Fr. Dominic Legge, OP

Fr. Dominic Legge, OP, a Dominican friar specializing in natural law and political philosophy, discusses natural rights, justice, and the common good in the Thomistic tradition. The podcast explores the evolving methods of enforcing rights, Aquinas' views on subsidiarity and individual autonomy, and the church's perspective on rights in political discourse.

Fr. Dominic Legge, OP, discusses Martin Luther King, Jr.'s use of Christian principles to advocate for justice and civil disobedience against unjust laws. The podcast delves into the intersection of law, justice, and civil disobedience, the balance between common good and individual liberties, and the debate on personhood and legal protections.

Fr. Dominic Legge, OP, discusses the Eucharist as a sacrifice, Christ's priesthood, and the significance of active participation in Mass. The exploration of sacrifice, giving, sin, and love in Christ's Passion highlights the spiritual depth of Christ's sacrifice and the transformative power of the Mass.

Fr. Dominic Legge, OP, explores Aquinas' perspective on rights, justice, and the common good. He contrasts Thomistic views with Enlightenment theories, discusses the relationship between rights and the community, and touches on historical disputes between Dominicans and Jesuits on theological interpretations.

Fr. Dominic Legge, OP, delves into the philosophical problem of evil and God's goodness, discussing St. Augustine's views and Christian theology's perspective. He explores the concept of evil as a lack of what should be present, and the role of redemption in allowing evil for a greater good.

Fr. Dominic Legge, OP, explores Aquinas' Trinitarian pattern in natural inclinations, natural law, and divine grace, highlighting the movement towards God in nature. The differentiation between rational and irrational creatures in returning to God is discussed, along with the interplay between natural law, grace, and the dynamic return to God through charity.

Fr. Dominic Legge, OP, discusses the pursuit of lasting happiness and the ultimate good according to St. Thomas Aquinas. Topics include the role of material possessions in true satisfaction, seeking God as the ultimate good, natural law, human desires, virtue, and the supernatural realm.

Fr. Dominic Legge, OP, discusses the concept of wisdom in theology, purification of the mind to understand God, different religious goals, the nature of heaven, Aquinas' views on faith and grace, and the elevation to divine life.

Fr. Dominic Legge, OP discusses faith and reason in modern times. Topics include misconceptions about Christian faith, perspectives from medieval to modern times, the quest for wisdom in education, and the interface between intellect and love for God.

Fr. Dominic Legge, OP, expert in Christian theology, discusses the significance of the Trinity and Jesus Christ in Christian faith. Topics include understanding the Holy Trinity, revelations of Jesus Christ, significance of God's name in the Old Testament, exploration of Jesus in Philippians, and the mystery of the Trinity and Christ's nature.