All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri Virtue and the Emotions (Part 2)
Oct 21, 2025
Explore how emotions can enrich rather than hinder our spiritual journey. Discover the contrasting views of emotions from modern culture and the integrated insights of Aquinas. Learn how to reshape pain and desire, engaging the mind to redirect powerful feelings. Understand the role of inner battles in sanctification and how integrating mind, will, and emotions leads to a more profound love of God and others. Embrace the idea that our emotions are not just struggles but opportunities for growth and holiness.
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Broken Window, Different Responses
- Edward Sri describes his son kicking a soccer ball that shattered a living room window and the different possible paternal reactions.
- The calm response that repairs the relationship is presented as the most helpful for family dynamics and the father's peace.
Enlightenment Shift On Emotions
- Edward Sri links the Enlightenment, especially Immanuel Kant, to a cultural shift that devalues emotions as obstacles to reason.
- He contrasts this with the Catholic view that emotions are meant for good and must be integrated with reason and will.
Love Needs Intellect And Emotion
- Edward Sri explains that for Aquinas the will matters but is not enough; intellect and emotions must cooperate in loving action.
- Knowing someone or God informs the will and stirs emotions toward fuller love and flourishing.
