Join bestselling author and Harvard professor Dr. Arthur C. Brooks and his wife, Ester Munt-Brooks, for Falling in Love and Staying in Love, a special live event at the Basilica of St. Patrick’s in the heart of Manhattan (261 Mott St, New York, NY).
Drawing on more than 30 years of marriage, Arthur and Ester will share the lessons they’ve learned about falling in love, building a life together, and choosing one another through every season of marriage. Blending personal stories, hard-won wisdom, and Arthur’s decades of work on happiness and human flourishing, their conversation will explore what helps love not only endure, but deepen over a lifetime.
In addition to the events of the evening, all who attend the live talk will receive a complimentary copy of Ascension's edition of Magnifica Humanitas, Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, with a foreward by Dr. Arthur Brooks and an afterword by Fr. Mike Schmitz.
October 4, 2026
Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral - New York, NY
No. The order confirmation number you'll receive in your email is your ticket. That is all you will need!
Can I give my ticket to someone else?
Yes—the order confirmation number you receive in your email is all you need to attend. If you're buying tickets for someone else, or if you can no longer attend and wish to give your ticket away, all the other person will need is the order confirmation number.
Can I receive a refund for my ticket?
Yes—live events tickets sold through Ascension's e-commerce platforms are refundable pursuant to our standard return policy.
Is there Mass as part of this event?
While not part of the event, there will be Mass celebrated at 7 p.m. at the Old St. Patrick Cathedral, and we would love for you to join.
How do I get my free copy of Magnifica Humanitas?
You will be able to pick up your free copy of Magnifica Humanitas at the event.
If I bring my children, do they need a ticket for admittance?
Children under the age of 3 do not need a ticket. Children 3+ will need their own ticket.
What time will doors open for the event?
Doors open at 4:30 p.m.
How long is the event?
The event will last one hour.
What is included in the event?
A keynote from Dr. Arthur Brooks and Ester Munt-Brooks followed by a Q/A session.
How do I submit a question for the Q/A?
In your order confirmation email, you will find a link where you can submit your questions, or click: http://ascensionpress.com/brooksqa
Is there reserved seating?
This event is general admission, so seating is first come first serve.
I saw that this event is being filmed. What if I don't want to appear in the footage?
The film crew aims to only capture Dr. Arthur Brooks and Ester Munt-Brooks. There will not be any intentional filming of attendees. If you are still concerned, we recommend that you find seats that are not in the cameras' lines of site.
