Pints With Aquinas

Mother Natalia discusses how monastics serve as an example for believers to live, focusing on the importance of praying always. She explores the struggle and significance of maintaining a desire for prayer and God amidst challenges, offering practical strategies for incorporating prayer into daily life.

Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. discusses how strict scheduling can harm relationships by making us unavailable as individuals. He emphasizes the importance of prioritizing people over tasks, starting the day with prayer, and structuring a balanced schedule for productivity and well-being.

Cardinal Burke discusses the importance of personal growth in the Church, reflections on liturgical abuses, overcoming pornography addiction, and favorite restaurants in Rome. He also shares insights on the significance of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Christ's freedom and demanding grace, and spiritual experiences of past popes.

Mother Natalia delves into the distinctions between vainglory and pride, emphasizing their impact on relationships and spiritual growth. She explores the dangers of pride and calls for discernment and humility to foster personal and relational well-being.

Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P., an expert on Catholic practices, discusses the veneration of relics in the Catholic Church. He explains the significance of relics as objects of intercession and unity within the Christian community, shedding light on the practice of kissing bones and why it may seem odd at first but ultimately makes sense.

Fr. Damian Ference discusses the influence of Flannery O'Connor on his dissertation and explores her views on modernity. They delve into O'Connor's Catholic faith, unique writing style, impact on attracting others to Christianity, and the transformative aspects of her characters. The conversation also touches on the integration of intellect, art, and faith, moral implications of media consumption, and the importance of meaningful art in today's entertainment landscape.

Mthr Natalia discusses spiritual laziness and anger in the context of the eight evil thoughts. She explores the balance between work and rest, the impact of free time consumption, and the distortion of reality caused by anger. The importance of self-reflection and gentleness on the soul is emphasized.

Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. talks about spiritual progress in the Christian life and how we can know we are progressing. He explores the process of spiritual growth, embracing suffering, deepening relationship with God, and the connection between life experiences and spiritual growth.

American comedian Shayne Smith discusses his journey to Catholicism, baptism, and the challenges of navigating societal norms. Topics include rule compliance, attitudes towards pornography, making positive life changes, combating temptations, crafting comedy specials, and maintaining authenticity in the entertainment industry.

Fr. Gregory Pine O.P. discusses the importance of justice in the Christian life and polity, highlighting the need for a balance between justice, love, and forgiveness in relationships. He emphasizes the transformative power of grace, the virtue of charity, and moving beyond mere justice to embrace selflessness and deeper connection with God and others.