Fr. John Harris OP

Fr. John Harris, O.P., the Prior Provincial for the Dominican Province of Ireland, dives into the Catholic approach to secular politics grounded in Thomistic principles. He discusses the vital role of lay Catholics in governance and advocates for their active participation in society. The conversation explores the balance between natural and supernatural ends in politics, emphasizing the interconnectedness of human happiness and divine union. Fr. Harris also addresses how faith should inform the political sphere while encouraging Christians to uphold ethical principles amidst modern challenges.

Fr. John Harris OP provides a brief introduction to St. Thomas Aquinas and his work, the Summa Theologica. Topics include Aquinas's journey in understanding truth and faith, his views on God, humanity, sin, and grace, his focus on virtue, courage, and grace in moral theology, his teachings on man's ultimate goal, salvation through Christ, and the importance of courage, prudence, and faith.

Fr. John Harris OP, a Dominican priest, delves into the concept of evil in relation to God's existence. Topics include moral and natural evil, objections by Saint Thomas Aquinas, the necessity of a good God, philosophical complexities of evil in a world created by God, debates on free will, and the triumph of goodness over malevolence.