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Why Does Aquinas Say that a Divine Person is a Subsistent Relation? | Fr. John Baptist Ku, O.P.

May 28, 2024
Fr. John Baptist Ku, O.P. discusses Aquinas's doctrine of subsistent relations, exploring the mystery of the Trinity and the metaphysical connections within it. He clarifies the concept of subsistent relations, the distinction between real and logical relations, and the unique relationship among the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Additionally, the podcast covers the divine and human natures of Jesus, the procession of the Word and Love in the Trinity, and the challenges of comprehending this divine mystery.
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