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 21, 2024 • 57min
I Believe in the Holy Spirit | Fr. Thomas Joseph White, OP
Fr. Thomas Joseph White, OP, a Dominican priest, discusses the significance of the Holy Spirit as love and a personal companion in one's spiritual life, exploring historical controversies like the Aryan controversy, the roles of the Holy Spirit and Jesus in salvation, and the differences between the procession of love and generation in the Trinity.
Apr 21, 2024 • 44min
Introduction to Mental Prayer | Fr. Thomas Joseph White, OP
Fr. Thomas Joseph White, OP, discusses mental prayer, meditation, and contemplation, emphasizing the importance of connecting with God through internal reflection and acts of faith, hope, and charity. He explores the transformative power of faith in reshaping desires and deepening one's devotion to Christ, while cautioning against extremes in prayer practices.
Apr 21, 2024 • 47min
The Courage to Rest: Thomas Aquinas on the Soul of Leisure | Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau OP
Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau OP discusses Thomas Aquinas' view on leisure, exploring the virtues of courage and temperance in cultivating a soul of leisure. They delve into the multifaceted nature of leisure, faith's impact on it, and the distinction between work and rest in developing virtues for the common good.
Apr 21, 2024 • 1h 6min
Why Believe in God? Arguments for the Existence of God | Prof. Edward Feser
Prof. Edward Feser discusses the Aristotelian proof of motion as an argument for God's existence. He explores concepts like the unmoved mover, hierarchical causation, and God's timeless knowledge. The chapter delves into philosophical discussions on change and the necessity of an unchangeable changer.
Apr 21, 2024 • 1h 14min
True for Me But Not for You? Moral Relativism and Moral Truth | Prof. Michael Gorman
Prof. Michael Gorman and the host delve into moral relativism, ethics vs politics, and exploring relativism in reality and religious truths. They also discuss the link between moral relativism, religion, and feelings management, as well as navigating moral interference and relativism.
Apr 21, 2024 • 1h 3min
The Spirit of the Letter: St. Thomas's Reading of the Book of Job's Eschatology | Fr. Kromholtz, OP
Fr. Kromholtz, OP discusses St. Thomas's interpretation of the Book of Job's eschatology, emphasizing divine providence in suffering and the afterlife. Topics include Job's belief in resurrection, final judgment, virtue over temporal goods, and the interplay of grace and faith within theology.
Apr 21, 2024 • 55min
The Development of Doctrine—What It Is and Why It Matters | Prof. Reinhard Huetter
Prof. Reinhard Huetter discusses the development of doctrine in the Catholic Church, contrasting historical perspectives between Catholics and Protestants. The podcast explores authentic doctrine development, referencing theologians like John Henry Newman and Cardinal Avery Dulles. It also delves into the role of doctrine in ecclesiology and pneumatology, emphasizing the importance of engaging with the evolving truth of the Church.
Apr 21, 2024 • 34min
8 - Modern Theories Of Christ's Passion In The Mass | Fr. Thomas Joseph White OP
Fr. Thomas Joseph White OP, a theologian, discusses modern theories on Christ's Passion in the Mass. Topics include representations of Christ's passion, the transformative impact on believers, Lutherans' belief in Christ's omnipresence, Calvinists' focus on natures, Aquinas' teachings on divine virtue, and the application of Christ's passion to believers through sacraments.
Apr 21, 2024 • 48min
7 - Aquinas On The Mass | Fr. Thomas Joseph White, OP
Fr. Thomas Joseph White, OP, a theologian and Dominican priest, discusses Aquinas's views on the sacrifice of the Mass, emphasizing its true nature and connection to Christ's saving sacrifice. Topics include Christ's actions for salvation, the transformative effects of the Eucharist, and the universal impact of the Mass on believers. The importance of intention in participating in the Eucharist and seeking forgiveness through Christ's self-offering are also explored.
Apr 21, 2024 • 37min
6 - Scriptural & Historical Background To The Mass | Fr. Thomas Joseph White, OP
Fr. Thomas Joseph White, OP, expert in scriptural and historical background of the Mass, discusses early Christian perspectives on the Eucharist as a sacrifice, linking Old Testament prophecies to the sacrificial nature of the Eucharist, exploring theological views on the Eucharistic offering in early Christian writings, emphasizing the Mass as a sacrifice instituted by Christ, and highlighting the scriptural and historical foundations of the Mass.
