The Thomistic Institute Household as Natural Revelation of Masculinity and Femininity | Prof. John Cuddeback
Jul 16, 2025
In this insightful discussion, Professor John Cuddeback, an esteemed philosophy educator at Christendom College, dives into the household as a reflection of masculinity and femininity. He highlights the vital roles of fatherhood and motherhood while emphasizing the beautiful complementarity between men and women. Cuddeback explores how virtue shapes identity and love, using the Parable of the Prodigal Son to illustrate unconditional love and hope. He delves into the generative essence of gender and challenges the distortions of personal suffering on our understanding of these vital concepts.
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Virtue Defines Our True Self
- Virtue is fundamentally who we are meant to become; without it, we fail to become our true selves.
- Real love requires seeing others for who they can become through virtue, not just who they are now.
Prodigal Son's Immaturity and Father's Love
- The prodigal son's request for his inheritance shows deep immaturity and lack of character.
- The father's unconditional forgiveness demonstrates the power of true fatherly love and hope.
Keep Going, Don’t Give Up
- Never give up despite challenges; perseverance leads to success.
- God wants us to keep choosing to move forward, strengthening us until we prevail.