Fr. Andrew Hofer, OP

Fr. Andrew Hofer, OP, delves into St. Thomas Aquinas' teachings on the Virgin Mary, discussing her virtues, role in salvation, and parallels to Eve. They explore the profound meanings of 'Full of Grace,' the connections between the Hail Mary prayer and Eve, and St. Thomas's rejection of the Immaculate Conception. The podcast also touches on the impact of popular piety and prayer in connecting people spiritually.

Fr. Andrew Hofer, OP discusses St. Thomas Aquinas's view on Christ's judgment of theologians' work, emphasizing the moral aspects of theology and the importance of authentic teaching and preaching in serving God's intentions.

Fr. Andrew Hofer, OP, discusses St. Thomas Aquinas' teachings on deification, exploring how humans can comprehend God's essence, the role of Christ in divinization, the progression from grace to glory, and the distinctions between God and human nature.

Fr. Andrew Hofer, OP, discusses the origin of truth from the Holy Spirit, emphasizing the importance of speaking in the Holy Spirit and the relationship between evil, goodness, falsity, and truth. The search for truth and unity is explored, along with discussions on goodness, evil, truth, and societal bonds.

Fr. Andrew Hofer, OP, a Dominican priest specializing in the theology of Thomas Aquinas, discusses how Aquinas' religious vocation influenced his writings. Topics include Aquinas' concerns on religious vocations, virtues of poverty, chastity, and obedience, guidance for discernment, and the beauty of the desire for a religious vocation.