The Thomistic Institute
The Thomistic Institute
The Thomistic Institute exists to promote Catholic truth in our contemporary world by strengthening the intellectual formation of Christians at universities, in the Church, and in the wider public square. The thought of St. Thomas Aquinas, the Universal Doctor of the Church, is our touchstone.
The Thomistic Institute Podcast features the lectures and talks from our conferences, campus chapters events, intellectual retreats, livestream events, and much more.
Founded in 2009, the Thomistic Institute is part of the Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, DC.
The Thomistic Institute Podcast features the lectures and talks from our conferences, campus chapters events, intellectual retreats, livestream events, and much more.
Founded in 2009, the Thomistic Institute is part of the Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, DC.
Episodes
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Aug 7, 2020 • 20min
The Via Dolorosa | Fr. Basil Cole, O.P.
Fr. Basil Cole, O.P. discusses the importance of Christ's sacrifice on Good Friday, emphasizing spiritual elevation, reparation for sin, and addressing the disorder from Adam and Eve's fall. He also explores the significance of Christ's suffering and death for atoning human sins, reflecting on the value of prayer, scripture, and spiritual practices in embodying faith and love during life's challenges.
Aug 5, 2020 • 21min
The Eucharist and Spiritual Communion | Fr. Dominic Langevin, O.P.
Fr. Dominic Langevin, O.P., a Dominican priest, reflects on the Last Supper and the Eucharist, emphasizing Christ's presence and sacrifice. He explores Spiritual Communion as a way to connect with Christ in times of physical separation, highlighting the significance of maintaining a strong faith and love for Christ.
Aug 3, 2020 • 17min
The New Commandment | Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.
Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. discusses Christ's life and salvation during Holy Week retreat, highlighting the importance of prayer and devotion. He explores the novelty of the new commandment to love one another, emphasizing its transformative power and connection to salvation.
Jul 31, 2020 • 1h 6min
A Sacrificial Presence: The Priesthood of Christ | Fr. Reginald Lynch, O.P.
Fr. Reginald Lynch, O.P., discusses Christ's presence in the Law of Moses, sacrifices, and his priesthood's impact on individuals through Mass and Eucharist. The podcast explores Aquinas's perspective on human acts, the significance of the incarnation, law, human perfection, and the priesthood of Christ in the Old Law. It also delves into the relationship between human acts, virtue, justice, sacrifice, and the presence of Christ's sacrifice in the Eucharist.
Jul 29, 2020 • 1h 1min
Aquinas on the Blessed Mother | Fr. Thomas Petri, O.P.
Fr. Thomas Petri, O.P., discusses Aquinas' beliefs on the Blessed Mother, addressing topics such as the Immaculate Conception, original justice, Christ's humanity, Mary's sinlessness, body-soul relationship, friendship in Aquinas' thought, and Mary as a mediator of grace.
Jul 27, 2020 • 1h 1min
The Catholic Imagination in JRR Tolkien and Flannery O'Connor | Prof. Raymond Hain
Prof. Raymond Hain discusses Catholic themes in Tolkien and O'Connor's works, emphasizing eukatastrophe for redemption. Contrasts O'Connor's distorted style with Tolkien's natural creation, exploring suffering and hope in their narratives. Analyzes Middle Earth's grace and Catholicism, highlighting influences from human oratorians and Newman's aesthetics.
Jul 24, 2020 • 46min
Can Science Explain Everything? | Prof. John Lennox
Prof. John Lennox discusses if science can explain everything, critiquing scientism and debating the limitations of science in understanding the universe, reasons, beliefs, brain-mind distinction, and scientific fundamentalism. He emphasizes the harmony between science and faith, highlighting the complementary nature of scientific and theological explanations.
Jul 22, 2020 • 1h 3min
The Nature of Knowledge and the Knowledge of Nature | Fr. Brian Chrzastek, O.P.
Fr. Brian Chrzastek, a Dominican priest, discusses the differences between Kant and Aquinas in terms of knowledge of nature and cognition. They explore concepts like tables of judgments, spatial-temporal dimensions, and the role of imagination in understanding. The discussion touches on animal vs. human cognition, cognitive linguistic theories, and the essence of entities in cognitive processes.
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Jul 20, 2020 • 55min
Is the Bible True and Accurate? | Fr. Terence Crotty
Fr. Terence Crotty, a religious scholar and priest, discusses the truth of scripture, diverse viewpoints on evolution, the belief in Jesus, morality, and faith. He explores the selection process of the Gospels in the Bible, emphasizing the importance of understanding within the context of Jesus. The chapter also delves into the use of humor and storytelling in the Bible, focusing on the book of Jonah to illustrate how biblical authors convey profound messages through unconventional historical accounts.
Jul 17, 2020 • 1h 1min
Four Futures: The Catholic Church in America | Prof. Gladden Pappin
Prof. Gladden Pappin shares insights on potential political trajectories for the Catholic Church in America, exploring four future scenarios. He discusses the church as a perfect society, challenges in linear history, and factors influencing its future. The conversation delves into demographics, financials, beliefs, and practices, contrasting views on its role in American society, and potential challenges like denazification and abuse crises.
