On September 7, 2023, the Saint Benedict Institute welcomed Sr. Damien Marie Savino for a lecture titled What Is Man that You Are Mindful of Him? Ecology, Evolution, and Faith. We are grateful to Sr. Damien Marie and our co-sponsors for this wonderful talk showing the compatibility of faith and science. You can watch the full lecture, read student reactions, and see photos from the event below.
Student Reactions:
“One thing I took home from is that it’s super important to emphasize how science and religion don’t have to conflict.”
“Great lecture and dinner, food was great, and Sr. Damien Marie Savino was great company. I loved hearing her story about the northern lights and hearing about her love of nature and creation.”
“I learned about new theories in the field of evolution.”
“It was very beautiful to see how Sr. Damien Marie's heart for God impacted the way she approached her studies with the warmth of humility and piety. Her talk helped me better understand why evolution does not threaten Christianity, but is actually quite compatible with it. I want to be #bestiesfortheresties with her.”
“I loved the event and enjoyed hearing from Sr. Damien Marie. The dinner was insightful to learn about vocation, God and creation, and how evolution is viewed by the Catholic Church. This lecture did a great job of appealing to different disciplines: religion, biology, and philosophy.”
Photo credit: Haniah Kring