Today’s Topic
Michelangelo’s Last Judgment can also be seen as an invitation to shift focus from divine authority to human fragility and denial. Painted in a time of religious upheaval, the fresco reflects a world unmoored—where people act as if God is absent. Towering over the Sistine Chapel’s altar, where popes are elected, the fresco becomes a silent witness to centuries of political ambition and spiritual compromise. Though often read as a vision of fearsome judgment, its unsettling, even absurd imagery hints at a deeper critique. Michelangelo challenges us to reconsider where true divine presence lies—and how power blinds us to it.
The Saint Thomas Theological Education Program
The Saint Thomas Theological Education Program is at the service of those who seek a deeper understanding of faith and want to nourish their worship and their prayer. The teaching is rooted in Scripture, Christian tradition and spirituality. The lecturers are The Rev. Dr. Luigi Gioia, Theologian in Residence, and internationally renowned guest speakers who are committed to making theology accessible to non-specialists. The classes are held on Sundays at 10 AM on the Fifth Floor of the Parish House and are streamed online. Additionally, recordings and handouts are made available for those who cannot attend the live sessions. For more information about our theology program and to receive links for weekly Sunday Theology Talks, please contact Fr. Gioia and register online.
