Fr. Romanus Cessario, OP

Fr. Romanus Cessario, OP, a Dominican priest, discusses the sanctification of Christian suffering through anointing of the sick. Topics include the advantages of anointing over penance, the power of Christ's compassionate blood, debates on who should receive the sacrament, distinctions between psychological and physical suffering, and the significance of Christian anthropology in understanding the departure of the soul from the body.

Fr. Romanus Cessario, OP, dives into the reasons behind Jesus' crucifixion, Catholic beliefs on Good Friday, the divinity of Christ, and the theological views on his suffering. The podcast explores sin, reconciliation in the Old Testament, maintaining baptismal innocence, critiques on Anselm's satisfaction theory, and Catholic devotional practices like the Stations of the Cross.

Fr. Romanus Cessario, OP discusses the role of priests in moral instruction, decline in confessions post-Vatican II, significance of clerical celibacy for spiritual strength, and the importance of priests in guiding individuals through confession and administering sacraments.

Fr. Romanus Cessario, OP, discusses the importance of accompaniment in moral development, exploring historical views on friendship in theological texts. He highlights challenges in priestly accompaniment in modern culture and the significance of charity, accompaniment, and friendship in fostering moral growth.

Fr. Romanus Cessario, OP, discusses sacraments, grace, and ethics in the Catholic Church, addressing divine grace's impact on human actions and sacraments' role in salvation. The podcast explores forgiveness, grace, and baptism, delving into ethical decision-making, bravery, emotions, and rational choice, as well as clear ideas, desire, and decision-making processes. Additionally, it examines the history of sacraments and the Reformation, emphasizing scripture, tradition, and magisterium in understanding divine revelation.