ABOUT
All young adults (21-39) are invited to Theology on Tap in the heart of Old Town, Alexandria at Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub on Monday, March 2nd, 2026. Our speaker for the evening is Fr. Gregory Pine.
Talk: “Sins of Speech and How to Address Them”
The tongue is a fire, or so says the Apostle James. How then are we meant to treat it? Should we extinguish the blaze or is there hope that it can flame forth for the glory of God? Join Fr. Gregory Pine for an evening in which we explore God’s plans for our faculty of speech.
EVENT DETAILS
Time: Arrive at 6:30 PM for drinks and social time. The talk begins at 7:30 PM and ends with Q&A at 8:15 PM.
Location: Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub (713 King St., Alexandria, VA)
This event is co-sponsored by the Basilica of Saint Mary and the Office of Youth, Campus and Young Adult Ministries.
About the Speaker and Murphys
About the Speaker
Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. is a Dominican Friar of the Province of St. Joseph. He serves as an Assistant Professor of Dogmatic and Moral Theology at the Dominican House of Studies and the Assistant Director of the Thomistic Institute. He was ordained a priest in 2016 and holds a doctorate from the University of Fribourg (Switzerland). He is the author of several books including Your Eucharistic Identity: A Sacramental Guide to the Fullness of Life and Training the Tongue and Growing Beyond Sins of Speech. He is a regular contributor to several podcasts including Godsplaining and Catholic Classics.
About Murphy’s Irish Pub
Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub is located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria. This authentic Irish Pub was opened by friends and family with a passion for their Irish heritage and the desire to bring traditional Irish food and entertainment to their community at affordable prices. Since 1978, people have been meeting at Murphy’s to enjoy hearty meals and an energy and atmosphere that puts everyone who enters in a good mood.
To learn more, visit their website.
Questions?
Contact the Young Adult Apostolate at yaya@stmaryoldtown.org.