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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Jan 15, 2021 • 28min
What Makes a Lawyer Good? | Fr. Dominic Legge, O.P.
Fr. Dominic Legge, O.P., a Dominican friar with a background in law, discusses the traits of a good lawyer such as faithfulness, negotiation skills, advocacy, integrity, and serving the common good. The podcast explores the role of lawyers and judges in upholding justice as a common good ordained by God, as well as the importance of prudence, virtue, moral goodness, obstacles, and promoting the common good in the legal profession.
Jan 13, 2021 • 1h 4min
The Novelty of Transubstantiation: The Presence of Christ in the Eucharist | Fr. James Brent, O.P. (duplicate?)
Fr. James Brent, O.P., discusses the nuanced concept of transubstantiation, ancient anaphoras, St. Thomas' views on Eucharistic abuses, interpreting Jesus's words on transubstantiation vs. consubstantiation, and understanding the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist.
Jan 12, 2021 • 1h 4min
Christian Imagination of Flannery O’Connor and J. R. R. Tolkien | Prof. Raymond Hain
Explore the bond between art, saints, and Christianity in relation to spiritual connection. Analyze the Christian imagination in literature, emphasizing the role of imagery and symbolism. Discover the life stories and influences that shaped authors Flannery O'Connor and J.R.R. Tolkien. Delve into the Christian inspiration behind their works, focusing on themes of redemption, grace, and hope. Compare O'Connor's dark stories with Tolkien's adventurous narratives, highlighting their unique perspectives as Christian authors.
Jan 9, 2021 • 1h 3min
The Last Plague: Thinking about God and Justice in the Old Testament | Fr. Thomas Joseph White, O.P.
Fr. Thomas Joseph White, O.P., a theologian and Dominican priest, discusses the moral implications of God's actions in the Old Testament, contrasting divine justice with ancient rulers' power. He explores Aquinas' views on law, virtue, and the transition to New Testament grace, emphasizing the importance of understanding God's actions as revealing justice and mercy.
Jan 7, 2021 • 48min
Finding Hope in the Time Of COVID: C.S. Lewis and Thomas Aquinas | Prof. Michael Dauphinais
Prof. Michael Dauphinais discusses finding hope in the time of COVID through the works of C.S. Lewis and Thomas Aquinas. They explore courage, hope, and integrating emotions in life, facing fear with lessons from Lewis in wartime, the significance of hope in faith and love, and transformation in 'The Voyage of the Dawn Treader'.
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Jan 5, 2021 • 1h 8min
Chesterton on Saints Francis and Thomas Aquinas | Dr. Thomas Hibbs
Dr. Thomas Hibbs discusses the theological connection between Saints Francis and Thomas Aquinas, exploring beauty, contemplation, action, and existential dilemmas in light of Pope Francis' encyclical. The podcast also delves into Aquinas's views on beauty, contrasts the contemplative and active life, examines 'The Tree of Life', and compares Chesterton's contemplative nature with the saints' approaches.
Jan 2, 2021 • 1h 2min
Thomas Aquinas and the Theology of the Body | Fr. Thomas Petri, O.P.
Fr. Thomas Petri, O.P. discusses the theology of the body, contrasting Thomistic principles with modern views on duty. He explores the evolution of Christian morality towards self-gift in marriage and the church's stance on contraception. Delving into St. Thomas's views, he emphasizes the drive for perfection in love and the inseparable union of souls in matrimony.
Dec 31, 2020 • 44min
The Incarnate, Sacramental, and Redeeming Christ at Christmas | Fr. Albert Trudel, O.P.
Fr. Albert Trudel, O.P., a Dominican priest, delves into the theological significance of Christ's Incarnation and Redemption. He explores how physical manifestations in Catholic sacraments help us experience divine connection and discusses different ways individuals can receive messages from Christ. Reflecting on the mystery of Christ's enfleshment, he emphasizes the divine mystery of God becoming physically present in human form.
Dec 29, 2020 • 1h 7min
Arguments for God's Existence: Recent Work on Ancient Arguments | Prof. Robert Koons
Philosopher Robert Koons discusses arguments for God's existence, including empirical knowledge, causation, scientific reasoning, cosmological arguments, fine-tuning in the universe, and the impact of theism on scientific understanding. The conversation explores the Grim Reaper Paradox, anthropic coincidences in the laws of nature, quantum physics, and objections to cosmological fine-tuning and intelligent design arguments.
Dec 24, 2020 • 46min
Mary and the Victory Over Evil | Fr. John Corbett, O.P.
Fr. John Corbett, O.P., a Dominican priest, delves into Mary's victory over evil, discussing holiness, the Immaculate Conception, oneness with God, Mary's exceptional wholeness, the theology of death, overcoming evil through Mary's Fiat and Jesus' temptation
