Chesterton House

Many of us begin and end our days the same way: checking texts, scrolling emails, moving seamlessly from one screen to the next. What may feel like a series of small, neutral habits has quietly become a daily rhythm—one we repeat almost without thinking.

But how did this happen? While we may be the ones opening our apps, our habits are also reflective of a broader culture. One that often requires near constant digital connectivity for school, work, and life. These rhythms are both personal and societal. And they are also shaping us more than we realize.

Our “digital liturgies” inform our desires, shape our thoughts, and influence our understanding of what it means to be human. And what happens when these digital habits– intentionally designed to keep us coming back for more–begin to crowd out the sacred liturgies that were meant to frame our lives? The rhythms meant to ground us in goodness, truth, and beauty are pushed to the margins. A life meant to be lived in communion with God and one another is slowly replaced by the façade of connection, and we find ourselves increasingly isolated.

Sociologist and author Felicia Wu Song has spent years studying how these digital structures shape our lives and exploring more meaningful alternatives. Through her “Freedom Project,” she invites students into practices from the Christian tradition, offering concrete ways to recover sacred habits and real communion with God and one another.

Join us for this Chesterton Perspectives event as we explore connection, communion, and the liturgies that shape us.

🗓️ April 13th
⏰ 7:30pm ET at 111 The Knoll Rd | 7:45pm ET via Zoom
✨ Register for the Zoom link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScp4dO1VJYGonVCXwkQuZJWqabwMfIV2CKWzFF8g22yC7knpw/viewform

In loving memory of a key founding supporter of Chesterton House

Dr. Richard Baer
October 18, 1931 - March 5, 2026

Earlier this month, the beloved Dr. Richard Baer saw his Savior face-to-face. While the Chesterton House community grieves alongside his other family and friends, we also rejoice in both his eternal life and the incredible legacy he left behind.

We invite you to read Dick’s touching obituary, listen to some of his lectures, and to learn more about how he helped shape the foundation of Chesterton House.

https://chestertonhouse.org/blog/in-loving-memory-of-dr-richard-baer/