Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P.

Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P., a Dominican priest and moral theology scholar, delves into the multifaceted nature of friendship. He discusses the historical and philosophical significance of friendship, emphasizing its essential role in overcoming modern loneliness. Fr. Guilbeau explores three types of friendship—pleasure, utility, and virtue—and argues that virtuous friendships elevate the others. He highlights how friendships support Christian virtues and communal progress towards salvation, blending insights from saints and philosophers alike.

Join Professor Thomas Hibbs, a leading philosophy expert from Baylor University, and Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, a Dominican priest and University Chaplain at The Catholic University of America, as they delve into the essence of friendship. They discuss the alarming decline of meaningful relationships today, emphasizing insights from Aristotle and Aquinas on the intrinsic value of true friendship. The conversation critiques modern individualism, advocating for a richer understanding of community and the common good, highlighting how genuine connections can alleviate suffering.

Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P., discusses prudence and justice in a democracy, emphasizing virtuous voting for common goods. They explore different forms of justice, societal interactions, voting prudence, and civic participation, highlighting the ethical considerations in voting for candidates with conflicting values.

Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P., discusses friendship with God and the common good. Topics include critiques of personalist social theory, the dual nature of human beings, perspectives on individuality vs. common good, and the role of communication in fostering relationships.

Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P. discusses the importance of the common good in fostering friendship and human flourishing. Topics include the role of communication, personalism in social communities, the relationship between individual and collective well-being, and the challenges posed by totalitarian threats and liberal structures of government.

Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P., delves into Thomas Aquinas' perspective on politics, highlighting the reverence for politics and the common good in medieval thought, exploring the concept of the common good in Catholic Church documents, and navigating the challenges of politics while upholding values. Aquinas emphasizes citizen involvement in achieving the political common good and the coordination of societal parts towards the common enjoyment of the political order.

Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P., a Dominican priest, discusses the importance of Advent as the first liturgical season, emphasizing Christ's advent in flesh and glory. Topics include the significance of the second coming of Jesus, the depth of Advent, the concept of Incarnation, and the joy and purpose of Christ's coming.

Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P., discusses the importance of pursuing the common good over individual interests in alignment with God's design for the universe, exploring diverse philosophical views on community and the transformative power of grace on natural perfections. The discussion delves into the concept of the common good as a unifying force within the family and the challenge of understanding a common evil.

Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P., delves into the shift from ancient to modern views on the common good, emphasizing the importance of common goods in nature and exploring different types of wholes. He also discusses human identity in political communities and the pursuit of higher goods within them.

Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P. discusses the Gospel of John's influence on liturgical periods, the unique concept of divine friendship in Christianity compared to other religions, Aristotle's views on common goods, the importance of human groups in society, and navigating friendships with non-Christians.