Washington, DC

The Thomistic Institute and St. Charles Catholic Church in Arlington present a lecture by Prof. John Cuddeback of Christendom College titled “True Friendship: A Thomistic Guide.”

St. Charles Catholic Church | 3304 Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201

Monday, February 10

7:00 PM

This lecture is free and open to the public.

About the lecture: St. Thomas Aquinas says that friendship is necessary to achieve happiness in this life. St. Aelred calls true friendship the “highest step toward Christian perfection.” This lecture provides practical wisdom from these saints about the unique importance of true friendship and how to achieve it, even in very challenging circumstances.

About the speaker: John A. Cuddeback, PhD, is professor of Philosophy at Christendom College, where he has taught for twenty-four years. He lectures widely on topics including virtue, fatherhood, friendship, and household, and his professional writings appear in various academic journals and books. His book True Friendship is being republished by Ignatius Press. His blogging at BaconFromAcorns and LifeCraft is renowned for applying an ancient wisdom to life today.