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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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.
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Apr 22, 2024 • 36min
How True is the Bible? Reading the Bible Intelligently and Faithfully | Fr. Joseph Koterski, SJ
Fr. Joseph Koterski, SJ, a Jesuit priest, discusses interpreting the Bible with literal, allegorical, moral, and anagogical senses. He explores applying scripture for personal growth, discerning spiritual movements, and interpreting biblical stories like Noah's Ark as treasured narratives of faith.
Apr 22, 2024 • 37min
The Holy Family: Exemplars of Faith, Hope, and Charity | Fr. Thomas Joseph White, OP
Fr. Thomas Joseph White, OP discusses the exemplary qualities of the Holy Family - faith, hope, and charity. Topics include the Blessed Virgin Mary's consecration to God, the importance of self-offering, Christian hope, and the unique roles of St. Joseph and the Virgin Mary in theological traditions.
Apr 22, 2024 • 36min
Sacramentality of Marriage and the Universal Call to Holiness | Fr. Thomas Joseph White, OP
Fr. Thomas Joseph White, a Dominican priest, delves into the sacramentality of marriage and the universal call to holiness. He discusses the significance of intending to have children in marriage, the sanctity of mutual support in relationships, the influence of parental religious devotion on children's beliefs, and the challenges and permissibility of marriage later in life.
Apr 22, 2024 • 1h 6min
Blinded by Scientism? The Proper Role—And Limits—Of Science in the Quest for Truth | Edward Feser
Philosopher and author Edward Feser discusses the limitations of scientism and the role of philosophy in rationality. The podcast explores the challenges of physics in capturing qualitative aspects of nature, Russell's views on physics and causation, as well as critiques of Lawrence Krauss and Daniel Dennett's perspectives on scientism and consciousness.
Apr 22, 2024 • 1h 11min
The Sacraments in the Christian Life (Part 2) | Fr. Dominic Langevin, OP
Fr. Dominic Langevin, OP, discusses sacraments sanctifying individuals through formalized church rituals, their physical requirements, the role of holiness, and the distinctions between Old and New Testament sacraments. The podcast also explores sacramental causality, the significance of the minister's intention, and how God's grace can reach individuals in unforeseen circumstances.
Apr 22, 2024 • 54min
The Sacraments in the Christian Life (Part 1) | Fr. Dominic Langevin, OP
Fr. Dominic Langevin, OP, a Dominican priest, discusses the significance of sacraments in the Christian faith, exploring their role as signs of grace and connections to Christ. Topics include sacramental causality, evolution of theological understanding, physicality in Christianity, and Aquinas' teachings on sacramental grace.
Apr 22, 2024 • 1h 15min
Entering into Christ's Passion: the Mass as a Sacrifice | Fr. Dominic Legge, OP
Fr. Dominic Legge, OP, discusses the Eucharist as a sacrifice, Christ's priesthood, and the significance of active participation in Mass. The exploration of sacrifice, giving, sin, and love in Christ's Passion highlights the spiritual depth of Christ's sacrifice and the transformative power of the Mass.
Apr 22, 2024 • 1h 12min
After Christ: Understanding Nietzsche's Postmodern Critique of Christianity | Fr. White, OP
Fr. White, OP, examines Nietzsche's critique of Christianity, discussing the clash with values of humility, mercy, and the role of priestly figures. The conversation explores the impact on postmodernism, artistic creativity, friendship, human dignity, and the connection to Nazism. Kant's views on moral objectivity are critiqued, highlighting the influence of Nietzsche on postmodernism and recommending a book for a Thomistic perspective.
