The Thomistic Institute The Happiness of Human Limitations I Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.
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Sep 16, 2025 Fr. Gregory Pine, an expert in dogmatic and moral theology, dives into the paradox of happiness. He emphasizes that true fulfillment lies within our current limitations and experiences. By embracing commitment and community, he argues that we can deepen our personal joy. Fr. Pine discusses the sacrificial nature of love in both religious and personal realms, sharing insights from St. Gregory the Great. He encourages listeners to appreciate their individuality and find contentment through authentic connections, reminding us that limitations can enrich our understanding of life.
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Real Life Is Here And Now
- Real life is not somewhere else in the future; it is lived now within our present circumstances.
- Christian life is progressive acclimatization where heaven is already at work here and now.
Choose Commitment Over Perpetual Options
- Commit to concrete relationships and pursuits because commitment entails limitation that opens the way to life.
- Embrace the 'death' of limitation as the route to flourishing and beatitude.
Friend Who 'Says Yes' But Won't Commit
- Fr. Gregory tells of inviting a friend who seems unlikely to ever truly commit and thus will never share a life.
- He uses this to show that being with people consistently is the central good of human life.