The Thomistic Institute Thomistic Wisdom for the Pilgrimage to God – Prof. John Cuddeback
Oct 10, 2025
Join Professor John A. Cuddeback, a seasoned philosopher at Christendom College, as he explores the profound connection between Thomistic wisdom and our spiritual journey. He emphasizes the importance of making God our ultimate end, advising listeners on how to align their actions with this divine purpose. Cuddeback discusses balancing worldly and spiritual goods, the role of wisdom in creating cosmic order, and practical steps for incorporating prayer and thoughtful action into daily life. Discover how cleaving to God can lead to true fulfillment and peace.
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Cleave To The Final End
- Wisdom for the pilgrimage is to cleave to the final end and make that cleaving active in all you do.
- This single orientation simplifies decisions and orders life toward true fulfillment.
Wisdom Is Ordering Life
- Wisdom fundamentally concerns ordering: ordering desires and actions toward their proper end.
- Order reflects God's perfection and yields peace as the "tranquility of order."
Placed Between Two Goods
- Humans stand between material goods and spiritual goods, and turning to one draws you away from the other.
- The degree you cleave to spiritual goods shapes whether spiritual goods govern your life.