Dr. Gerard McLarney and Mr. Brett Fawcett discuss various theological, philosophical, and literary topics in a way that corresponds to the four-year, four-theme structure of the Chesterton Academy. We hope it will be a useful resource for students, parents, and even other teachers.
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Dr. Gerard McLarney and Mr. Brett Fawcett discuss various theological, philosophical, and literary topics in a way that corresponds to the four-year, four-theme structure of the Chesterton Academy. We hope it will be a useful resource for students, parents, and even other teachers.
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January 17, 2026
15 Abraham's Call to Obedience
<p>Abraham was 99 years old when God appeared to him with a clear message: "I am God Almighty. Walk before me and be blameless." Abraham's response was to bow down before God, showing that he was ready to let God be in control of his life.</p><p>God then changed Abram's name to Abraham, which means "father of a multitude." This name change represented a fresh start and new purpose for Abraham's life.</p><p>God also required Abraham to be circumcised as a sign of their covenant. This was Abraham's way of letting go of his own plans and desires—especially his past attempt to have a child with Hagar instead of waiting for God's promise. By following God's command, Abraham was choosing to trust God's plan instead of his own.</p><p>Dr. Gerard McLarney's main lesson: When we surrender to God and stop filtering His plans through our own desires, we can experience new life and purpose. Like Abraham, we must "fall down before God" and say yes to His will.</p><p><br></p><p></p><p>Dr. Gerard McLarney and Dr. Brett Fawcett are teachers at St. Isidore ONLINE Chesterton Academy in Sherwood Park, AB Canada. SILC Chesterton Academy is a classical curriculum that combines a broad, liberal arts education with a strong emphasis on the development of Christian virtues and an appreciation of beauty. Through our Three Pillars Model, we form our students in: Intellect, Character and Spirituality.</p><p>As part of a larger online outreach school with Elk Island Catholic Schools, St. Isidore aims to deliver a joyful Classical Catholic Education. #ChestertonAcademy #ChestertonSchoolNetwork #classicaleducation #catholiceducation #joyfulcatholic</p><p><a href="https://chesterton.eics.ab.ca/"><u>https://chesterton.eics.ab.ca/</u></a></p><p><a href="https://silc.eics.ab.ca/"><u>https://silc.eics.ab.ca/</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ChestertonSILC"><u>https://www.facebook.com/ChestertonSILC</u></a></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/ChestertonSilc"><u>https://twitter.com/ChestertonSilc</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/chestertonsilc/"><u>https://www.instagram.com/chestertonsilc/</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@SILCChestertonAcademy/about"><u>https://www.youtube.com/@SILCChestertonAcademy/about</u></a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
September 28, 2025
14 Keith Session Sept 25/25
<p>"Abraham's Covenant - A Journey of Faith"- Connections between Abraham's covenant and the Pascal Mystery- How Christ fulfills the covenant as priest, king, and victim- Our call to respond to God's dialogue in our own livesDr. Gerard McLarney and Dr. Brett Fawcett are teachers at St. Isidore ONLINE Chesterton Academy in Sherwood Park, AB Canada. SILC Chesterton Academy is a classical curriculum that combines a broad, liberal arts education with a strong emphasis on the development of Christian virtues and an appreciation of beauty. Through our Three Pillars Model, we form our students in: Intellect, Character and Spirituality.As part of a larger online outreach school with Elk Island Catholic Schools, St. Isidore aims to deliver a joyful Classical Catholic Education. #ChestertonAcademy #ChestertonSchoolNetwork #classicaleducation #catholiceducation #joyfulcatholichttps://chesterton.eics.ab.ca/https://silc.eics.ab.ca/https://www.facebook.com/ChestertonSILChttps://twitter.com/ChestertonSilchttps://www.instagram.com/chestertonsilc/https://www.youtube.com/@SILCChestertonAcademy/about</p>
September 23, 2025
13 Keith Session Sept 18/25
<p><strong>Why Is the Night Sky Dark? Exploring Olbers' Paradox Through a Classical Lens</strong><br></p><p>In this episode, we tackle one of astronomy's most intriguing questions: Why is the night sky dark? What seems like a simple observation actually leads us into <strong>Olbers' Paradox</strong>, a centuries-old puzzle that reveals surprising truths about our universe.</p><p>- <strong>Understanding the Paradox</strong>: We break down the logical problem - if space contains infinite stars in an eternal universe, shouldn't every point of light we see make the night sky as bright as day?</p><p>- <strong>The Scientific Answer</strong>: Learn how modern astronomy solved this mystery through discoveries about the universe's age (13.8 billion years) and its ongoing expansion</p><p>- **Classical Learning Connection**: Discover how astronomy connects to the **quadrivium** - the four mathematical disciplines (arithmetic, geometry, music, and astronomy) that formed the foundation of classical education</p><p><br><strong>Episode Highlights:</strong><br>- <strong>Historical Journey</strong>: Explore how astronomers and philosophers throughout history have wrestled with this cosmic question. </p><p><br></p><p></p><p>Dr. Gerard McLarney and Dr. Brett Fawcett are teachers at St. Isidore ONLINE Chesterton Academy in Sherwood Park, AB Canada. SILC Chesterton Academy is a classical curriculum that combines a broad, liberal arts education with a strong emphasis on the development of Christian virtues and an appreciation of beauty. Through our Three Pillars Model, we form our students in: Intellect, Character and Spirituality.</p><p>As part of a larger online outreach school with Elk Island Catholic Schools, St. Isidore aims to deliver a joyful Classical Catholic Education. #ChestertonAcademy #ChestertonSchoolNetwork #classicaleducation #catholiceducation #joyfulcatholic</p><p><a href="https://chesterton.eics.ab.ca/"><u>https://chesterton.eics.ab.ca/</u></a></p><p><a href="https://silc.eics.ab.ca/"><u>https://silc.eics.ab.ca/</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ChestertonSILC"><u>https://www.facebook.com/ChestertonSILC</u></a></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/ChestertonSilc"><u>https://twitter.com/ChestertonSilc</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/chestertonsilc/"><u>https://www.instagram.com/chestertonsilc/</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@SILCChestertonAcademy/about"><u>https://www.youtube.com/@SILCChestertonAcademy/about</u></a></p><p><br></p><p></p>
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