5054-488d-bb35-0ab125964eb7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8c8ecbc2 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:57:30 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 1622 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> No God Loves Some More 1 1 19 19 God Loves Some More full 805d3459-da2e-4d8a-bede-bf02aca02b9e https://share.transistor.fm/s/fd970ce5 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:58:11 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2837 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> No Summa 110 - Part 1 1 1 20 20 Summa 110 - Part 1 full 2c8648e7-9b96-46e2-b072-3a620bf2a8b3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ab48c55d This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:00:21 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2835 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> No Summa 110 - Part 2 1 1 21 21 Summa 110 - Part 2 full 9a953a2d-b758-4167-96aa-a1f805bbd2bf https://share.transistor.fm/s/60b65c25 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:00:56 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2790 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> No Grace Summa 110 - Part 1 1 1 22 22 Grace Summa 110 - Part 1 full 15bd3b25-3e9a-420a-b8a9-810db6736d4a https://share.transistor.fm/s/10c1e78b This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:01:49 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2311 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> No Grace Summa 110 - Part 2 1 1 23 23 Grace Summa 110 - Part 2 full 502e853e-1ea7-4b3e-9170-7bacb3830a28 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d7705e88 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:03:02 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 1693 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> No Questions 1 1 24 24 Questions full 8bbce770-cef0-44f2-adc9-878bce6eccb9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/00394081 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:03:35 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2719 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> No Summa 110 and 111 Indwelling 1 1 25 25 Summa 110 and 111 Indwelling full 466ee607-dcb2-485f-b1d7-bc7d2535b9eb https://share.transistor.fm/s/94643c8a This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:05:32 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2926 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> No Summa 112 1 1 26 26 Summa 112 full 73def649-03b0-419c-9f45-97dc0662e7b5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/59760e08 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:06:37 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2630 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> No Merton and The Church Teaches 1 1 27 27 Merton and The Church Teaches full 2aa04700-028e-4089-9e95-0f8d93324c71 https://share.transistor.fm/s/322c8307 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:07:03 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 1671 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> No The Church Teaches Begin Faith 1 1 28 28 The Church Teaches Begin Faith full 01fa0b30-9645-4785-b13f-043aaf77748a https://share.transistor.fm/s/a107108a This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:08:49 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2808 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> No Preliminaries Faith 1 1 29 29 Preliminaries Faith full 00731d6c-d447-45a7-8d81-d953ef9a2eef https://share.transistor.fm/s/de82c7b7 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:09:45 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 1631 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> No Summa Faith 1 1 30 30 Summa Faith full bb7ef90b-09b7-44e3-a997-a657f26c2599 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b59ff096 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:10:55 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2759 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> No Questions on Grace 1 1 31 31 Questions on Grace full 34ac5427-4062-400e-8e9c-11230853404f https://share.transistor.fm/s/36b103ee This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:12:43 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 5158 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> No Summa Faith - Part 1 1 1 32 32 Summa Faith - Part 1 full 06e9f370-9bf7-4304-81d5-068014ece348 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6a32ecc1 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:13:20 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2600 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> No Summa Faith - Part 2 1 1 33 33 Summa Faith - Part 2 full 7e0250bf-4eb7-4f5f-8f76-fc0eb19d080e https://share.transistor.fm/s/dca5d0e0 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:14:34 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2847 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> No Development of Dogma Summa 1 1 34 34 Development of Dogma Summa full ec10d391-ca2a-4350-94f7-50eb1d0617e4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/eac87bb5 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:15:34 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2916 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> No Summa on Faith 1 1 35 35 Summa on Faith full c232a953-2aaf-4acd-a4b8-a9002c3fe066 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0c7c08f4 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:17:31 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2741 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> No Acts of Faith 1 1 36 36 Acts of Faith full 34e2618e-a854-47f9-bcd3-80a23f65cf05 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7530f3e4 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:18:02 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2906 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> No Summa 4 - Part 1 1 1 37 37 Summa 4 - Part 1 full 43433699-ef86-436b-9e88-036195642231 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8095019d This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:18:41 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 1449 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> No Summa 4 - Part 2 1 1 38 38 Summa 4 - Part 2 full aedebff1-dcf1-473a-8fc0-82f24ed3a747 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5f91a0bf This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:19:31 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2771 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> No Faith Begin Tradition 1 1 39 39 Faith Begin Tradition full 37dbaa2f-16d4-4b40-992c-028b56ccf651 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1125da96 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:22:10 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2855 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> No Tradition Meredith 1 1 40 40 Tradition Meredith full 8286a33f-239c-4fa7-bf06-38191a6ddf59 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2585d70f This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:23:09 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2907 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> No Meredith Theology of Tradition - Part 1 1 1 41 41 Meredith Theology of Tradition - Part 1 full 95460f11-9e46-46d9-91fd-b9f0aa2ff188 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1d8a90e8 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:23:51 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2857 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> No Meredith Theology of Tradition - Part 2 1 1 42 42 Meredith Theology of Tradition - Part 2 full e11aada5-a2c6-4cb4-b804-c32aeb4cad2f https://share.transistor.fm/s/db33fa1e This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:24:36 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2848 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> No Meredith Theology of Tradition - Part 3 1 1 43 43 Meredith Theology of Tradition - Part 3 full d2bd97a6-e7c3-4509-86c9-6b67fa1f7463 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f283e945 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:25:40 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 3396 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> No Questions on Faith 1 1 44 44 Questions on Faith full f678ef38-5452-4387-bae4-28a4cd7f99e9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3e04bf67 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:26:55 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2454 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> No Meredith The Church Teaches 1 1 45 45 Meredith The Church Teaches full 382cb492-7762-4648-9070-0c5c927aac99 https://share.transistor.fm/s/53e2220b This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:28:04 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 1374 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> No Lawler Vatican ll Divisions of Theology 1 1 46 46 Lawler Vatican ll Divisions of Theology full 39ee859b-5190-48ff-9b0d-ec1223071949 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0a5fc910 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:28:45 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2555 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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]]> No Divisions of Theology Summa 1 1 47 47 Divisions of Theology Summa full 054b7f43-9b66-4f75-9e7f-1bad92800c89 https://share.transistor.fm/s/eaa116c2 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:29:14 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2759 This course provides an investigation into religious meaning, focusing on the entry of God’s revelation into history and the human response in faith. It explores the understanding of God and grace as well as the role of philosophical knowledge in theological reflection. As a foundation for this inquiry, the course includes an introduction to key Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophical terms and concepts essential for theological study. The course also examines the nature of dogma and its development, offering a basis for critical and reflective engagement with theological concepts.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Meredith Handout

]]> No Introduction 2 2 48 48 Introduction full e853c581-5d2f-4657-8d54-df0c6a576c45 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5505e354 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:50:55 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2386 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> No Definitions - Part 1 2 2 49 49 Definitions - Part 1 full 032cc818-5e3e-41d6-b8da-c10edbe3b524 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3203f6ba This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:54:11 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2802 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> No Definitions - Part 2 2 2 50 50 Definitions - Part 2 full e096d6d8-9764-4651-ac1b-d7e1e420257c https://share.transistor.fm/s/ef99e082 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:55:05 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2715 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> No Definitions - Part 3 2 2 51 51 Definitions - Part 3 full ee598432-12c5-474e-aecf-7949fb8a10d6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/09c1a291 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:55:38 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2883 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> No Definition - Part 4 2 2 52 52 Definition - Part 4 full 15e4dd59-629f-48b7-9b11-8f94f4c5efe7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/12cf5fe2 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:56:15 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2823 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> No Definition - Part 5 2 2 53 53 Definition - Part 5 full ef76fd18-b451-4be9-966d-ab53ee3c0b92 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3c8ee570 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:56:44 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2724 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> No Maritain 2 2 54 54 Maritain full 6905f088-e126-41df-b39e-48451310c9e1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/83ae522d This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:57:25 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2918 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> No Approaches to God 2 2 55 55 Approaches to God full b5381d83-ffbf-4ab6-a13d-24ca11a9b355 https://share.transistor.fm/s/074255ab This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:57:57 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2864 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> No Existence of God - Part 1 2 2 56 56 Existence of God - Part 1 full 0b623144-82ab-4f53-936c-92fc84d7ee3e https://share.transistor.fm/s/e5716ee9 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:59:44 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2919 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> No Existence of God - Part 2 2 2 57 57 Existence of God - Part 2 full 7af7b008-6b43-45d8-95c6-ddda5a3578e6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9a9d188f This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:08:53 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2933 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> No Existence of God - Part 3 2 2 58 58 Existence of God - Part 3 full 2fcd8cbd-e5b5-47ea-acc6-cb29174e647b https://share.transistor.fm/s/ffcd0257 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:11:06 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2964 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> No Existence of God - Part 4 2 2 59 59 Existence of God - Part 4 full b1166bd5-435f-46cc-8115-59ed8835d057 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1a6b48e4 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:11:34 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2783 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> No Knowledge of God - Part 1 2 2 60 60 Knowledge of God - Part 1 full 9181356a-29f9-4004-a193-cd336950416b https://share.transistor.fm/s/1b7bc27f This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:12:36 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2790 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> No Knowledge of God - Part 2 2 2 61 61 Knowledge of God - Part 2 full 03b835ac-d72a-4d37-8611-2487431e2dbb https://share.transistor.fm/s/fbf31e6b This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:13:04 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2023 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> No Knowledge of God - Part 3 2 2 62 62 Knowledge of God - Part 3 full 2b11fe49-7648-46d5-ba46-48846d969f48 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6c7d5d37 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:14:03 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2737 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> No Questions 2 2 63 63 Questions full 778631ab-db1f-4e10-946d-34e875584d76 https://share.transistor.fm/s/54d221cd This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:15:03 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2731 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> No Problems of Mystical Experience 2 2 64 64 Problems of Mystical Experience full 4cece9fa-b314-425f-99a5-0ed8e68b830f https://share.transistor.fm/s/b910d2e6 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:15:47 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 994 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> No Grace - Part 1 2 2 65 65 Grace - Part 1 full ac315af8-af7f-4973-9d97-b1bbd4e55e91 https://share.transistor.fm/s/81597650 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:16:16 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2941 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> No Grace - Part 2 2 2 66 66 Grace - Part 2 full 2fb081ab-c6d5-464b-bd17-ff1a21ba7e14 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fcff68bf This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:16:55 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2912 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> No Grace - Part 3 2 2 67 67 Grace - Part 3 full 339f5078-b62b-4aaf-8665-c57def6716cf https://share.transistor.fm/s/9ff0ce17 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:17:15 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2434 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> No Grace - Part 4 2 2 68 68 Grace - Part 4 full 659623d2-d0e4-48b5-8b6f-a312e24a0a64 https://share.transistor.fm/s/23306030 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:17:48 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2830 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> No Grace - Part 5 2 2 69 69 Grace - Part 5 full 31d6a842-f56c-4ded-ab9b-8bd131183994 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c5631169 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:18:28 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2877 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> No Indwelling - Part 1 2 2 70 70 Indwelling - Part 1 full 1161713b-cf3b-4477-a935-b691615cf6c0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/67c8bdf0 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:19:21 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2858 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> No Indwelling - Part 2 2 2 71 71 Indwelling - Part 2 full e24e43dc-0bbf-4160-8c90-52fb3e4971ce https://share.transistor.fm/s/ddf2b9a5 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:20:14 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2820 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> No Indwelling - Part 3 2 2 72 72 Indwelling - Part 3 full 529ce554-39d1-4e80-950c-1cb032b0c4ad https://share.transistor.fm/s/37f7e445 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:21:08 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2843 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> No Act of Faith and Connaturalization 2 2 73 73 Act of Faith and Connaturalization full 6bd8452d-c038-4abf-9d52-9eecaf31d68b https://share.transistor.fm/s/ba115d19 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:24:16 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2856 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> No Connaturalization and Limits of Faith 2 2 74 74 Connaturalization and Limits of Faith full 93ccdff1-b37e-4252-acf4-15ee623e0664 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ea27e6b0 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:24:51 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2785 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> No Limits of Faith, Love, and Knowledge 2 2 75 75 Limits of Faith, Love, and Knowledge full bf13171d-5797-4b9a-85fd-a998a9d1154d https://share.transistor.fm/s/2d700d90 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:26:01 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2677 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> No Charity and Gifts 2 2 76 76 Charity and Gifts full f5294912-7610-4d51-af0e-6b158bf3a6e3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/36fecc51 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:30:58 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2924 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> No Gifts and Mystical Experience 2 2 77 77 Gifts and Mystical Experience full 9be70324-c2aa-4e5c-8d61-628a4941d0a8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e9918685 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:31:36 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2948 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> No Mystical Experience 2 2 78 78 Mystical Experience full e5ca295e-67a4-4352-ad55-942841ed16a5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fbfca1f0 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:32:14 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 3018 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> No Mystical Experience and Act 2 2 79 79 Mystical Experience and Act full 7ba97590-ce81-4741-95da-b5b663765240 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9db576a5 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

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Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:33:11 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 3018 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> No Merton and Lepak 2 2 80 80 Merton and Lepak full ab8f73cb-17b8-4aba-a737-e802192521f0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ca0ae2dc This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:33:41 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2855 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> No History of Mystical Experience 2 2 81 81 History of Mystical Experience full 06385bd5-7135-4e4b-87a6-1e9b7440a953 https://share.transistor.fm/s/69605b9f This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:35:03 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 1470 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> No Prayer 2 2 82 82 Prayer full 689b803b-4d25-4ac7-b785-60281f1258ca https://share.transistor.fm/s/4fbf9786 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:35:25 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 1616 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> No Asceticism and False Growth 2 2 83 83 Asceticism and False Growth full 62459409-6c55-4315-97cb-ee57f73296c8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d439ad60 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:36:07 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 3004 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> No Spiritual Director 2 2 84 84 Spiritual Director full f7d17109-cf9f-4b4f-929c-e0dcedfd9453 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7f993cb3 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:36:37 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2773 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> No Dark Night - Part 1 2 2 85 85 Dark Night - Part 1 full 3e9ff14d-ea72-4b1d-bccf-d4dde64dee51 https://share.transistor.fm/s/adbdbe70 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:38:34 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2897 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> No Dark Night - Part 2 2 2 86 86 Dark Night - Part 2 full 5ddff885-726c-4847-9905-31f5583accc0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ff53418c This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:41:31 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2932 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> No Dark Night - Part 3 2 2 87 87 Dark Night - Part 3 full 885f3eed-baa7-4d44-9939-b4cab8f9b43f https://share.transistor.fm/s/8e520cc6 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:45:03 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2939 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> No Three Signs of Transition 2 2 88 88 Three Signs of Transition full 88e92086-a1a5-44cd-a6d4-385b010ed30c https://share.transistor.fm/s/c41d932b This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:45:49 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2983 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> No Dark night 3 Signs 2 2 89 89 Dark night 3 Signs full 292606bf-e0d8-4ef5-94b7-be79fa632356 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dc88d7ba This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:46:51 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 1157 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> No Dark Night - Part 4 2 2 90 90 Dark Night - Part 4 full b8981543-1f3a-4b66-894d-9b7038ba8f84 https://share.transistor.fm/s/37afe348 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:48:11 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2812 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> No Interior Castle - Part 1 2 2 91 91 Interior Castle - Part 1 full d2a45d60-5878-41e1-9f63-de2207bba24c https://share.transistor.fm/s/99a3a0a6 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:48:41 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 1655 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> No Interior Castle - Part 2 2 2 92 92 Interior Castle - Part 2 full e6c6b809-b5a4-4a98-8dd7-bddeaaf19c27 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e1e157c6 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:49:25 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2162 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> No Interior Castle - Part 3 2 2 93 93 Interior Castle - Part 3 full e63e5008-e8d9-43ff-97b0-8cc94744193e https://share.transistor.fm/s/5ba33b67 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:50:49 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2870 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> No Interior Castle and Cloud of Unknowing 2 2 94 94 Interior Castle and Cloud of Unknowing full 6940ada3-9b67-4f68-a545-5d5a00c9e21d https://share.transistor.fm/s/08911f2c This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:51:43 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2881 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> No Cloud of Unknowing - Part 1 2 2 95 95 Cloud of Unknowing - Part 1 full 1cefce8a-e581-40c0-8280-216a3a2790cf https://share.transistor.fm/s/e244e54a This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:52:16 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2863 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> No Cloud of Unknowing - Part 2 2 2 96 96 Cloud of Unknowing - Part 2 full cef35afc-9e3c-426d-8a3d-23f95c98ffed https://share.transistor.fm/s/adeb9e2f This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:52:49 -0500 Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 2828 This course examines the profound knowledge of God, often called mystical or contemplative, which can be experienced in the consciousness of the Christian as a result of union with God through the growth of baptismal grace, charity, and faith. It provides a brief exploration of the history of Christian mysticism, including key authors, literature, and Biblical foundations, with special focus on the thought of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. Attention is given to addressing common misconceptions that equate mystical experience with extraordinary phenomena such as visions or locutions, emphasizing instead the ordinary yet profound dimensions of contemplative union with God. The course also includes a brief comparison of pagan Greek, Jewish Old Testament, and Far Eastern mystical traditions. Familiarity with foundational theological and philosophical concepts introduced in Fr Lepak’s Introduction to Theology course is strongly recommended.


Fr Roy Lepak is a priest of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis. His education includes a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Church History from St Paul Seminary, an MA in Educational Psychology (Counseling) from the University of Minnesota, and STL and STD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he completed his doctoral dissertation, The Nature of Infused Contemplation. He taught theology at the University of St Thomas in St Paul for 24 years and has lived as a diocesan hermit since 1990.

Syllabus
Notes
Beings and Causes
Mountain Handout 1
Mountain Handout 2

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