

The City of God: Collective Charity in the Church and in Heaven | Fr. Michael Sherwin, OP
Jun 22, 2016
Fr. Michael Sherwin, OP, discusses Aquinas' incorporation of Aristotle's ideas on charity and the importance of love in the City of God. They explore fostering unity and virtue in society, overcoming envy through charity, and the role of companionship in achieving happiness in heaven. The podcast also touches on familial Pietas in ancient cultures and Father Sherwin's theological background.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Aquinas' Interpretation of Augustine and Aristotle's Influence on Charity
02:15 • 11min
Exploring Love and Charity in The City of God
13:13 • 24min
Exploring Aquinas's Influence on Promoting Unity and Virtue in Society
36:46 • 3min
The Power of Charity and Overcoming Envy
40:00 • 6min
The Importance of Companionship and Love in Aquinas' View of Happiness
46:04 • 22min
Exploring Familial Pietas and Sorrow in Ancient Cultures
01:07:54 • 2min