Fr. James Brent, OP

Fr. James Brent, OP, an expert in theology and philosophy, discusses integrating contemporary science with faith through wisdom and love, contrasting Aristotle with materialism. They explore form and finality in moral evaluations, the conflict between science and scripture, and the hermeneutics of suspicion, wisdom, and love. The discussion covers nature, ethics, and environmental mistreatment, advocating for a harmonious blend of science and faith.

Fr. James Brent, OP, discusses the rationality of faith, evidences of divine origin, objections to faith, role of conscience, doctrine development, rational conversion, grace in belief, faith in Christianity, baptism, and Christian witnessing.

Fr. James Brent, OP, discusses the parallels between civil rights and LGBTQ+ rights activism. He explores the complexities of categorization in relation to homosexuality, emphasizing the subjective nature of human sexuality. Fr. Brent also delves into the Church's stance on same-sex attraction, offering pastoral care and guidance towards chastity. Additionally, he highlights the Angelic Warfare Confraternity's role in supporting members in their journey towards purity.

Fr. James Brent, OP, a Dominican priest and theologian, delves into Thomas Aquinas' argument for God's existence through the concepts of contingent vs. necessary beings. He connects the God of the Bible to metaphysical arguments, addressing objections from philosophers about contingent beings and causality.

Fr. James Brent, OP, discusses St. Elizabeth of the Trinity's emphasis on finding God in daily life, faith's importance in spiritual connection, and enhancing spiritual life through beliefs in God's love and simplicity.

Fr. James Brent, OP, discusses human nature, positive psychology, and perennial principles. Topics include comparing Aquinas' views with modern positive psychology, exploring human inclinations, and discussing the importance of understanding God for human fulfillment.

Fr. James Brent, OP, discusses divine providence, comparing God to a foreman overseeing a construction site. He also highlights the role of insects in ecosystem harmony and how divine providence directs the world towards glorifying God.

Fr. James Brent, OP, discusses divine names and the use of analogical language to describe God. Topics include understanding univocal, equivocal, and analogous terms, exploring the concept of healthy through analogies, and delving into the nuances of predicating attributes of God. The chapter also explores the analogy between God and creation, challenging listeners to rethink their language when discussing divine attributes.

Fr. James Brent, OP, a Dominican Priest and theologian, discusses the presence of God in everyday life, navigating distractions and spiritual growth, finding serenity in life priorities, and exploring God's plan, free will, and divine providence with practical insights and anecdotes.

Fr. James Brent, OP, lecturer at NYU, discusses the Principle of Non-Contradiction in Thomistic philosophy. He explores the role of philosophy in understanding truth, challenges to knowing truth, different perspectives on knowledge and truth by Aristotle, Aquinas, and Parmenides, and the significance of the Principle of Non-Contradiction in metaphysics and epistemology.