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 • 54min
Medicine & Morals: the Contemporary Challenge of Bio-Ethics | Fr. Thomas Petri, OP
Fr. Thomas Petri, OP, an expert in bio-ethics, discusses Catholic moral tradition on end-of-life care, providing nutrition and hydration to patients, the debate on death with dignity, and the redemptive value of suffering in Christianity.
Apr 22, 2024 • 52min
A Reminder of Higher Things: the Rites of Sickness & Death | Msgr. James Moroney
Msgr. James Moroney discusses the profound meaning of rituals for the dying and baptismal symbolism. Personal stories highlight the power of faith amidst sickness and challenges. The importance of listening and love in alleviating pain is also explored.
Apr 22, 2024 • 56min
Grace & Reality: The Sacrament of Anointing | Fr. Paul Keller, OP
Fr. Paul Keller, OP, discusses the graces and significance of the sacrament of anointing in the Catholic tradition, focusing on spiritual healing, forgiveness of sins, and preparation for death. The podcast also explores the priest's role in guiding the sick and dying towards spiritual union and sanctification.
Apr 22, 2024 • 1h 3min
Compassionate Blood: The Sanctification of Christian Suffering | Fr. Romanus Cessario, OP
Fr. Romanus Cessario, OP, a Dominican priest, discusses the sanctification of Christian suffering through anointing of the sick. Topics include the advantages of anointing over penance, the power of Christ's compassionate blood, debates on who should receive the sacrament, distinctions between psychological and physical suffering, and the significance of Christian anthropology in understanding the departure of the soul from the body.
Apr 22, 2024 • 29min
Why Aquinas Matters: Thomism and the New Evangelization | Fr. Thomas Joseph White, OP
Fr. Thomas Joseph White, OP, a Thomistic philosopher, discusses the relevance of Aquinas in modern times and the importance of reconnecting with ancient philosophical wisdom. He explores Catholic beliefs, human freedom, and virtues from a Thomistic perspective, emphasizing the significance of truth-seeking and contemplation in education and personal growth.
Apr 22, 2024 • 1h 24min
The Primary Being | Prof. Steven Long
Prof. Steven Long delves into metaphysical analysis of being & change according to Aristotle & St. Thomas, exploring God's essence, essence vs. existence debate, real distinction in Aristotle's work. Also discusses horizontal/vertical causation, form & essence in metaphysics, 'essay' & existence between beings.
Apr 22, 2024 • 56min
Teleology and Actuation | Prof. Candace Vogler
Prof. Candace Vogler discusses Aristotle's concepts of potency and actuality, teleology, and actuation. The conversation delves into how potency drives change, the relationship between teleology and goodness, and how individuals creatively interact with materials to achieve their goals.
Apr 22, 2024 • 1h 4min
What Is a Substance? | Prof. Michael Gorman
Prof. Michael Gorman, an expert in substances, discusses the complexities of defining substances in philosophy. Topics cover Aristotle and Aquinas' perspectives, primary vs. secondary substances, bundle theory, and Aquinas's doctrine of transubstantiation.
Apr 21, 2024 • 60min
Form-Matter Composition | Prof. Jeffrey Brower
Prof. Jeffrey Brower discusses Aquinas' theory on form-matter composition, highlighting its relevance in contemporary metaphysics. Topics include hylomorphism concepts, philosophy of generation and corruption, accidental unities, prime matter, relationships between form, time, and substance, and the correlative status between body and form.
Apr 21, 2024 • 1h 14min
Causality and Ontotheology | Prof. Emeritus Alfred Freddoso
Prof. Alfred Freddoso delves into Hume and Kant's criticisms of natural theology, emphasizing the need for empirical traditions. The discussion covers epistemic pessimism, debates on causality from Aristotelian and empiricist perspectives, medieval occasionalism, and critiques of regularity theory in causality.
