What is the structure and meaning of each part of the Mass? Why are different languages used throughout the Mass? Did Aquinas write any extended commentary on the Mass, and if so, what did he say? Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P., answers these questions and more in this episode of #AskAFriar!…
The ministerial priesthood of the new covenant didn’t spring out of thin air. It emerged as the fulfillment of the priesthood of ancient Israel. St. Thomas teaches that, just as priests of the Old Testament led the people in worship, instructed them, and blessed them, their work prefigured the one…
Each human being is one person composed of both body and soul. The soul is what animates the body, organizes its parts, and makes us to be alive. But where does the soul come from? Do other living organisms have souls? And what would St. Thomas say about the ghost-in-the-machine…
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When we look at the world of nature around us, we observe many different kinds of things. God created each thing according to its kind, and each kind has its distinctive nature, including human beings. In this Aquinas 101 episode, Fr. James Brent, O.P., defines common nature and distinctive nature,…
Artificial intelligence dazzles us: it recommends our music, generates photorealistic images, writes code, and more. But what does it mean to call AI “intelligent”? To answer that question, Prof. Jordan Wales, Ph.D., explores what intelligence means in the Christian tradition, then elaborates on the distinction between human intelligence and AI.…
Lent is a time for penance and sacrifice, and many viewers have submitted questions on the virtue of penance: “If I’m in the state of mortal sin, should I even bother with doing penance?” and “How does one practice the virtue of penance in one’s daily struggles?” In this #AskAFriar…
It's not too late to join our Training the Tongue Lent Challenge on the Aquinas 101 platform! The challenge is a completely free resource providing you each week of Lent with: 1. Selected passages from the book 2. Relevant passages from the Summa 3. And an exclusive video from Fr.…
Let’s face it: dating can be hard. Modern ideas of romance may leave us with a distorted view of what dating should be. Who better to clear up this topic than a Catholic priest? In this Aquinas 101 episode, Fr. Dominic Legge, O.P., lays out his five survival tips to…
Are you ready to grow beyond sins of speech, like gossip, lying, and detraction? To cultivate good humor and conversation? All for the purpose of communion with others and with God? Join us on the Aquinas 101 learning platform for weekly videos with Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. this Lent! ⭐…
How do you properly discern your vocation? Oftentimes, God reveals our vocations slowly over time through the opportunities that arise in our lives, the passions and desires we find in our hearts, and the people the Lord puts in our path. Watch the full video: https://f.mtr.cool/lborqolkee In this episode of…
Many young Catholics wonder about their vocation, and it can be a challenge to know how to properly discern it and where to begin. Oftentimes, God reveals our vocations slowly over time through the opportunities that arise in our lives, the passions and desires we find in our hearts, and…
One may imagine a household simply as the place to form children, but a household can only rightly form the next generation if it is also the home of a vibrant adult life. How then should a young adult, or anyone preparing for marriage, think about and get ready for…
St. Thomas Aquinas wrote that every sacrament is a “sign of a holy thing so far as it makes men holy.” As a sacrament, matrimony has a special, supernatural power to make us holy. St. Benedict calls the monastery the workshop or school for monks to grow in holiness; for…
Does prayer change anything about what God wants? Do repeated prayers bring the Lord around to our way of thinking? Join Fr. John Mark Solitario, O.P., as he answers this #AskAFriar question! ⭐ Join Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. and over 20,000 enrollees inside our FREE Aquinas 101 online learning platform!…
Everyone knows that communication in marriage is essential. In this episode, Prof. John A. Cuddeback, Ph.D., shares wisdom from Aquinas and Aristotle, and gives practical steps for improving communication in marital relationships. ⭐ Join Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. and over 20,000 enrollees inside our FREE Aquinas 101 online learning platform!…
Anyone who has been married for any length of time knows that suffering is a major feature of married life, just as it is a major feature of all human life. Suffering is normal. Indeed, it is ultimately a great gift; and if we are to understand marriage, and more…
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Theologians sometimes refer to marriage as the sacrament of love. Why is that, and how does this love grow over time? In this Aquinas 101 episode, Dr. John Grabowski presents on the topic of love in marriage by pulling from the teachings of two great theologians, St. Thomas Aquinas in…
"Wives, be subject to your husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior.” - Ephesians 5:22-23 (RSV-CE) This idea of subjection or submission seems out-of-step with modern sensibilities, yet…
What does St. Thomas Aquinas say about death and decay? Are they natural? Was the rest of creation subject to death before the fall? Join Fr. Ambrose Little, O.P., as he answers this month’s #AskAFriar question. ⭐ Join Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. and over 20,000 enrollees inside our FREE Aquinas…
What is Natural Family Planning (NFP), and why do many Catholics use it? What does the Church say about NFP? How does NFP differ from contraception? In this video, the Peters share how Natural Family Planning contributes to the goods of marriage while reflecting on their personal experience practicing NFP.…
Thomas Aquinas writes that marriage has a threefold good: first, the birth and education of children; second, the fidelity of spouses; and third, that it is a sacrament. In this Aquinas 101 episode, the Peters break down the first good of marriage while sharing their experience as parents. ⭐ Join…
Friends share life together, and the fact that husbands and wives share their entire lives would seem to make them best friends. By examining Aquinas’s understanding of friendship, we can gain insight into the connection he makes between strong friendships and strong marriages. Join Dr. and Prof. Peters in this…