The Thomistic Institute The Light of Faith: Why It's Not Irrational to Believe | Fr. James Brent, OP
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Apr 21, 2024 
Fr. James Brent, OP, discusses the rationality of faith, evidences of divine origin, objections to faith, role of conscience, doctrine development, rational conversion, grace in belief, faith in Christianity, baptism, and Christian witnessing.
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Why Have Faith?
- Fr. James Brent OP recounts a conversation with a graduate student who asked him why have faith.
- She was a practicing Catholic, yet she'd never considered this fundamental question.
Faith as a Response
- Faith is a response to the Word of God, accepting what God has revealed.
- Liturgical practices affirm God's presence, speaking through scripture and tradition.
Shifting Challenges to Faith
- Yaroslav Pelikan observed a shift in the Church's challenges.
- Historically, debates centered on specific doctrines, but modern challenges question revelation itself.