Fredericksburg Theology on Tap

09/17/2026

“You are better than ice cream. God doesn’t just love humanity as a big group—He loves you uniquely, creatively, and completely.”

The full talk with Sister Maeve Nativitas is NOW LIVE on YouTube! 🎥

In this deeply moving session, Sr. Maeve dives into what it means to find purpose in our everyday struggles, how to touch God directly through faith, and the life-changing power of redemptive love. 🙏

Whether you’re looking to deepen your prayer life or seeking hope in difficult times, this talk is for you!

🔗 Link in bio to watch the full video! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with a friend who needs this reminder today!

09/17/2026

“You are better than ice cream. God doesn’t just love humanity as a big group—He loves you uniquely, creatively, and completely.”

The full talk with Sister Maeve Nativitas is NOW LIVE on YouTube! 🎥

In this deeply moving session, Sr. Maeve dives into what it means to find purpose in our everyday struggles, how to touch God directly through faith, and the life-changing power of redemptive love. 🙏

Whether you’re looking to deepen your prayer life or seeking hope in difficult times, this talk is for you!

🔗 Link in bio to watch the full video! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with a friend who needs this reminder today. 📲👇

09/15/2026

🔥 Think you know the REAL St. Francis?

October 3, 2026 marks the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi! To honor this incredible legacy, Pope Leo XIV has proclaimed this the Year of St. Francis.

🍻Join us at Theology on Tap to dive deep into the life of this revolutionary saint—and discover what his radical conformity to the crucified Christ has to offer us in the modern world.

🎙️ Our Speaker: Fr. Kevin Smith, TOR is a Franciscan friar with the Third Order Regular of St. Francis, ordained in 2024, currently serving as parochial vicar at St. Joseph’s Church in Herndon, VA. Fr. Kevin Smith Franciscan Friars, TOR

📍 Strangeways Brewing: 350 Lansdowne Rd., Fredericksburg, VA 22401
🗓️ Monday, October 5th; doors open at 5pm, presentation at 6:30pm

08/16/2026

🗓️ Mark your calendars! Next month, we are blessed to host Sr. Maeve from the Sisters of Life !

Originally from Reston, Sr. Maeve is a finally professed sister with the Sisters of Life (SV) currently studying theology at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, D.C. 📚

Professing poverty, chastity, obedience, and a fourth vow to protect and enhance the sacredness of human life, the sisters accompany vulnerable pregnant women, support those who have suffered an abortion, and promote the culture of life through works of evangelization. 🙏

Join us as she shares her inspiring journey and deep insights into the dignity of human life! 🍺

08/05/2026

“Drown ugliness in the abundance of beauty.”

We were honored to have Dony Mac Manus share his vocation as a Catholic sculptor and artist!

Head over to our YouTube channel to see the whole talk where Dony breaks down classical anatomy, theology of the body, why modern art feels empty, and how sacred beauty can heal our culture!

His works are featured in places like St. Patrick's Cathedral, the National Museum of Ireland, the headquarters of Opus Dei in the US, the streets of Dublin, the Catholic Information Center in DC, and several locations in Rome and Florence.

08/05/2026

“Drown ugliness in the abundance of beauty.”

We were honored to have Dony Mac Manus share his vocation as a Catholic sculptor and artist!

Head over to our YouTube channel to see the whole talk where Dony breaks down classical anatomy, theology of the body, why modern art feels empty, and how sacred beauty can heal our culture!

07/17/2026

Our modern world is suffering from deep, quiet spiritual wounds—anxiety, cynicism, and constant fragmentation. 🌍💔 Join us this month as we welcome classical liturgical sculptor and professor Dony Mac Manus to explore how sacred art isn’t just an aesthetic; it’s a spiritual powerhouse designed to rebuild what the modern world breaks down!

See you there! 📍👇

Doors open at 5pm
Presentation at 6:30pm, followed by Q&A
Optional Night Prayer around 8:15pm

07/08/2026

We did a thing! Recordings now available beginning with our last guest Fr. Joseph Hagan, OP of Dominican Friars of the Province of Saint Joseph and Catholic Hoos at the University of Virginia!

Fr. Joseph Hagan is a Dominican friar currently serving as the Cath...

05/26/2026

05/13/2026

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