Fr. Thomas Petri, OP

Fr. Thomas Petri, OP, shares insights on virtue and moral character according to Aquinas. He contrasts classical views with modern perceptions of morality, emphasizing the pursuit of happiness and goodness. The discussion explores the role of emotions, habits, and virtues in moral decision-making, highlighting the importance of character formation and intellectual habits for excellence and freedom.

Fr. Thomas Petri, OP, an expert in moral theology, discusses how virtue and vice are cultivated through choices according to St. Thomas Aquinas. He also explores the role of grace in human morality, the impact of original sin, and the intertwining of grace and freedom in living a virtuous life. Additionally, he delves into how grace nurtures faith and virtues, focusing on topics like infant baptism and preparing for grace through virtuous living.

Fr. Thomas Petri, OP, discusses the theological significance of Jesus Christ taking on flesh in Catholic belief, exploring the relationship between body and soul, sin, and redemption. The podcast also covers topics like bodily discipline, sexuality in religion, God assuming human nature, early heresies, and the transformative power of forgiveness in defeating sin.

Fr. Thomas Petri, OP, an expert in bio-ethics, discusses Catholic moral tradition on end-of-life care, providing nutrition and hydration to patients, the debate on death with dignity, and the redemptive value of suffering in Christianity.

Fr. Thomas Petri, OP, discusses the history of Church perspectives on marriage, the impact of original sin on communication, and the transformation of the body's meaning in the afterlife. They explore the connection between St. Thomas Aquinas' theology and John Paul II's Theology of the Body, focusing on innate desire for perfection, unity of body and soul, and rational love for self-mastery.