Pints With Aquinas

Father Boniface, a spiritual director, provides spiritual guidance and direction in this episode. They discuss various topics including the importance of listening and understanding in spiritual direction, exploring inner multiplicity and letting go of certain parts, creating a safe space for children, finding comfort in God's presence, Marian consecration, facing challenges and embracing limitations, and supporting and nurturing priests spiritually. They also explore the concepts of redemptive suffering, active and passive purgations in prayer, contemplation of the mysteries of the Rosary, hearing Jesus speak, connecting spiritual lives in marriage, Aquinas' view on remedies for sorrow, and the significance of relationships, hobbies, and humor in life.

Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P., discusses Aquinas' thoughts on the Gifts of the Spirit and the Virtues. They explore different types of fear, including filial and reverential fear in relation to God. They also discuss the connection between fear, love, and confession.

Matt talks to Ralph Martin, expert on the state of the Church, about recent events, resistance to world culture, ambiguity in Synod documents, the sex abuse scandal, addressing the culture's obsession with sexuality, the authority of sacred scripture, understanding the concept of the world, consistency in the spiritual life, developing a relationship with the Holy Spirit, recognizing the Holy Spirit, addressing concerns with bishops, and sleeping habits.

Fr. Gregory Pine, Catholic priest, discusses the Synod on Synodality and its implications for the Church. Topics include listening to the poor and understanding oppression, the role of priests and the ongoing development of the Church, the importance of representation and holiness, and the goal of conforming to Christ's teachings within the church.

Dr. John Bruchalski, a former abortionist, shares his journey from faith to acceptance of abortion, the emotional toll of performing abortions, and his unexpected encounter and transformation through prayer. The podcast also touches on overcoming pornography addiction, contemplating controversial topics, and the power of friendship in changing perspectives on abortion.

Fr. Gregory Pine, a Dominican friar, discusses the Christian Church's stance on killing, exploring self-defense, capital punishment, and just war. They delve into the moral implications of self-defense for Christians, the concept of responsibility and love, the importance of the common good, and understanding just war and the church's teaching on killing.

Dr. Scott Hahn, author of Breaking the Bread: A Biblical Devotional for Catholics, discusses Catholics in exile, the battle with the world, flesh, and devil, the consequences of abandoning metaphysics, fears, love, and blessings, navigating the transition from Anglicanism to Catholicism, scripture commentary and forgiveness, the complexity of forgiveness, Catholics leaving the Church, and the bodily assumption of Mary.

Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P., a Catholic Priest and author, discusses the significance and role of bishops in promoting grace and salvation in the Catholic Church. He explores concepts of perfection in both religious and episcopal contexts, emphasizing the responsibility of bishops in preaching and teaching scripture. Listeners learn about the importance of seeking God through bishops and how to cultivate a relationship with them through prayer, masses, and reparation.

Brian Holdsworth shares his experiences of living in Canada, discussing the bias towards left-wing authoritarianism, speech restrictions, church burnings, economic consequences, and the challenges faced in Alberta. They also discuss the impact of social media on culture and the importance of building a desirable Catholic economy within Catholic communities.

Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P., a Dominican priest and author, discusses the theological question of baptizing a child against their parents' wishes and the implications it has on salvation and God's providence. The conflicts surrounding the necessity of baptism and the importance of raising children in the faith are explored. Thomas Aquinas' emphasis on the need for belief in God in the context of baptism is discussed, along with the process of salvation and living Christian lives. The importance of conversion, belief, and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ in achieving salvation is highlighted.