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
Mentioned books
Nov 28, 2020 • 52min
The Virtues and Prudence | Sr. Anna Wray, O.P.
Sr. Anna Wray, O.P. specializes in virtues and prudence, discussing practical wisdom and the importance of aligning actions with ideals of union with God for achieving happiness and holiness.
Nov 26, 2020 • 32min
The Good and Our Propensity for It | Fr. Austin Litke, O.P.
Fr. Austin Litke, O.P., a Dominican priest, discusses the concept of goodness in relation to freedom, truth, and virtue in the Christian life. He explores the limitations of modern society's idea of freedom, the human capacity for truth and goodness, and the importance of aligning personal desires with God's will in discerning one's vocation.
Nov 24, 2020 • 45min
The Common Good of the Universe | Prof. Thomas Osborne
Prof. Thomas Osborne delves into the theological and philosophical perspectives on the common good of the universe, discussing God's role, charity towards God, grace's transformative power, unity of order, and contrasting views of Aristotle and Thomas Aquinas. He also explores how intellectual creatures, like humans, contribute to the common good through knowledge and love.
Nov 21, 2020 • 46min
The Order of Charity and Friendship | Prof. Erik Dempsey
Professor Erik Dempsey delves into the intricacies of friendship and charity in classical and Christian thought, comparing Aristotle and Thomas Aquinas' views. Topics include duty, self-love, and friendship with God.
Nov 20, 2020 • 35min
The Order of Charity and the Family | Prof. Erik Dempsey
Prof. Erik Dempsey discusses Thomas' views on charity, love of neighbor, family obligations, and the hierarchy of duties. Emphasizing love of God as paramount, he explores the intricacies of familial relationships and the alignment of duties with one's highest love for God.
Nov 17, 2020 • 43min
The Order of Charity and Political Life | Prof. Thomas Osborne
Prof. Thomas Osborne discusses the role of charity in political life, exploring concepts like the common good, moral goods, and love. He delves into the complexities of political communities, nations, and the interconnectedness of charity, justice, and the political common good.
Nov 14, 2020 • 36min
Charity as a Virtue | Fr. Ephrem Reese, O.P.
Fr. Ephrem Reese, O.P., explores the concept of charity as a virtue, its acquisition and supernatural nature poured out by God, and its role in guiding human actions as a participation in the divine nature.
Nov 12, 2020 • 1h 1min
Duc In Altum The Theological Greatness Of Pope St. John Paul II - Fr. Dominic Legge, O.P.
Fr. Dominic Legge, O.P., explores the theological greatness of Pope St. John Paul II, emphasizing his strong spiritual connection with Christ, teachings on the Incarnation, and encouragement for personal encounter with Christ. Discussions include John Paul II's redirection of Catholic moral theology towards virtue and love, highlighting the importance of aligning actions with goodness and embracing Christ for genuine freedom and happiness.
Nov 10, 2020 • 1h 10min
What Are We Voting for Anyway? Prudence in a Democracy | Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P.
Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P., discusses prudence and justice in a democracy, emphasizing virtuous voting for common goods. They explore different forms of justice, societal interactions, voting prudence, and civic participation, highlighting the ethical considerations in voting for candidates with conflicting values.
Nov 5, 2020 • 1h 8min
Contemplation in Philosophical Perspective | Prof. Michael Gorman
Philosophy professor Prof. Michael Gorman discusses contemplation in philosophy, exploring topics like distinguishing between different types of truth grasping, Aquinas' views on contemplation, contemplation as rest and joy, mathematical proofs, contemplation enhancing cognitive abilities, practical benefits of contemplation in decision-making, and infused contemplation and divine influence in theology.
