Pints With Aquinas The Gift of Freewill | Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.
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Sep 30, 2023 Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P., a Dominican priest and author, discusses the concept of freedom and its relationship with divine freedom. They explore affirming the object of love, God's plan of redemption, and vocational discernment. The podcast highlights the gift of freedom from God and their work on the 'God's Planning' podcast and a retreat for young adults.
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Freedom's Harmony
- Human freedom is not in conflict with divine freedom, but rather a participation in it.
- By abiding by God's law, we partake in His freedom and discover that it enriches our own.
Fixity and Play in Freedom
- True freedom involves fixity in an ultimate end, like God, allowing us to pursue it without distraction.
- This fixity gives us the freedom to play with the means to achieve that end.
Gelato Analogy
- Fr. Pine uses the example of choosing gelato flavors to illustrate freedom's play.
- Being fixed on loving your friend, you're free to enjoy any flavor without overthinking.