The Thomistic Institute Chesterton on Saints Francis and Thomas Aquinas | Dr. Thomas Hibbs
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Jan 5, 2021 Dr. Thomas Hibbs discusses the theological connection between Saints Francis and Thomas Aquinas, exploring beauty, contemplation, action, and existential dilemmas in light of Pope Francis' encyclical. The podcast also delves into Aquinas's views on beauty, contrasts the contemplative and active life, examines 'The Tree of Life', and compares Chesterton's contemplative nature with the saints' approaches.
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Francis and Thomas: A Shared Vision
- Chesterton saw a deep affinity between St. Francis and St. Thomas Aquinas.
- Pope Francis connects their views in Laudato Si, finding in them a response to modern ecological problems.
Laudato Si's Core Argument
- Laudato Si's core argument is the need for a theologically informed understanding of humanity's place in the cosmos.
- Modernity's ecological crisis stems from a deeper existential and metaphysical crisis.
Humanizing Religion
- Chesterton believes both Francis and Thomas had a humanizing impact on religion through imagination and intellect, respectively.
- They embraced humility and the belief that even the smallest things can lead to the greatest.