The Thomistic Institute Chance or Purpose? God's Providence and the Christian Worldview | Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.
Apr 26, 2020
Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. discusses God's Providence and Christian worldview, exploring divine knowledge, will, and providence as well as the interplay between God's plan and human freedom. The episode highlights seeking understanding and trust during challenging circumstances, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a contemplative mindset and unwavering faith.
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Matterhorn Example Of Hidden Purpose
- Fr. Gregory recounts reading Carl Marlantes' Matterhorn about purposeless orders in war.
- He uses it to illustrate that military life often assigns tasks whose meaning appears only later.
Turn To Interior Prayer In Seemingly Purposeless Times
- In seasons when purpose is hidden, seek interior silence and prayer to find ultimate meaning.
- Use that contemplative reserve to endure seemingly purposeless orders or training.
God's Knowledge Precedes Creation
- God's knowledge is self-contained and knows all possible ways creatures can participate in being.
- Creation is those divine possibilities conjoined to God's will, making them actual.