Sed Contra: A Podcast of Catholic Theology Quodlibet 9: How Universalist Is Too Universalist?
Apr 21, 2025
This lively discussion dives deep into the intricacies of moral theology, exploring the relevance of manuals for modern priests and the evolving challenges in confessional practice. The speakers debate the relationship between universal salvation and salvation's complexities, questioning the existence of hell. They also tackle the nature of divine justice and mercy, emphasizing a thoughtful approach to Eucharistic reverence and the beatific vision. Expect enlightening perspectives on age-old theological dilemmas intertwined with contemporary faith practice!
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Role of Moral Theology Manuals
- Manuals in moral theology serve as reference guides, not teaching texts for the science of moral theology itself.
- They help apply moral theology to concrete cases rather than teach foundational theory.
Value of Confessor's Manuals
- Confessors benefit greatly from manuals that guide understanding penitents and assigning penance.
- Absence of such manuals risks confession becoming either therapy or superficial absolution without spiritual growth.
Shift in Seminary Formation
- There has been a shift from expecting seminarians to be simple dispensers of sacraments to theological experts due to pastoral needs.
- Modern education tends to prioritize understanding over memorizing basics, risking shallow knowledge.