Falling in Love and Staying in Love Ticket: Reserved for Parishioners of The Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral

Falling in Love and Staying in Love Ticket

Reserved for Parishioners of The Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral

By Dr. Arthur C. Brooks, Ester Munt-Brooks

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What does it take to fall in love—and to keep choosing that love for a lifetime? After more than 30 years of marriage, Arthur C. Brooks and Ester Munt-Brooks have learned that lasting love is something we can understand, cultivate, and deepen. Now, for the first time with Ascension, they’re sharing what they’ve learned along the way.

Join bestselling author and Harvard professor Arthur C. Brooks and his wife, Ester Munt-Brooks, for Falling in Love and Staying in Love, a special live conversation about love, marriage, and building a life together.

Drawing on their own marriage and Arthur’s decades of work on happiness and human flourishing, Arthur and Ester will share personal stories, hard-won wisdom, and practical insights into choosing one another through every season of life. Together, they’ll explore how love changes over time—and what can help a marriage not simply endure, but deepen.

Whether you’re dating, engaged, newly married, or have spent decades together, this evening offers an opportunity to think more deeply about the love we choose, the relationships we build, and how we can continue growing together over a lifetime.

EVENT DETAILS

WHEN: Sunday, October 4 at 5:00 p.m.

WHERE: Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral — New York, NY

Please note: Your ticket is the order confirmation number you will receive in your email immediately after making your purchase. Please be ready to provide that upon entering the doors of the Church and schedule in extra time before the event to get registered and seated in time.

In addition to the events of the evening, all who attend the live talk will receive a complementary copy of Ascension's edition of Magnifica Humanitas, Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, with a forward by Dr. Arthur Brooks.

Notice of Filming & Photography

Please note that this event will be filmed and photographed for future video releases and promotional content. By purchasing a ticket and entering the venue, you consent to being included in event footage and photography.

SKU: ACBFILSILOSP
Format: Ticket
Language: English
Copyright Year: 2026

Contributors

Dr. Arthur C. Brooks

Author

Arthur C. Brooks, Ph.D., is a professor at the Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School, where he teaches courses on leadership and happiness. As of July 1, he will join the faculty at Vanderbilt University as Professor of Medicine, Health and Society. He is also a bestselling author, speaker, and commentator whose work explores human flourishing, happiness, and the moral foundations of a meaningful life.

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Ester Munt-Brooks

Author

Ester Munt-Brooks grew up in Barcelona and became a touring musician as a teenager, leaving school at fifteen. After falling in love with an American in her mid-twenties (her husband, Arthur
Brooks) with whom she didn’t share a language, she built a life across continents—raising three
children and gradually moving from a secular background to becoming a Catholic educator and
theology student.

After completing her master’s in theology at the Augustine Institute, Ester speaks in both
English and Spanish across the U.S. about faith, love, and lived experience. And she and Arthur
now teach together, his science of happiness and meaning meeting her understanding of faith,
love, and what it actually takes to build a life worth living alongside another person.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I receive a physical ticket for this event?

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.

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.