The Thomistic Institute

Fr. Dominic Legge, OP discusses faith and reason in modern times. Topics include misconceptions about Christian faith, perspectives from medieval to modern times, the quest for wisdom in education, and the interface between intellect and love for God.

Rabbi David Novak & Fr. Thomas Joseph White OP discuss Supersessionism, Torah's universality, and history of Jewish-Christian relations. They explore Catholic views on the Messiah, navigating Jewish and Christian practices, and interpretations of Dispensationalism and Zionism.

Fr. Dominic Legge, OP, expert in Christian theology, discusses the significance of the Trinity and Jesus Christ in Christian faith. Topics include understanding the Holy Trinity, revelations of Jesus Christ, significance of God's name in the Old Testament, exploration of Jesus in Philippians, and the mystery of the Trinity and Christ's nature.

Fr. Dominic Legge, OP discusses purifying the clergy post-2018 scandals, emphasizing the need for higher moral standards. He explores the impact of unchastity on sacraments, advocates for accountability measures like lay review boards, and highlights personal responsibility in striving for holiness within the Church.

Fr. Conor McDonough, O.P. discusses St. Thomas Aquinas' philosophical ideas on atheism, necessary beings, God's properties, the problem of evil, human nature, decision-making, morality, and natural law. The podcast also explores N-Atheism's impact on morality, freedom, and the search for meaning in a godless universe, with a poetic reflection on spiritual renewal for atheists.

Expert on theology and ethics, Gloria Frost, discusses the philosophical debate on evil in a world governed by a good God, exploring Aquinas' perspective on evil as a lack of good. The podcast delves into the transformative power of suffering, personal growth, and forgiveness, highlighting the significance of suffering in fostering love and becoming better individuals.

A panel discussion on Christianity and freedom led by speakers from the Thomistic Institute, delving into concepts like free will, consciousness, and rationality. The discussion explores the implications of these ideas for human uniqueness and contrasts with artificial intelligence. Experiments disprove hologram universe theory, shedding light on Christian ethics and eternal consequences of choices. The conversation also covers the complexity of will, reasoning, and free will, touching on the immateriality of the mind, and the integration of philosophy and theology. Historical and theological perspectives on free will within Catholicism are explored, emphasizing personal experiences and the uncertain nature of human choice.

Thomas Pfau, an expert on the philosophy of Cusa and Hopkins, explores the concept of freedom in modern anthropology, delving into the transcendent dimension of human freedom. He discusses contemplation as a path to liberation from selfhood and desire, the transformative impact of mystical contemplation through iconic gaze, and the symbolism of a poem representing theological themes. Pfau also analyzes the relationship between visible images and the divine, emphasizing contemplative freedom and ethical responsibility.

Giuseppe Mazzotta, an expert in Dante and St. Augustine, explores the themes of liberty and grace in Dante's Divine Comedy, focusing on key interactions between liberty and grace in Purgatorio and Paradise. The discussion also delves into Dante's beliefs in free will, moral autonomy, the rejection of naturalism, and the relationship between love and rational judgment in his works.

Fr. James Brent OP, a Dominican priest, explores Aquinas' views on human freedom and free will. The podcast delves into the essence and properties of free will, contrasting modern unguided choices with Aquinas' perspective. It discusses human agency driven by well-being and happiness, the hindrances to achieving well-being in nature, and the impact of ignorance and passion on ethical decision-making. The narrative also touches on the relationship between human freedom, love, and the pursuit of true goodness.