Fr. Raymund Snyder, OP

Fr. Raymund Snyder, OP, discusses the philosophical and theological aspects of angels and demons, including challenges in proving their existence and benefits of studying. He explores the nature and influence of angels, highlighting similarities and differences with humans, their impact on human actions, and the concept of guardian angels.

Fr. Raymund Snyder, OP, a Dominican priest, discusses strategies for talking about God, using general ideas over technical details, intertwining truth and beauty in God through literature, embracing faith through foundation stones, and navigating discussions on God and faith with others.

Fr. Raymund Snyder, OP, delves into the profound difference between human and angelic intellects, emphasizing angelic capacity for direct knowledge from God. He explores how humans acquire knowledge through senses and abstraction, contrasting human and angelic ways of knowing. The discussion also covers human limitations, the 'spark of reason', discerning between humans and angels, and the roles of angels as intermediaries between God and humans.

Fr. Raymund Snyder, OP, an expert on the narrative of conversion, explores the life and works of Sigrid Undset, a Nobel Prize-winning author who intricately portrays the interplay between human free will and divine grace in Catholic faith. The discussion delves into theological aspects of grace, conversion, and resistance in Catholicism, using examples from Undset's novels to illustrate the themes of grace, conversion, and the Christian life.

Fr. Raymund Snyder, OP, discusses Aquinas' perspective on preambles of faith, the relationship between reason and faith, and the necessity of grace for true belief. The podcast explores the unity and significance of belief in God, the practical necessity of revelation, and how preambles pave the way for a deeper understanding of faith in Aquinas' theology.