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Moe Jackson's football coaching career made headlines after he parted ways with Aquinas Institute in early March. Jackson led the football team to a Section V championship, but alleges that racial bias played a role in his termination. Less than a month later, he was hired by Vertus High School, a predominantly Black all-boys charter school, to lead their young football program. While his role at Aquinas was bringing the storied program to victory, at Vertus, it's also about nurturing young Black men. This hour guest host Racquel Stephen sits down with Coach Jackson to talk about his coaching philosophy, the value of mentorship, and what those relationships mean for both young people and the adults who support them. Our guests: Moe Jackson, football coach at Vertus Charter High School Maurice Rice, lead preceptor at Vertus Charter High School Yariel Madina, student at Vertus Charter High School Michael Rogers, student at Vertus Charter High School

Urban Hannon, Taylor Patrick O'Neill, and Matthew Dugandzic answer your questions about moral manuals, eucharistic adoration, and hell.To submit your questions about whatever for a future episode, email us at thequodlibets@gmail.com.Be sure to follow the Sacra Doctrina Project on Facebook and Twitter as well.

In this thought-provoking episode, we welcome back Dr. Leonardo De Chirico, a leading Reformed evangelical theologian and pastor in Rome, for a consideration of the legacy and ongoing influence of Thomas Aquinas. Drawing from his recent book, Engaging with Thomas Aquinas: An Evangelical Approach (Apollos), Dr. De Chirico offers a critical yet charitable appraisal of Aquinas's theological architecture and enduring impact on Roman Catholicism. Together, Camden and Leonardo explore key themes such as the Catholic Church's dual nature—Roman and Catholic—the evolving role of Thomism across church history, and the tensions within Roman Catholic thought on Vatican II and modernity. Listeners will also hear how Protestants have historically interacted with Aquinas and why an eclectic, biblically grounded engagement remains vital today. This episode offers not only theological clarity but pastoral wisdom for evangelicals navigating the complexities of tradition, authority, and theological retrieval in a post-Reformation world. Watch on YouTube. Links Leonardo De Chirico, Engaging with Thomas Aquinas: An Evangelical Approach (Apollos) Vatican Files The Reformanda Initiative Rome Scholars and Leaders Network The Reformanda Initiative podcast Participants: Camden Bucey, Leonardo De Chirico

The recent publication of Melissa Moschella's Ethics, Politics, and Natural Law has renewed interest in the application of natural law to human flourishing. A topic that has undergone a resurgence among not only Catholics, but also Protestants with seminal publications from those like David VanDrunen, Micah Watson, and Andrew T. Walker. Seeing students engaging in this tradition has been rewarding and today I speak to one of those students, Josiah Wolfe, and his article in the Campbell Law Observer entitled, Natural Law and Its Discontents. We talk about the early stages of his interest in the topic, whether he's seeing the natural law in his assignment, how he approaches Aquinas and law, the relationship between legislation and divine ordinance, and much more. Josiah is a second-year law student at Campbell University School of Law and is a Staff Writer for the Campbell Law Observer. He grew up in North Carolina and graduated summa cum laude from Charter Oak College with a B.S. in Business Administration. He was also a CLS Fellow in 2024. Cross & Gavel is a production of CHRISTIAN LEGAL SOCIETY. The episode was produced by Josh Deng, with music from Vexento.

Friends, happy Easter! Many of you probably know that I've spent much of my life reading philosophers and spiritual writers—Plato, Aristotle, Confucius, Cicero, Marcus Aurelius, Anselm, Aquinas, Kant, Hegel. What all those figures have in common is a kind of calm, musing detachment as they talk about high ideas. Well, there's all of that—and then there's the Gospel, the “Good News.” Yes, the Gospels have inspired philosophers and spiritual teachers, but at their heart, they're not abstracted philosophical musing; they're the urgent conveying of news. Something happened—and I need you to know about it!

What does it mean to order our loves rightly? In this insightful conversation, Tom Sarrouf is joined by Dr. Chad Pecknold, a theologian and professor at The Catholic University of America, to explore ordo amoris—the proper ordering of love—and its profound relevance for the Catholic Church today. They dive into the roots of this concept, tracing its development through the works of Augustine and Aquinas, and discuss how disordered love impacts both individual lives and the broader culture. The conversation also touches on the crucial role the Church plays in restoring moral and social order, and why the conservative vision depends on rightly ordered affections.

Welcome to our deep-dive into the question: How do we know God exists?In this series, we return to the topic of God's existence, which we covered aaall the way back in Episode 2 (!!), and we break it open to explore it more deeply. In this episode, we look at St. Thomas Aquinas's first three 'ways', or arguments for God's existence. These are among the most famous arguments for the existence of God, and they have been hugely influential in the history of the Philosophy of Religion. They have also been at times misunderstood and misrepresented, so in this series we're taking the time to delve deep and understand what, exactly, Aquinas is arguing. Donate via PayPal⁠⁠Support us on Patreon!⁠Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:Thomas Aquinas, Summa Theologiae Part 1, Question 2Summa Contra GentilesEdward Feser:Aquinas: A Beginner's GuideFive Proofs of the Existence of God"Scholastic regress arguments"Catholic Answers, "What Caused God?"Peter Kreeft, "The First Cause Argument"Summa of the SummaThomas Joseph White: "The First Way""The Second Way""The Third Way (I, 2, 3)"The Thomistic Institute:"Five Ways to Prove God Exists (Aquinas 101)""St. Thomas Aquinas' Favorite Argument for the Existence of God (Aquinas 101)""What's Wrong With St. Thomas Aquinas' First Proof for the Existence of God? (Aquinas 101)""How St. Thomas Aquinas' Second Way for Proving the Existence of God Works (Aquinas 101)""How St. Thomas Proves God's Existence Through Efficient Causality (Aquinas 101)""What is Efficient Causality? (Aquinas 101)""St. Thomas' Third Way: You Didn't Have To Exist—But You Do! (Aquinas 101)""The Third Way: How St. Thomas Argues for God's Existence From Contingency (Aquinas 101)""The Third Way: Another Take On The Argument (Aquinas 101)"Bishop Barron on Thomas Aquinas and the Argument from Motion

In this powerful episode of What We Can't Not Talk About, host Marianna Orlandi welcomes Dr. Anna Bonta Moreland, theologian and professor at Villanova University, to explore the radical, uncomfortable, and ultimately redemptive virtue of forgiveness. Drawing on the character of Dolly from Tolstoy's Anna Karenina, Dr. Moreland shows how literature and theology—especially the writings of St. Thomas Aquinas—can illuminate what it really means to love sacrificially and forgive heroically. In a world torn between cancel culture and moral relativism, Dr. Moreland argues that forgiveness is not weakness but a virtue rooted in charity. Through Dolly's example and Aquinas' thought, listeners are invited to reflect on whether perfection in love is required, and what it means to love and forgive like Christ—even when it hurts.

Dr. Brandon Wanless serves as an assistant professor of dogmatic theology at The Saint Paul Seminary after earning his Master of Arts in Theology there in 2015. He spent three years as an adjunct professor at Ave Maria University, Florida (2016-2018), and five years as an upper school theology teacher at St. Agnes School in St. Paul.Wanless has organized and delivered numerous lectures and presentations. He has written also on everything from St. Thomas Aquinas' reflections on the virtue of justice to the Blessed Mother's place throughout salvation history. Much of his work features Aquinas, one of the patrons on the seminary and university campus.He is a founding member of the Sacra Doctrina Project and received a Young Scholar's Award from the American Catholic Philosophical Association in 2016. He is also a member of the Fellowship of Catholic Scholars and the American Academy of Religion.The St. Paul resident and married father of six received his B.A. in philosophy from St. Mary's University in Winona and his Ph.D. in theology from Ave Maria University.

Episode 123In this episode, we explore one of Thomas Aquinas's most profound arguments for the existence of God—based on the distinction between essence and existence. Why do things exist at all, and what does it mean that their existence is not necessary? We unpack how Aquinas reasoned that only in God are essence and existence identical, making Him the necessary being that grounds all contingent reality. If you're interested in classical theism or deep philosophical reasoning about God's nature, this episode is for you.5 Happy Birthday Versions | Terrible to Amazing: https://youtu.be/R2Eotw3IxN4The Argument:1. In all finite beings, there is a real distinction between essence (what a thing is) and existence (that a thing is).2. Anything whose essence is distinct from its existence does not exist necessarily; it requires a cause to exist.3. The collection of all such contingent beings (whose essence is not existence) cannot account for its own existence.4. A series of caused beings, even an infinite one, cannot explain why existence itself is present rather than absent.5. Therefore, there must exist a being whose essence is existence itself (ipsum esse subsistens)—a being that does not receive existence but is existence.Conclusion: Such a being exists, and it is the necessary ground of all other beings—this is what we call God.Find our videocast here: https://youtu.be/IC8oTquPEIEMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/reakt-music/deep-stone⁠License code: 2QZOZ2YHZ5UTE7C8Find more Take 2 Theology content at https://take2pod.wordpress.com/

An interview with Dr. Jonathan McIntosh on several of his presentations at The George Buchanan Forum. We discuss errors in Calvin's view of civil government, and we mention the God-ordained check on abuse and tyranny. We then discuss McIntosh's outline of a classical or Thomistic natural law tradition approach to libertarianism, and his critique of the Aristotelian-Thomist view of politics. We also discuss the neglected figurative or typological character of old covenant civil law by scholastic thinkers. We conclude with information about The George Buchanan Forum and other articles from McIntosh.https://reformedlibertarians.com/023Main Points of Discussion00:00 Introduction00:32 Episode description01:30 Guest intro and background10:11 Errors of Calvin's view of civil government15:21 Value in such critique and why Calvin's erroneous view is popular19:53 Comments on Reformers vs Calvin and obsta principiis23:03 Natural Law Libertarianism31:59 Moral realism, harm, and double effect39:32 Errors of a Thomist view of politics43:56 Neglected “figurative” or typological character of Mosaic civil law in a scholastic view51:18 Respective specifications of moral and civil law56:00 Errors of an establishmentarian view1:00:21 The George Buchanan forumAdditional Resources:Links for Dr. Jonathan McIntosh- on fb: https://facebook.com/jonathan.mcintosh.161- on x: https://x.com/DrJMcIntosh- blog: https://jonathansmcintosh.wordpress.com - other blog: https://naturallawlibertarian.wordpress.com - His book The Flame Imperishable: Tolkien, St. Thomas, and the Metaphysics of Faerie:https://amazon.com/dp/1621383156 - articles:  "Theonomy, General Equity, and Libertarianism"https://reformedlibertarians.com/theonomy-general-equity-and-libertarianism-by-jonathan-mcintosh/  “Aquinas and Libertarianism: Coercion and the Common Good in the Summa's Definition of Law”https://www.marketsandmorality.com/index.php/mandm/article/view/1587   “The Libertarian Aquinas”https://libertarianchristians.com/2021/04/05/the-libertarian-aquinas/ Links for The George Buchanan Forum- website: https://tgbf.org - on FB: https://facebook.com/TheGeorgeBuchananForum - on X: https://x.com/BuchananForum - on YT: https://youtube.com/@thegeorgebuchananforum6899 - Presentation by Jeremy Bunch on “George Buchanan & Scots Reformed Resistance Theory”:https://youtube.com/watch?v=JZcpcYqhs5o The Silence Of St. Thomas, by Josef Pieperhttps://amazon.com/dp/1890318787 On the “School of Salamanca” or late Spanish Scholastics' (early modern Roman Catholic Thomists) economic views:https://mises.org/mises-wire/true-founders-economics-school-salamanca ( See also Alejandro Cafuen's Faith and Liberty: The Economic Thought of the Late Scholasticshttps://store.mises.org/Faith-and-Liberty-The-Economic-Thought-of-the-Late-Scholastics-P170.aspx )A more favorable view of Van Til, contra Aquinashttps://reformedforum.org/podcasts/ctc745/ ( See the full course on the Doctrine of Revelation by Lane Tipton here:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt5DwS6MFoBBE-_RkMx4umfvDlligzvj1 )The 1st presentation discussed: “Evaluating Calvin: A Critique of On Civil Government,” by Jonathan McIntoshhttps://youtube.com/watch?v=DS9RW3e7eMQ The Reformed Political Resistance bibliographyhttps://tinyurl.com/RefoPoliResistBib Johannes Althusius rightly contradicts Calvin on political and domestic abuse in Politica, chapter 18, section 105https://oll.libertyfund.org/titles/althusius-politica#lf0002_footnote_nt_293_ref Rutherford in Lex Rex under question 23, explains that there is no God-given requirement to suffer abuse or tyrannyhttps://books.google.com/books?id=SK8rAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA111 The 2nd presentation discussed: “Towards a Natural Law Libertarianism,” by Jonathan McIntoshhttps://youtube.com/watch?v=TSQvD9wNXCg ( See also: “Why We Need To Get Serious About Natural Rights,” by Jonathan McIntoshhttps://youtube.com/watch?v=3aO0L1q4CUc David VanDrunen on “What Is Natural Law?”https://credomag.com/article/what-is-natural-law/ Aggression vs harm: “How Do Libertarians Define Crime?,” by Kerry Baldwinhttps://mereliberty.com/lci/how-do-libertarians-define-crime/ On the Doctrine of Double Effecthttps://plato.stanford.edu/entries/double-effect/ Writings by Herman Dooyeweerdhttps://herman-dooyeweerd.blogspot.com The 3rd presentation discussed: “Figuratively Speaking: the Old Testament, Natural Law, and Libertarianism,” by Jonathan McIntoshhttps://youtube.com/watch?v=97OvUMcYKTk Economic and political essays by Frederic Bastiathttps://mises.org/library/book/bastiat-collection For A New Liberty by Murray Rothbardhttps://mises.org/library/book/new-liberty-libertarian-manifesto The Ethics Of Liberty by Murray Rothbard- text: https://cdn.mises.org/The%20Ethics%20of%20Liberty%2020191108.pdf - audio: https://mises.org/podcasts/ethics-liberty “Against Civil Establishment Of Religion,” by Gregory Baushttps://reformedliber...

Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. is an instructor of dogmatic and moral theology at the Dominican House of Studies and an Assistant Director of the Thomistic Institute. He holds a doctorate from the University of Fribourg (Switzerland). He is the co-author of Credo: An RCIA Program and Marian Consecration with Aquinas as well as the author of Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly. His writing also appears in Aleteia, Magnificat, and Ascension's Catholic Classics series. He is a regular contributor to the podcasts Pints with Aquinas, Catholic Classics, The Thomistic Institute, and Godsplaining.

Episode Topic: EschatologyHow has Thomas Aquinas shaped our thoughts on death, judgment, and the final destiny of our souls and of humankind? Contemplate Aquinas' writings on the integration of different human dimensions in the vision of God in heaven, the necessity of embodied repentance, and how and whether we should include animals in the glorified universe.Featured Speakers:Rev. James Dominic Rooney, O.P., assistant professor of philosophy at Hong Kong Baptist UniversityCatalina Vial de Amesti, Pontifical University of the Holy Cross in Rome, ItalyJennifer Hart Weed, associate professor at the University of New BrunswickRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/eb6411This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Aquinas at 800.Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

The Most Insidious Sin What is the worst of all sins? Brutality? Rape? Murder? Church fathers like Augustine and Aquinas saw those as true evils, but they also understood all evil stems first from putting our inner desires first, before God. Thus, it is the sin of Pride they held as the root of every other kind of evil. is possibly the worst of all sins. In this podcast, I'll be unpacking a sin that is too often overlooked–especially so in the church! See how the ignored practice of Vainglory is subtlety malicious and, as C.S. Lewis noted, able to transform a good man into an absolute scoundrel. Yet, in the 21st century we are more in danger of falling prey to it than ever before. In fact, very visible Christians have been corrupted already. Join in and learn how to tackle the most insidious sin.

Who is the greatest philosopher of all time? Michael Knowles ranks the most influential thinkers in history—from Plato to Nietzsche, Aquinas to Marx—and sorts them into tiers based on their impact, logic, and lasting influence.  Which philosophers shaped civilization? Who completely missed the mark? And who deserves to be forgotten?  Join Michael as he breaks it all down in this definitive ranking of history's greatest (and worst) philosophers!  - - -  Today's Sponsor:  Balance of Nature - Go to https://balanceofnature.com and use promo code KNOWLES for 35% off your first order PLUS get a free bottle of Fiber and Spice.

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message”What happens when you hand high school students Aristotle, Aquinas, and Dante instead of dumbed-down material? According to teacher Jon Bishop, they respond with remarkable enthusiasm and depth.With only 30% of American high school students reading at minimum proficiency standards across the Nation, skyrocketing mental health issues, and declining academic outcomes despite increased spending... Rather than following educational fads, John advocates returning to proven approaches that engage students' moral imagination and foster genuine human connection.In this thought-provoking conversation, Jon shares how his "Human Flourishing" course creates space for students to engage with timeless texts through almost entirely student-led discussions. The results challenge popular assumptions about today's youth – today's teens are hungry for substance, meaning, and the language to express life's fundamental questions."These questions in human life are perennial," Jon explains. Read Jon's Important Article at the Catholic Exchange! Covenant Eyes   Use Promo Code: JP2Follow us and watch on X: John Paul II Renewal @JP2RenewalOn Rumble: JohnPaulIIRCWe Just Started again on YouTube:)Catch up with the latest on our website: jp2renew.org and Sign up for our Newsletter!!  Support the show

Urban Hannon, Taylor Patrick O'Neill, and Matthew Dugandzic answer your questions about human dignity, the sexual difference, and the value of modern philosophy.To submit your questions about whatever for a future episode, email us at thequodlibets@gmail.com.Be sure to follow the Sacra Doctrina Project on Facebook and Twitter as well.

I spent last weekend listening to John Eldredge on Pints with Aquinas, and I have some important takeaways. One that really stood out to me is how he framed man and woman's greatest fear. Understanding this in a deep way can help us understand why we do what we do as men and women. It can help us see what's important to us and how we can sometimes use control and manipulation to try to avoid this big fear buries deep within our hearts.Listen in as I discuss this fear (that is different for men and women) as well as why dad plays such a powerful role in our lives and what the ultimate gift that boys and girls are looking for from him to have the best shot as growing up happy, healthy, and fulfilled.Timestamps:00:00 - 01:20 Intro01:20 - 02:50 Meditating on John Eldredge02:50 - 03:35 Why are men and women this way?03:35 - 07:10 Men and Womens' greatest fear07:10 - 09:24 The one question dads need to answer09:24 - 10:43 The importance of a deep relationship with God10:43 - 11:48 What appreciation does for men11:48 - 14:06 The crown of a woman14:06 - 16:39 One of the biggest issues with our culture16:39 - 17:58 The ultimate gift from dads to their daughters17:58 - 19:07 My experience with my dad19:07 - 22:17 The gift of the father22:17 - 22:35 Subscribe to the newsletter22:35 - 24:33 My review and takeaways from The White Lotus24:33 - 27:17 Thinking about how deadly financial blows can be to men27:17 - 27:56 Outro____________________________________________If you found some value today then help me spread the word! Share this episode with a friend or leave a review. This helps the podcast grow.You can also watch the episodes on youtube hereFollow me on Instagram @anyashakh

This week I look at the topic of natural law in an attempt to find a clear and useful definition. I consider statements from Aristotle, Aquinas, Calvin, and Blackstone, and compare/contrast their perspectives. Finally, I comment on a short video published by Jon Harris from Conversations that Matter regarding natural law. At the end of the day, any discussion of natural law needs to start with clear a definition of what it is in order to avoid unnecessary confusion.And, as always, if you have any questions or comments, please email me at thegbgpodcast@gmail.com.You can follow also me on Facebook or Twitter, or go to http://www.ericluppold.com/And if you would like to support the show, please consider becoming a patron!

This week I look at the topic of natural law in an attempt to find a clear and useful definition. I consider statements from Aristotle, Aquinas, Calvin, and Blackstone, and compare/contrast their perspectives. Finally, I comment on a short video published by Jon Harris from Conversations that Matter regarding natural law. At the end of the day, any discussion of natural law needs to start with clear a definition of what it is in order to avoid unnecessary confusion.And, as always, if you have any questions or comments, please email me at thegbgpodcast@gmail.com.You can follow also me on Facebook or Twitter, or go to http://www.ericluppold.com/And if you would like to support the show, please consider becoming a patron!

Today is Friday, March 7, 2025, Friday after Ash Wednesday, First Friday, with commemoration of St. Thomas Aquinas, a 3rd class feast, with the color of violet. In this episode: The meditation: “Forty Steps to Easter: Friday after Ash Wednesday,” a preview of this week's episode of The Catholic Mass #27 Why Music Is Integral to the Sacrifice of the Mass: today's news from the Church: “Dramatic Drop in Numbers of Priests and Faithful in Belgium,” and today's thought from the Archbishop. Sources Used Today: Forty Steps to Easter “Dramatic Drop in Numbers of Priests and Faithful in Belgium” (FSSPX.news) https://fsspx.news/en/news/belgium-dramatic-drop-numbers-priests-and-faithful-51050 “The Catholic Mass #27 Why Music Is Integral to the Sacrifice of the Mass " (SSPX Podcast) View on YouTube Listen & Subscribe on SSPXpodcast.com The Spiritual Life- Archbishop Lefebvre (Angelus Press) - - - - - - - We'd love your feedback on these Daily Devotionals! What do you like / not like, and what would you like us to add? podcast@sspx.org - - - - - - - Please Support this Apostolate with 1-time or Monthly Donation >> - - - - - - - Explore more: Subscribe to the email version of this Devotional - it's a perfect companion! Subscribe to this Podcast to receive this and all our audio episodes Subscribe to the SSPX YouTube channel for video versions of our podcast series and Sermons FSSPX News Website: https://fsspx.news Visit the US District website: https://sspx.org/ - - - - - What is the SSPX Podcast? The SSPX Podcast is produced by Angelus Press, which has as its mission the fortification of traditional Catholics so that they can defend the Faith, and reaching out to those who have not yet found Tradition.  https://sspx.org

March 7th, 2025:  St Thomas Aquinas, the Angelic Doctor of the Church; Aquinas vs. Modernism, Faith & Reason over Heresy; Overcome Evil with Good; St Thomas Aquinas - Angelic Purity and Clarity

Zach Mayle, member at Del Ray Baptist ChurchChurch History: Lesson 9.Taught March 2, 2025.

Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Urban Hannon, Taylor Patrick O'Neill, and Matthew Dugandzic answer your questions about usury, Latin, and the Academy Awards.To submit your questions about whatever for a future episode, email us at thequodlibets@gmail.com.Be sure to follow the Sacra Doctrina Project on Facebook and Twitteras well.

Send us a text here!343: Join Pastor Plek, Pastor Holland, and Bri Mota for a compelling discussion on the controversy surrounding JD Vance's remarks about the hierarchy of love, or "ordo amoris." What does it truly mean to prioritize love, starting from family and extending outward? Together, they scrutinize the reactions from religious and secular circles, including critiques from evangelical leaders like Thabiti Anyabwile, and assess how Vance's views align or conflict with historical Christian teachings from luminaries such as Augustine and Aquinas.Got questions? Text us at 737-231-0605!Like, share, and subscribe! We love seeing and responding to your reviews and comments.Support the show: https://wbcc.churchcenter.com/givingSupport the show

Urban Hannon, Taylor Patrick O'Neill, and Matthew Dugandzic answer your questions about the beatific vision, Christ and the Trinity, and why theology does not divide into liberal and conservative.To submit your questions about whatever for a future episode, email us at thequodlibets@gmail.com.Be sure to follow the Sacra Doctrina Project on Facebook and Twitter as well.

With the bestselling book, When Harry Became Sally now back on Amazon, author Ryan Anderson joins with the unique backstory. He also expounds on why we must keep technology as a supplement, never a substitute in our daily lives, especially for the sake of our kids. Father Dominic Legge also joins, discussing the life of St. Thomas Aquinas with the recent image trending of the doctor of the church being recreated based on analysis of the skull. The study also points to the true cause of death of the Angelic Doctor. Msgr. Roger Landry discusses the Shrine of the North American Martyrs as it received national recognition by the USSCB this month. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Send us a textSPONSOR:   Briefcase MarketingThe episode explores the Catholic principle of Ordo Amoris, discussing the balance between love for family and love for strangers, especially in context to immigration and Vice-President Vance's recent comments. We reflect on Augustine and Aquinas' teachings, the Vice President's comments, and real-life implications for our communities and the responsibilities they entail. • Discussion on the Vice President's remarks regarding immigrant care • Explanation of the Ordo Amoris concept by St. Augustine  including the primary Importance of loving God first in our relationships. • St. Thomas Aquinas and his treatment of both charity and justice• Personal immigration stories highlighting the plight of families • Examination of immigration policy and the Church's role • Defense against utilitarian views in discussing human dignity • Emphasis on the need for compassion in political and social discourse • Call to action for listeners to reflect on their own responsibilitiesUSCCB links on Immigration:Catholic Social Teaching on ImmigrationCatholic Social Teaching on Immigration and the Movement of PeoplesArchbishop Broglio (USCCB President) Statement on recent Executive Orders U.S. bishops say refugee program is ‘work of mercy' after criticism from vice presidentChurch Search: St. Agnes in OrrvilleSPONSOR:   Briefcase MarketingAt Briefcase Marketing, we create marketing that inspires action and delivers results.  We will:Clarify your message to attract the right audience.Streamline your website to convert more visitors into customers, donors or volunteers.Create consistency to build trust and deepen relationships across every marketing platform (Emails, Ads, Social Media, Etc).Check out just two of their recent successful clients who we know well.Theology of the Body CLESt. John Cantius ParishBriefcase MarketingReadings for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Last week, Vice President Vance made a simple statement: prioritizing your own people is a Christian idea. The backlash was immediate. Christian leaders and politicians pushed back, arguing that national interest should never take precedence over broader humanitarian concerns. But that argument ignores both history and reality. For centuries, theologians from Augustine to Aquinas, from Calvin to the Reformers, have taught that love must be rightly ordered. A father feeds his children before his neighbors. A nation looks after its own before extending charity elsewhere. This isn't a rejection of others—it's the foundation of a healthy society. The truth is, America is not doing well. Real wages are stagnant, families are struggling, and national identity is unraveling. A country that refuses to prioritize its own people is not acting morally—it's committing national suicide. This episode is brought to you by our premier sponsors, Armored Republic and Reece Fund, as well as our Patreon members and donors. You can join our Patreon at https://patreon.com/rightresponseministries or you can donate at https://rightresponseministries.com/donate. Vice President Vance is right. The Ordo Amoris—the proper ordering of loves—teaches that a nation has a duty to its own people first and always. Anything less is a betrayal. Tune in now. *MINISTRY SPONSORS:* *Private Family Banking* How to Connect with Private Family Banking: 1. FREE 20-MINUTE COURSE HERE: ⁠https://www.canva.com/design/DAF2TQVcA10/WrG1FmoJYp9o9oUcAwKUdA/view⁠ 2. Send an email inquiry to ⁠chuck@privatefamilybanking.com⁠ 3. Receive a FREE e-book entitled "How to Build Multi-Generational Wealth Outside of Wall Street and Avoid the Coming Banking Meltdown", by going to ⁠https://www.protectyourmoneynow.net⁠ 4. Set up a FREE Private Family Banking Discovery call using this ⁠link: https://calendly.com/familybankingnow/30min⁠ 5. For a Multi-Generational Wealth Planning Guide Book for only $4.99, use this link for my affiliate relationship with "Seven Generations Legacy": ⁠https://themoneyadvantage.idevaffiliate.com/13.html⁠ *Reece Fund ⁠https://www.reecefund.com/ *Dominion: Wealth Strategists* is a full-service financial planning and wealth management firm dedicated to putting more money in the hands of the church. With an education focused approach, they will help you take dominion over your finances. https://reformed.money/

Urban Hannon, Taylor Patrick O'Neill, and Matthew Dugandzic answer your questions about beauty, the transcendentals, where to start reading St. Thomas Aquinas, and the Italian virtue of *sprezzatura*.To submit your questions about whatever for a future episode, email us at thequodlibets@gmail.com.Be sure to follow the Sacra Doctrina Project on Facebook and Twitter as well.

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Fr. Joseph Johnson joins Patrick to discuss Thomas Aquinas (3:09) Who was St. Thomas Aquinas? How did St. Thomas Aquinas debate others? (9:50) How does the intellectual mind play an important role in our Faith? Where do we see the love of God in St. Thomas Aquinas’ life? 11:19 Mary -Faith - I don't believe intellect plays into it. God above is in control of all. (20:47) Break 1 Patrick shares an email about why St. Thomas Aquinas didn’t finish the Summa Theologica? Write to us at innerlife@relevantradio.com (28:00) Mary - I read a brief overview about St. Thomas Aquinas. The Uncaused cause. argument for the existence of God. Read an article that said Thomas took it from a Muslim philosopher and got the idea from him. (33:06) Email from Bob – Where do you start with the readings of Saint Thomas Aquinas? (37:40) Break 2 (39:04) How can St. Thomas Aquinas be a companion to us today? (46:14) Anna - There's an expression of blind faith. Especially when teaching our kids. I'm a faith formation teacher. St. Thomas Aquinas is best. Any ideas to present Aquinas to kids? Resources: Thomistic Institute: Aquinas 101 https://aquinas101.thomisticinstitute.org/ Practical Theology by Peter Kreeft https://ignatius.com/practical-theology-prtp/

To be like a saint, we must surrender everything to God.

1/28/25 7am CT Hour - Fr. Thomas Petri/ William Albrecht John, Glen and Sarah chat about President Trump's executive orders involving the military, California fires and planning vacations. Fr. Petri talks Aquinas. He expounds on his rise to fame and why he is considered the greatest Catholic theologian. William makes the case for why we should read the Bible and answers many misconception about Catholics and the Bible.

We finish up Aquinas on happiness, and then take a tour through recent Substack posts.

In this episode, Bobby and Khalil are joined by special guest Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe, OP, as they dive into the works of the great theologian and doctor of the church, St. Thomas Aquinas, and why he is revered as one of the greatest Catholic theologians and philosophers of the faith. ___________________________________________________________________________ ✴️

Will there be Purgatory after the second coming of Christ? What did Aquinas thought of other worlds? What is the Double Imputation doctrine? Join us for this Wednesday edition of Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

Women as teachers? Is drinking alcohol a sin? Agustin or Aquinas? Join us for today's edition of Called to Communion.

Patrick Madrid explains the idea of infinite regression: basically, the concept of an endless chain of causes, and how it points to the existence of God. The Train Analogy: Imagine you're sitting at a train crossing, waiting for the world's longest train to pass. Car after car zooms by. Each train car is being pulled by the one in front of it, but NONE of these cars are moving under their own power. What gives? Somewhere way up front, there HAS to be a locomotive: the unmoved mover... pulling the whole train. Without it, the entire line of train cars would be stuck. The same principle applies to the universe: you can’t have an endless line of “movers” (or causes) without something at the very beginning giving everything its first push. And that is God. Infinite regression (the idea of “it just goes back forever, no big deal”) is, as Patrick puts it, a logical impossibility. It’s like claiming the train just goes on forever without an engine. Nope. Not happening. The Paintbrush Analogy: This one’s for the art fans! Imagine a paintbrush painting a canvas. The brush creates beautiful strokes, but it’s only moving because someone: a painter... is guiding it. Now, what if the brush is part of a longer stick? Let’s say it’s a foot long… or 20 feet… or as long as a football field. What if the stick just keeps going forever without a painter? That’s absurd. The same goes for creation: if there’s no “painter” (God) behind the brush (creation), then the painting (the universe) can’t exist. God is the ultimate painter, the one who gives creation its existence and beauty. What About Infinite Regression? Patrick explains that atheists, like Richard Dawkins, often try to argue for some other explanation: like “dark matter” or even, hilariously, aliens seeding life on Earth. But here’s the problem: all of these “answers” just kick the can down the road. Where did the dark matter come from? Who created the aliens? It’s begging the question, a fancy philosophical term that means dodging the real issue by postponing it. If you keep asking “what caused THAT?” at some point, you must land on an uncaused cause: something (or someone) that exists without needing a cause. That’s God. Simple as that. The Five Ways to Prove God Exists: Patrick gives a shoutout to Aristotle and St. Thomas Aquinas, who developed five logical ways to explain God’s existence. They’re not “scientific proof” like you’d see in a lab, but they’re rock-solid philosophical arguments. These “Five Ways” look at things like cause and effect, motion, contingency, and design in the universe: all of which point to a necessary first cause: God. He recommends Peter Kreeft’s "Handbook of Catholic Apologetics" (co-authored with Fr. Ron Tacelli) as a go-to resource. If you want to strengthen your faith, it’s must-read. Final Thoughts: Whether it’s the train, the paintbrush, or Aquinas’ Five Ways, these are tools to help us understand why belief in God isn’t just reasonable: it’s the only explanation that makes sense. So, the next time someone says, “But what caused God?” just smile and remind them: God is the engine, not another train car.

All the first universities were—St. Thomas Aquinas would tell us—Catholic ones. But in this modern day, it takes intentionality to maintain the rich tradition of Catholic education. In a talk recorded for HeightsCast, Dr. Peter Kilpatrick, president of The Catholic University of America, spoke to families at The Heights about what it means to be a Catholic university. He first consults the experts: Thomas Aquinas, John Henry Newman, John Paul the Great, and Pope Benedict XVI. He then offers examples from his own career in school leadership, and how to put the exhortations of popes and saints into action on campus. Chapters: 6:14 Universities: a Catholic inheritance 8:06 Newman and Aquinas on universities 11:58 Papal directives for Catholic universities 15:56 Theodrama vs. egodrama 19:16 Getting these ideas on campus 19:36 Mission-enthusiastic faculty 21:26 Mission-integrated curricula 24:12 Counseling with a Christian anthropology 25:01  Teaching a professional call to holiness 26:21 Campus ministry 28:15 The distinctive value of Catholic education 31:10 Q1: Technology and the next 50 years 36:13 Q2: College affordability and value Links: The Idea of a University by St. John Henry Newman Ex Corde Ecclesiae by Pope St. John Paul II Regensburg Address on Faith, Reason, and the University by Pope Benedict XVI “The Real Cost of College Education—for Students, Families, and the Nation” by Jamie Merisotis Superhabits: The Universal System for a Successful Life by Andrew Abela Hannah's Children: The Women Quietly Defying the Birth Dearth by Catherine Pakaluk Also on the Forum: Receiving Beauty: A Liberal Arts Education featuring Dr. George Harne Considerations for the College-Bound Student featuring Dr. Peter Kilpatrick The Idea of the Liberal Arts University, Part I featuring Dr. Thomas Hibbs Rethinking College: Why go? How? When? featuring Arthur Brooks

What advice does Thomas Aquinas have for the modern person, especially the modern parent? Have you ever felt that something might be missing in modern parenting trends, like gentle parenting? In today's episode, Father Gregory Pine introduces us to an ancient practice that has shaped children for centuries: virtue ethics. First explored by classical philosophers like Aristotle and later popularized in the Middle Ages by St. Thomas Aquinas, virtue ethics remains central to the Church's teachings on character formation. Father Pine, drawing from his deep knowledge of St. Thomas Aquinas, offers practical guidance for parents seeking to cultivate virtues like justice, prudence, temperance, and fortitude in their children. Raising children to be happy and holy adults can feel daunting, but this episode is essential for empowering parents to nurture future saints. Additionally, Father Pine shares his personal journey—how he discovered his vocation and developed a passion for St. Thomas Aquinas' teachings. I hope this conversation inspires and equips you to approach parenting with a renewed perspective and practical tools.Check Out Fr Gregory's work:Aquinas 101: https://aquinas101.com/Godsplaining Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@Godsplaining Join our Locals community: https://lilarose.locals.com/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LilaRose865A big thank to our partner, EWTN, the world's leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/   Check out our Sponsors:-We Heart Nutrition: https://www.weheartnutrition.com/ Get high quality vitamin supplements for 20% off using the code LILA.   -Crowd Health: https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/ The new alternative to health insurance - sign up and use the code "LILA" for a special deal of $99 for your first 3 months!-Exodus 90: Grow spiritually, mentally, and physically with thousands of other men:  https://get.exodus90.com/lilaTimestamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:03:43 - How did you become a Dominican?00:07:26 - Fr Gregory's love for Aquinas00:11:48 - Exodus 9000:12:45 - Special passion for Thomas Aquinas?00:14:51 - Who is Thomas Aquinas?00:16:45 - Summa Theologiae00:18:45 - Not everyone needs to be interested in Aquinas00:22:38 - What would Aquinas say to the modern woman?00:22:53 - We Heart Nutrition00:26:01 - Truths revealed in their proper ways00:32:09 - Crowd Health00:33:26 - When we love God…00:35:23 - What could mothers learn from Aquinas?00:42:35 - We are made human (aka limited)00:44:48 - Courage00:46:04 - God loves us weird00:53:20 - Motherhood and Emotions00:57:35 - Is all yelling bad?00:58:49 - innocence of emotion01:04:33 - Modern man is haunted…01:07:18 - Aquinas' advice for moms01:10:12 - The Lord doesn't want women's hearts divided01:13:12 - Virtues summarized01:16:33 - Teaching children prudence01:21:31 - St Edith Stein and ‘Coaching” others01:25:39 - Aquinas 101 Platform

Episode SummaryIn this episode, we dive into the profound wisdom of St. Thomas Aquinas with Fr. Gregory Pine, one of the creators of the Aquinas 101 series. Known for his intellectual rigor, Aquinas can sometimes feel daunting to those new to his teachings. Fr. Gregory shares how Aquinas 101 makes his thought accessible and relevant for modern audiences. Through this conversation, listeners will uncover the beauty of Aquinas' work and learn practical ways to deepen their understanding of faith and reason.About Fr. Gregory PineFr. Gregory Pine is a Dominican priest, theologian, and author with a deep passion for Thomistic philosophy and theology. As a member of the team behind Aquinas 101, Fr. Gregory has helped bring the wisdom of St. Thomas Aquinas to life for countless Catholics worldwide. He is the author of several works, including Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly, and is a sought-after speaker on faith and reason.In This Episode, We Cover:Introducing Fr. Gregory Pine: Fr. Gregory shares his background and his journey to becoming a Dominican priest and Thomistic scholar.The Inspiration Behind Aquinas 101: What led to the creation of the series, and its goals for the Church today.Why Aquinas Matters Today: The relevance of St. Thomas Aquinas' teachings in our modern world.Making Aquinas Accessible: How Aquinas 101 simplifies Aquinas' systematic style for beginners.Misconceptions About Aquinas: Common misunderstandings about Aquinas' teachings and how the series addresses them.Practical Impact of Aquinas 101: Real-life stories of how the series has transformed people's understanding of faith.Engaging Faith and Reason: How young adults and professionals can integrate Thomistic thought into their lives.Favorite Teachings from Aquinas: Fr. Gregory's personal favorite concept from Aquinas and how it has shaped his own faith journey.Advice for Beginners: Tips for starting to explore St. Thomas Aquinas and the broader Thomistic tradition.Why You Should ListenIf you've ever felt intimidated by the works of St. Thomas Aquinas or are curious about the intersection of faith and reason, this episode is for you. Fr. Gregory Pine offers practical and relatable insights that will inspire you to dive deeper into the rich intellectual tradition of the Church.Resources & LinksExplore Aquinas 101: Click Here to BeginCall to ActionSubscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with anyone eager to explore the wisdom of St. Thomas Aquinas. Join us for more conversations that deepen your understanding of our Catholic faith! Support the show

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