Today’s Topic
The Gospel scene of Christ’s temptation in the wilderness is given new life by the contemporary artist Julien Nguyen, whose daring work mixes elements of Renaissance virtuosity with distinctly modern sensibilities. In Nguyen’s version, a jagged, beastly Satan stands opposite a lithe, youthful Christ—their two contrasting bodies telegraphing an implicit and eternal tension. The painting’s bold visual language, which is both beautiful and terrifying, manages to communicate Christ’s simultaneous poise and precarity, and in this suggests rich avenues for theological and spiritual reflection. Join us for an exploration of this painting and discussion of its defining features.
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.
