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
Apr 22, 2024 • 1h 24min
Guilt and Forgiveness | Prof. Eleonore Stump
Prof. Eleonore Stump discusses guilt and forgiveness through the lens of love and moral excellence, exploring conditions for forgiveness and the role of repentance. The podcast delves into complex moral dilemmas, the impact of forgiveness on relationships, and the journey towards redemption. It also examines the Catholic perspective on forgiveness, reconciliation, and purgatory.
Apr 22, 2024 • 1h 10min
It's My Right!: Understanding Natural Rights and the Purpose of Politics | Fr. Dominic Legge, OP
Fr. Dominic Legge, OP, a Dominican friar specializing in natural law and political philosophy, discusses natural rights, justice, and the common good in the Thomistic tradition. The podcast explores the evolving methods of enforcing rights, Aquinas' views on subsidiarity and individual autonomy, and the church's perspective on rights in political discourse.
Apr 22, 2024 • 1h 1min
Psalms as the Mystical Prayer of the Church | Fr. Thomas Joseph White, OP
Fr. Thomas Joseph White, OP, discusses the Psalms as prayers reflecting human emotions and Christ's redemptive prayer. He explores praying the Psalms for interiority and unity with Christ, offering practical tips for enriching prayer experiences. The podcast also delves into surrendering anger to God, embracing unanswered prayers as part of God's plan, and the transformative power of reading the Bible and Aquinas for spiritual growth.
Apr 22, 2024 • 1h 1min
The Virgin Mary: Mother of God | Fr. Andrew Hofer, O.P.
Fr. Andrew Hofer, O.P., a Mariology specialist, discusses Mary as the Mother of God, controversy around the title, intercessory prayer, predestination, and Mary's role in God's plan of redemption.
Apr 22, 2024 • 54min
The Virgin Mary: Full of Grace | Fr. Andrew Hofer, OP
Fr. Andrew Hofer, OP, delves into St. Thomas Aquinas' teachings on the Virgin Mary, discussing her virtues, role in salvation, and parallels to Eve. They explore the profound meanings of 'Full of Grace,' the connections between the Hail Mary prayer and Eve, and St. Thomas's rejection of the Immaculate Conception. The podcast also touches on the impact of popular piety and prayer in connecting people spiritually.
Apr 22, 2024 • 1h 10min
Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Problem of Unjust Laws | Fr. Dominic Legge, OP
Fr. Dominic Legge, OP, discusses Martin Luther King, Jr.'s use of Christian principles to advocate for justice and civil disobedience against unjust laws. The podcast delves into the intersection of law, justice, and civil disobedience, the balance between common good and individual liberties, and the debate on personhood and legal protections.
Apr 22, 2024 • 47min
The Life and Sanctity of Thomas Aquinas | Fr. Thomas Joseph White, OP
Fr. Thomas Joseph White, OP, an expert in the life and sanctity of Thomas Aquinas, discusses Aquinas' journey as a Dominican, his emphasis on poverty for truth, the harmony of faith and reason in his philosophy, his approach to study and scholarship, and his integration of Aristotle and Christianity in his thought.
Apr 22, 2024 • 1h 19min
The Moral Use of Money: Reflections on Profit, Business, and Prosperity | Prof. Joseph Capizzi
Prof. Joseph Capizzi, expert in ethics, delves into historical and theological views on wealth, ownership, and business ethics in Christianity. Topics include Pope Gregory the Great's economic teachings, theological perspectives on wealth, morality of business transactions, and the debate on Catholicism and Protestantism's compatibility with capitalism.
Apr 22, 2024 • 53min
The Drama of Grace: Sigrid Undset and the Narrative of Conversion | Fr. Raymund Snyder, OP
Fr. Raymund Snyder, OP, an expert on the narrative of conversion, explores the life and works of Sigrid Undset, a Nobel Prize-winning author who intricately portrays the interplay between human free will and divine grace in Catholic faith. The discussion delves into theological aspects of grace, conversion, and resistance in Catholicism, using examples from Undset's novels to illustrate the themes of grace, conversion, and the Christian life.
Apr 22, 2024 • 1h 20min
Can Reason Tell Us Anything about God? | Prof. Michael Gorman
Prof. Michael Gorman discusses using philosophy, inspired by Aquinas, to explore God's existence. Topics include Aquinas' arguments, limitations of philosophical reasoning, challenges of temporal language, parallels between sub-atomic particles and God, implications of change and causation, and the distinction between arguments and proofs in proving God's existence.
