
 The Thomistic Institute
 The Thomistic Institute The Sacraments in General: Character and Institution/Causation | Fr. Thomas Joseph White, O.P.
 Apr 22, 2024 
 Fr. Thomas Joseph White, O.P., delves into the significance of sacramental character in baptism, confirmation, and holy orders, discussing their indelible mark. He explores Aquinas' theory on character, the importance of confession for spiritual growth, and the causes and institution of sacraments, including Christological causality. The podcast navigates the complexities of sacraments, ministerial intention, and sacramental validity despite human imperfections. 
 Chapters 
 Transcript 
 1  2  3  4  5 
 Intro 
 00:00 • 4min 
 Aquinas' Theory of Character in Sacraments 
 04:05 • 20min 
 The Significance of Confession in Recovering Grace from Baptism and Confirmation 
 24:05 • 2min 
 Sacraments: Causes, Institution, and Christological Causality 
 26:21 • 21min 
 Exploring the Complexity of Sacraments and Intentions 
 46:58 • 9min 
