The Thomistic Institute

Politics and the Modern State: Understanding the Common Good | Prof. Brad Lewis

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Brad Lewis discusses the concept of the common good in politics, contrasting contemporary Catholic social teaching with Aquinas's view and a...

Bored to Tears: Confronting the Taedium Vitae with Thomas Aquinas | Fr. Stewart Clem

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fr. Stewart Clem examines the concept of boredom ("taedium vitae") through the lens of Thomistic moral theology, defining it, exploring its subjective...

The Seven Deadly Sins | Prof. Timothy Pawl

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Timothy Pawl explores the seven deadly sins according to Thomistic tradition, outlining what they are, what makes them deadly, how they are ...

Augustine and the Quest for Self-Knowledge | Prof. Michael Foley

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Prof. Michael Foley explores Saint Augustine's lifelong pursuit of self-knowledge, dividing it into intellectual, moral, and religious dimensions, eac...

The Spiritual Life | Fr. Irenaeus Dunlevy, O.P.

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fr. Irenaeus Dunlevy discusses the fragmentation of the modern secular university and proposes that integrating one's spiritual life on campus involve...

The Moral Life | Prof. Michael Krom

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Michael Krom discusses Aquinas's approach to the moral life, emphasizing the pursuit of the good and the integration of faith, hope, and cha...

Christianity as True Philosophy: The Theology of St. Justin Martyr | Prof. Matthew Thomas

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Matthew Thomas examines the theology of St. Justin Martyr, arguing that Justin viewed Christianity as the culmination of both Greek philosop...

The Error of Beginnings and the Beginning of Errors: Creation and the Origin of the Universe | Prof. William Carroll

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Professor William Carroll explores the philosophical and theological implications of cosmological claims about the beginning of the universe, emphasiz...

The Christian Faith and Modern Science: Understanding and Correcting Models of Conflict | Prof. Christopher Baglow

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Christopher Baglow critiques the conflict model of science and religion, tracing its origins to the late 19th century and arguing that the C...

Analogy and the Semantics of Simplicity: Learning form the Limits of Theological Language | Prof. Joshua Hochschild

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Joshua Hochschild explores Aquinas's understanding of analogy in relation to divine simplicity, distinguishing between analogy as a likeness...

Is Belief in God Rational? | Prof. Joseph Trabbic

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Joseph Trabbic explores the rationality of belief in God by first defining belief, distinguishing it from knowledge, and then examining what...

What is Beauty? Aquinas and Contemporary Culture | Prof. Thomas Hibbs

03 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Thomas Hibbs discusses the importance of beauty in contemporary culture, drawing upon Emily Dickinson, Charles Taylor, Iris Murdoch, and Jac...

Why Do You Desire to KNOW? Human Nature & Philosophy w/ Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. & Prof. Therese Cory

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why do human beings desire knowledge? Why should YOU care about philosophy? Join Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. of Aquinas 101, Godsplaining, and Pints with A...

Truth, Goodness, and Fantasy Literature | Fr. Philip-Neri Reese, O.P.

01 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This lecture was Fr. Philip Neri Reese explores truth and goodness in fantasy literature through a Thomistic lens, paying special attention to the dif...

Aquinas on Art and Contemporary Film | Prof.Thomas Hibbs

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This lecture was given on October 22nd, 2024, at University of North Texas.For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.org...

Scotus on Why Christ's Assumed Human Nature Is Not a Person | Prof. Michael Gorman

27 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This lecture was given on February 24th, 2024, at The Dominican House of Studies.For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitu...

What is "Meaning" and Why Should I Care Whether My Life Has it? | Fr. Raphael Mary Salzillo, O.P.

26 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This lecture was given on April 20th, 2024, St. Albert's Priory.For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-e...

The Imago Dei in Augustine and Thereafter | Prof. Kevin Hart

25 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This lecture was given on March 21st, 2024, at University of Virginia.For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.org/upco...

The Mysteries of Christ in the Story of Salvation | Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.

24 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This lecture was given on April 30th, 2024, at University of Oxford.For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.org/upcomi...

Did Jesus Really Rise from the Dead? How Can We Know? | Fr. Dominic Legge, O.P.

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This lecture was given on April 4th, 2024, at United States Military Academy.For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.o...

What Makes a Person Good? | Fr. Dominic Legge, O.P.

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This lecture was given on September 23rd, 2024, at University of Edinburgh.For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.org...

What is Knowledge? | Prof. Tomas Bogardus

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This lecture was given on April 26th, 2024, at University of California, Berkeley.For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstit...

How the Dark Ages Saved Your Soul | Fr. Gabriel Torretta

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This lecture was given on October 11th, 2024, at Thomistic Institute in New York City.For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticin...

Is Sanctity for Everyone, Even for me? | Fr. John Mark Solitario

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This lecture was given on October 15th, 2024, at Mississippi State University.For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute....

Aristotelian Philosophy and the Quantum Revolution | Prof. Robert Koons

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This lecture was given on October 9th, 2024, at Universidad Panamericana Campus Mixcoac.For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomistic...

Can Beauty Save the World? | Prof. Raymond Hain

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This lecture was given on April 11th, 2024, at University of North Texas.For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.org/u...

The Song of Songs: Human or Divine Eros? | Prof. Nina Sophie Heereman

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This lecture was given on November 2nd, 2024, at St. Albert's Priority.For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.org/upc...

In Medio Ecclesiae: The Importance of Embodying Wisdom According to Proverbs and Sirach | Fr. Jordan Schmidt, O.P.

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fr. Jordan Schmidt discusses the importance of embodying wisdom according to Proverbs and Sirach, emphasizing that wisdom is not an individual pursuit...

Scripture as a Source of Wisdom in Catholic Theology | Fr. Jordan Schmidt, O.P.

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Father Jordan Schmidt discusses the concept of wisdom in Catholic theology, focusing on its definition, its relationship to knowledge, and how it can ...

'The Lord of All Loves Her': Mary’s Sapiential Garments | Prof. Nina Sophie Heereman

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Nina Sophie Heereman explores the tradition of using wisdom texts, such as Proverbs 8 and Sirach 24, in Marian devotion, tracing this practi...

So Death Doth Touch the Resurrection: Death and Human Nature | Sr. Elinor Gardner, O.P.

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sr. Elinor Gardner begins by examining Clarence Darrow's essay "The Myth of the Soul," which argues that belief in the soul is neither necessary nor d...

What Does "Creation" Really Mean? w/ Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. & Dr. William Carroll

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What does it really mean to say the world is "created," according to St. Thomas Aquinas? Join Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. of Aquinas 101, Godsplaining, and...

If Your Head Causes You to Sin | Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fr. Gregory Pine discusses the pitfalls of undisciplined thinking, advocating for a return to structured thought guided by the Catholic intellectual t...

Human Person, Community, and Communion | Dr. R.J. Snell

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. R.J. Snell explores the contemporary Western world's struggle with disenchantment, loneliness, and lack of purpose, exemplified through Elena Ferr...

Saint Thomas and the Acquired Virtues | Prof. Candace Vogler

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Candace Vogler examines Thomas Aquinas' approach to virtue, highlighting how it differs from Aristotle's while still building upon his work....

Friendships and Social Life - Thomistic Insights | Prof. Thomas Hibbs & Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P.

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Thomas Hibbs and Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau discuss the importance of friendship and social life from a Thomistic perspective, highlighting the de...

Feasting like a Saint | Prof. Michael Foley

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Michael Foley discusses how to "drink like a saint" by outlining five principles: moderation, gratitude, memory, merriment, and ritual.This ...

Honorable Festivity: An Oxymoron? | Prof. Michael Foley

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Michael Foley examines the idea of honorable festivity, demonstrating how human culture elevates the basic act of eating into a dramatic, ar...

Praying the Psalms in Friendship with God | Fr. Andrew Hofer, O.P.

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fr. Andrew Hofer discusses the significance of the Psalms in fostering a friendship with God, highlighting teachings from St. Athanasius and St. Thoma...

Aquinas, the 'Great Theory of Beauty', and Music | Prof. Michael Dickson

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Michael Dickson examines the relationship between beauty and music, tracing the development of aesthetic theories from ancient Greek philoso...

Justified by Grace, But What is Grace and What Does it Do? | Prof. Michael Root

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Michael Root delves into the theological debate surrounding justification by grace, a pivotal issue during the Protestant Reformation, empha...

The Effects of Grace, Justification & Sanctification | Fr. Dominic Legge, O.P.

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This lecture was given on December 16th, 2023, at The Dominican House of Studies.For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitu...

Luther and Aquinas on Grace and Justification | Dr. Nathaniel Peters

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This lecture was given on March 13th, 2024, at New York University.For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.org/upcomin...

Types of Grace | Fr. Dominic Legge, O.P.

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This lecture was given on December 16th, 2023, at The Dominican House of Studies.For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitu...

Why We Need Grace | Thomas Joseph White, O.P.

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This lecture was given on December 15th, 2023, at The Dominican House of Studies.For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitu...

Augustine's Significance for Theorists on War, Justice, and Peace | Fr. Andrew Hofer, O.P.

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This lecture was given on June 10th, 2024, at the Catholic University of America.For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitu...

Disease and the Problem of Evil | Prof. Stephen Meredith

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This lecture was given on September 15th, 2024, at The Dominican House of Studies.For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstit...

The Ethics of Organ Transplantation | Prof. Steven Jensen

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This lecture was given on October 4th, 2024, at Johns Hopkins University.For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.org/u...

Natural Inclinations, the Passions, and Human Acts | Fr. Kevin Flannery, S.J.

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This lecture was given on September 6th, 2024, at The Dominican House of Studies.For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitu...

Why Should We Believe God Exists? | Prof. Joseph Trabbic

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This lecture was given on October 25th, 2024, at Virginia Military Institute.For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.o...

Catholicism and Capital Punishment Revisited | Sr. Elinor Gardner, O.P.

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This lecture was given on March 3rd, 2024, at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinst...

Understanding Just War Theory w/ Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. & Prof. Joseph Capizzi

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What exactly is just war theory? Join Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. of Aquinas 101, Godsplaining, and Pints with Aquinas for an off-campus conversation with ...

Judging Truth: Moral Intolerance or the Dictatorship of Relativism | Fr. Dominic Legge, O.P.

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This lecture was given on November 8th, 2023, at Ave Maria UniversityFor more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.org/upcom...

Helping Patients Who Are Dying or Helping Patients to Die? | Prof. Farr Curlin

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This lecture was given on November 13th, 2023, at East Carolina University.For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.org...

Is it Wrong to Want the Bad Guy to Suffer? A Christian Approach to Vengeance | Sr. Elinor Gardner, O.P.

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This lecture was given on January 9th, 2024, at North Carolina State University.For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitut...

The Catholic Vision of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings | Prof. Paul Gondreau

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This lecture was given on April 5th, 2024, at University of South Carolina.For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.org...

What Can an Adulteress Teach Us About Happiness? Tolstoy's Anna Karenina and the Project of Literature | Sr. Jane Dominic Laurel, O.P.

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This lecture was given on October 19th, 2023, at Georgetown University.For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.org/upc...

C. S. Lewis and Aquinas: Was Lewis Influenced by Thomism? | Prof. Peter Kreeft

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This lecture was given on February 20th, 2024, at Regent University.For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.org/upcomi...

Tolkein's Philosophy | Prof. Robert Koons

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This lecture was given on March 20th, 2024, at University of Texas at El Paso.For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute....

Flannery O'Connor and St. Thomas Aquinas on the Future of Catholic Fiction | Prof. Patrick Callahan

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This lecture was given on April 4th, 2024, at Fordham University.For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-...

Exploring Finitude: Weakness, Suffering, and Faith in Isaac of Nineveh | Dr. Valentina Duca

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This lecture was given on January 29th, 2024, at Oxford University.For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.org/upcomin...

Why the Demons Fell | Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This lecture was given on March 2nd, 2024, at The Dominican House of Studies.For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.o...

Why Does God Allow Us to Suffer? | Sr. Jane Dominic Laurel, O.P.

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This lecture was given on January 29th, 2024, at The Ohio State University.For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.org...

How Could a Good God Allow Evil? | Prof. Rik Van Nieuwenhove

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This lecture was given on January 25th, 2024, at Trinity College Dublin.For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.org/up...

Affliction, Sorrow and Human Flourishing | Prof. Thomas Hibbs

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This lecture was given on November 30th, 2023, at North Carolina State University.For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstit...

Thomas Aquinas on Peace: Part Two | Fr. Cajetan Cuddy, O.P.

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This lecture was given on Jun 12th, 2024, at The Dominican House of Studies.For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.or...

Contemporary Papal Teaching on the Moral Problem of War | Dr. Gregory M. Reichberg

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This lecture was given on Jun 12th, 2024, at The Dominican House of Studies.For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.or...

Thomas Aquinas on War | Fr. Cajetan Cuddy, O.P.

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This lecture was given on Jun 13th, 2024, at The Dominican House of Studies.For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.or...

Donatism, Fighting, Civil Coercion, and the Peace of the Church | Fr. Andrew Hofer, O.P.

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This lecture was given on Jun 12th, 2024, at The Dominican House of Studies.For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.or...

Thomas Aquinas on Peace: Part One | Fr. Cajetan Cuddy, O.P.

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This lecture was given on Jun 11th, 2024, at The Dominican House of Studies.For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.or...

Light in Biology: A Molecular Perspective | Prof. Matthew Wohlever

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This lecture was given on July 20th, 2024, at The Dominican House of Studies.For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.o...

The Importance of Play and Leisure w/ Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. & Dr. R.J. Snell

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. of Aquinas 101, Godsplaining, and Pints with Aquinas for an off-campus conversation with Dr. R.J. Snell about the importan...

On the History and Philosophy of Light | Prof. Richard F. Hassing

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Richard F. Hassing discusses the history and philosophy of light, contrasting Aristotle's and Descartes' views on light and perception, and ...

Light and Life: Cellular responses to light | Prof. Keith Kozminski

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Keith Kozminski explains the cellular mechanisms of light interaction, detailing the process of photosynthesis in plant chloroplasts and the...

The Ontological Status of Light and Color in St. Thomas Aquinas | Prof. John Boyer

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Professor John Boyer explores how St. Thomas Aquinas differentiated himself from Aristotle through arguing that light is not a body or spiritual entit...

St. Catherine and the Cell of Self-Knowledge | Sr. Catherine Joseph Droste, OP

04 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sister Catherine Joseph Droste explores St. Catherine of Siena's teaching on the "cell of self-knowledge," emphasizing its importance for spiritual gr...

Thomas Proposes a Toast: The Festive Joy of Honoring God | Fr. Dominic Verner, O.P.

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fr. Dominic Verner discusses the significance of glorifying God through prayer, particularly the "Glory Be" and Eucharistic adoration. He emphasizes t...

Angels and Demons: A Biblical Analysis | Fr. Jordan Schmidt, O.P.

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fr. Jordan Schmidt discusses the biblical analysis of angels and demons, exploring their roles in God's providential plan and their portrayal in both ...

Holding Fast to the Word of Life: The Biblical Roots of Lectio Divina | Fr. Stephen Ryan O.P

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fr. Stephen Ryan discusses the biblical foundations and spiritual significance of Lectio Divina, a practice of prayerful reading and meditation on Scr...

Aquinas on Virtue and the Path to Happiness | Prof. Josh Hochschild & Prof. Jane Sloan Peters

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Professors Josh Hochschild and Jane Sloan Peters participate in a two-person panel. First Professor Hochschild examines Aristotle’s concept of piety...

Where Does Electromagnetic Radiation Fit in a Thomistic View of Nature? | Fr. Thomas Davenport, O.P

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Father Thomas Davenport explores how electromagnetic radiation fits into a Thomistic view of nature, discussing the unique properties of light, Aquina...

The Moral Role of Wonder and Awe | Prof. David Elliot

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Professor David Elliot examines the concept of admiratio (wonder or awe) as a species of fear in Thomas Aquinas' philosophy, explaining its taxonomy a...

A Theology of Joy in the Valley of Tears | Fr. Andrew Hofer, O.P.

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fr. Andrew Hofer discusses the theology of joy in the context of Christian life and suffering. He explains how it relates to both natural and supernat...

Biblical Illuminations of Christ's Revelatory Activity | Fr. Jordan Schmidt, O.P.

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fr. Jordan Schmidt examines how light is used in Scripture to represent God's revelation, starting with the Old Testament's portrayal of God's creativ...

The Sun as a Universal Cause in Aristotelian-Thomistic Tradition | Prof. Catherine Peters

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Catherine Peters discusses the sun's role as a universal cause in Aristotelian-Thomistic philosophy, emphasizing its importance in understan...

The City of God and the Earthly City: War and Peace | Fr. Andrew Hofer, O.P.

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fr. Andrew Hofer explores St. Augustine’s City of God where he presents a comprehensive view of human history and destiny, contrasting the earthly c...

A Contemporary Catholic Viewpoint on War and Non-Violence | Dr. Gregory Reichberg

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Gregory Reichberg examines the viewpoint of Jacques Maritain, a Catholic philosopher, on the concept of just war and Christian engagement in the t...

A Thomistic Approach to the Good Life | Prof. George Corbett

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Professor George Corbett presents a comprehensive overview of Thomas Aquinas's approach to ethics and the good life, emphasizing its centrality, goal-...

St. Catherine of Siena on Virtue | Sr. Catherine Joseph Droste, O.P.

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sister Catherine Joseph Droste discusses St. Catherine of Siena's teachings on virtue, focusing on charity, humility, patience, and prudence within th...

St. Thomas Aquinas: Model of Holiness for Students and Scholars | Prof. George Corbett

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Professor George Corbett examines St. Thomas Aquinas as an exemplary model of holiness, focusing on his intellectual gifts, indomitable will, and dedi...

A Brief History of the Immaculate Conception | Prof. Joshua Benson

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Joshua Benson explores the historical development doctrine of the Immaculate Conception, tracing its origins from early liturgical practices...

The Eschatological Implications of AI w/ Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. & Fr. Anselm Ramelow, O.P.

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you becoming a moral zombie? Join Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. of Aquinas 101, Godsplaining, and Pints with Aquinas for an off-campus conversation with ...

The Wonder of Light: Measurement and Interference in Quantum Optics | Prof. Vicenzo Tamma

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Vicenzo Tamma delves into the fascinating world of quantum optics, explaining key concepts such as wave-particle duality, quantum superposit...

Veritas and Vocation | Sr. Jane Dominic Laurel, O.P.

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sister Jane Dominic Laurel explores the concept of vocation, highlighting its connection to holiness and the cross. She discusses the cruciform nature...

Engaging Contemporary Science as a Thomist | Fr. Ambrose Little, O.P. & Prof. Jonathan Lunine

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This panel discussion between Fr. Ambrose Little and Professor Jonathan Lunine explores the relationship between science and faith. They specifically ...

Aquinas on Sin | Dr. Jennifer Frey

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jennifer Frey discusses St. Thomas Aquinas's understanding of sin as a privation of good and a failure to achieve one's proper end. Aquinas attrib...

Who Decides and With What Authority? | Prof. Michael Root

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This lecture was given on February 3rd, 2024, at The Dominican House of Studies.For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitut...

What Do I Do With My Free Time | Dr. R. Jared Staudt

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. R. Jared Staudt argues that the problem of our time is acedia, a spiritual sloth manifested through frenetic activity and distraction. He proposes...

The Dignity of the Poor, Made in God's Image | Fr. John Mark Solitario, O.P.

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fr. John Mark Solitario discusses the dignity of the poor as being made in God's image, emphasizing the Catholic perspective on poverty, human dignity...

Saint Leo the Great on Christ's Mysterious Presence in the Poor | Fr. Andrew Hofer, O.P.

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fr. Andrew Hofer discusses St. Leo the Great who was pope from 440 to 461 AD. St. Leo preached extensively on the importance of almsgiving and caring ...