George Lee, Matt Linderman, and others at Confessio Films made this beautiful video of the Nicene Creed.
One Holy Catholic & Apostolic Church
This “teaching” is a little different than the others. It centers on the homily given by Bishop Robert Barron on Pentecost 2020, which looks at each aspect of the Nicene Creed’s description of the church as One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic. We had a Zoom retreat on 22 August 2020, where we listened to this homily and reflected on it, “lectio-style”. Amy Cogdell provides a short introduction, then there is the 16-minute homily, then various reflections of our community members on aspects of the homily that the Holy Spirit highlighted for them.
The Holy Spirit & Reconciliation
Thomas Cogdell teaches on the importance of the belief in the Holy Spirit for the work of reconciliation and unity in the body of Christ. Includes a lot of group participation, reading, and Q&A interspersed throughout.
Teaching given at the fourth Nicene Creed retreat at Christ the Reconciler, on 15 February 2020.
He Has Spoken Through the Prophets
Amy Cogdell reflects on the last sentence of the Holy Spirit clause, and the way that it ties this foundational creed in with the history of the nation of Israel.
Teaching given at the fourth Nicene Creed retreat at Christ the Reconciler, 15 February 2020.
We Believe in the Holy Spirit
Teaching by Thomas Cogdell on the 3rd clause of the Nicene Creed.
Teaching given at the fourth Nicene Creed retreat at Christ the Reconciler, 15 February 2020.
The Holy Spirit is Preparing the Way for the Return of Jesus
Teaching by Sr. Mary Paul Friemel, drawn from the life of Fr. Peter Hocken and referencing the third clause of the Nicene Creed, “We believe in the Holy Spirit.”
Teaching given at the third Nicene Creed retreat at Christ the Reconciler, on 18 January 2020.
He Will Return in Glory
Short teaching on the last sentence of the 2nd clause of the Nicene Creed, about the return of Jesus.
Teaching given by Amy Cogdell at the second Nicene Creed retreat, 19 October 2019.
Jesus Saves
Wright Doyle’s meditation on the 2nd clause of the Nicene Creed, “We believe in Jesus …”
Teaching given during the second Nicene Creed retreat at Christ the Reconciler, 19 October 2019.
Historical & Theological Context of the 2nd Clause
Teaching given by a CTR intern at the second Nicene Creed retreat, 19 October 2019.
All Things Visible & Invisible
Amy Cogdell teaches on the phrase “… of all things, visible and invisible” from the end of the first clause of the Nicene Creed.
Teaching given at the first Nicene Creed retreat at CTR on 21 September, 2019.
One God
Sandi Pedrotti addresses the importance of “We Believe in One God, …” in the relativistic culture of the world around us. Teaching given at the first Nicene Creed retreat at Christ the Reconciler on 21 September 2019.
We Believe in God the Father
Meditating on the Trinity, beginning with the first clause in the Nicene Creed:
We believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen.
Introduction to the Nicene Creed
A brief introduction as to the historical and theological importance of the Nicene Creed.