Bästa Christendom College podcaster (2024)

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Patience in Its Relation to Human Knowing in Shakespeare's "Hamlet" and "The Winter's Tale" | Prof. Daniel Spiotta 37:24

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What role does patience play in the search for truth and understanding? In this captivating lecture, Prof. Daniel Spiotta, Assistant Professor of English Language and Literature at Christendom College, explores the profound connection between patience and human knowing as revealed in two of Shakespeare’s greatest works, Hamlet and The Winter’s Tale…

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The Word Became Flesh: Going to Bethlehem with St. Francis | Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR 27:27

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In this heartwarming lecture from the Christmas at Christendom event, Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR, invites listeners to journey reflecting on the wonder and humility of the Nativity. Drawing on St. Francis’s creation of the first Nativity scene and God's loving plan in his own life, Fr. Mark-Mary reveals a powerful message for our modern lives. With en…

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A Father’s Love: Matthew’s Christmas Gift in Anne of Green Gables | Dr. Kathleen Sullivan 44:21

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What can a humble Christmas gift reveal about the depth of a father’s love? In this lecture, Dr. Kathleen Sullivan, a literature professor at Christendom College, explores the timeless themes of generosity, love, and sacrifice in Anne of Green Gables. Focusing on Matthew Cuthbert’s tender gesture to Anne, Dr. Sullivan illuminates the spiritual and …

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From Politics, to Central Europe, to Art and to Religion—Scruton's Exceptional Voyage | Prof. Ferenc Hörcher 50:11

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Professor Ferenc Hörcher is a Hungarian political philosopher and historian of political thought, specializing in conservatism, liberalism, and early modern political ideas. He directs the Research Institute of Politics and Government at Hungary’s University of Public Service and is a senior research fellow at the Institute of Philosophy of the Eöt…

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The Relation Between the Catholic Faith and Natural Science | Dr. Gregory Townsend 21:30

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Do you want to learn more about the complementarity of faith and reason and how Catholics should approach the sciences? Listend to this lecture to learn what Pope St. John Paul II and other Catholic teachings have to say on the subject.Av Christendom College

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Three Ingredients for a Beautiful Liturgy | Chris Carstens 54:02

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Chris Carstens unpacks the "ars celebrandi" called for by Pope John Paul II, Pope Benedict XVI, and Pope Francis. A proper ars celebrandi 1) sees God as the proper subject of the liturgical "masterpiece," 2) encourages liturgical ministers to depict this great, divine beauty through docility to the Holy Spirit's inspiration and the Church's rites, …

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Why the Liberal Arts? | Dr. Kevin Roberts 15:50

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With his distinguished background as a leader in both Catholic education and public policy and as a Christendom parent, Dr. Kevin Roberts offers a unique perspective on the role and relevance of Christendom’s education in modern American society.Av Christendom College

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What Happens at Mass? The Priesthood of Christ and Liturgical Participation | Dr. Robert J. Matava 45:02

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What does it mean to say that the Mass “makes Calvary present”? How does the Church participate in the priestly work of Christ? Are you looking to enter more profoundly into the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass? If so, this is the lecture for you.Av Christendom College

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The Post-Constitutional Temptation | Dr. James Stoner 1:07:31

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On September 20, Christendom's Tocqueville Forum for Liberal Democracy hosted a lecture by Dr. James Stoner from Louisiana State University on "The Post-Constitutional Temptation." Learn more about Christendom's Political Science and Economics Department at: https://www.christendom.edu/academics/majors-minors/political-science-economics/…

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Evidence of Eastern Influence in Early Irish Christianity | Connie Marshner 1:02:12

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Irish scholar and longtime member of the Christendom community, Connie Marshner, delivered a guest History lecture at Christendom College on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, titled "Evidence of Eastern Influence in Early Irish Christianity." Learn more about Christendom's Department of History at: https://www.christendom.edu/academics/majors-minors/his…

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Lewis and Tolkien on the Necessity of Chivalry | Prof. Michael Strickland 38:08

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Both C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien were inspired by time-honored medieval tales. Chivalry plays a key role in medieval English literature, yet Lewis and Tolkien seem to view it very differently – Lewis as a virtue, Tolkien as a vice. "Lewis and Tolkien on the Necessity of Chivalry" dives into essays by both men on the topic, ultimately finding comm…

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Plato and Augustine on the Purpose of Mathematics | Dr. Douglas Dailey 37:12

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The ultimate purpose of mathematics is not a topic frequently discussed. However, if you want to learn how math can lead us to knowledge of God, you should listen to this lecture. Dr. Douglas Dailey goes beyond the application of mathematics to explore how math unlocks the knowledge of true being—and God.…

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The Church and Suffering | Dr. Andrew Montanaro 44:18

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I'm sure you've heard family and friends question how a loving God can allow suffering. Perhaps you've even wrestled with the question yourself. With Dr. Montanaro as your guide, you'll learn how suffering forms an essential part of God's plan—so much so that He sent His Son to die on the cross for our salvation.…

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Inculturation and the Evangelization of China | Dr. Christopher Lane 47:10

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Join Christendom College professor Dr. Christopher Lane for his lecture on Inculturation and the Evangelization of China. From the time of the apostles, the deposit of faith has formed and transformed cultures, lived out uniquely across various cultures. This lecture will explore how Catholicism took root in China, forming a new Chinese Catholic cu…

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Cultivating Contemplation Today: A Few Philosophical Suggestions | Dr. John Cuddeback 45:54

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Join Christendom College professor Dr. John Cuddeback for this lecture examining practical principles from the master of contemplation, St. Thomas Aquinas. No matter our state in life, we are all called to contemplation as part of our identity and fulfilment, even amidst the challenges and chaos of today.…

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Treasure of My Heart: Irish Music Lecture-Recital | Dr. Sara Pecknold 56:12

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Part of the Beato Fra Angelico Fine Arts series, Dr. Sara Pecknold gave a recital and talk discussing the history of traditional Irish music. The performance included Christendom music professor Dr. Larissa Fedoryka, Rachel Piazza (class of 2024), and Nolan Ladewski.Av Christendom College

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How Beauty Will Save the World | Dr. Michael Rubin 52:46

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Learn about the true nature of beauty, its importance for our lives, and why Beauty not only can but will undoubtedly save the world. Christendom professor Dr. Michael Rubin will help you discover "How Beauty Will Save the World."Av Christendom College

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Our Lady’s Ring: Reflections on the Structure of the Rosary | Prof. Daniel Spiotta 42:31

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Join Christendom Professor Daniel Spiottaas as he explores the structure of the Rosary from a unique perspective that illuminates fascinating new insights. The mysteries of the Rosary tell the story of Our Lady's life with Christ, and like any good story, they are artfully arranged. By reflecting on the ring-structure of the Rosary, we can come to …

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Eastern Catholic Churches: St. John Paul II and the Legacy of Vatican II | Fr. Dcn. Christopher Todd 1:28:17

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Father Deacon Christopher Todd '12, Ukrainian Catholic Deacon and Christendom Alumnus, gave a lecture on "Eastern Catholic Churches: St. John Paul II and the Legacy of Vatican II" on February 5, 2024.Av Christendom College

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Tolkien’s Faith and the Foundations of Middle-earth | Dr. Holly Ordway 1:14:17

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Word on Fire’s Dr. Holly Ordway delivered a talk on famed author J.R.R. Tolkien’s Catholic Faith at Christendom College on January 29, 2024, as part of the college’s Major Speaker Series. Fifty years after Tolkien’s death, his writings are more popular than ever; The Lord of the Rings and his other Middle-earth writings are internationally beloved,…

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For the Love of Mary: Music for Our Lady in 17th-Century Venice | Dr. Sara Pecknold 37:32

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Join Christendom professor Dr. Sara Pecknold as she explores the importance of music for our lives as Catholics and as a means of glorifying God. Music holds a unique place of influence in all our lives. Because of its constant presence and its indisputable power to move our souls, music should be put to its highest purpose: to praise God and lead …

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St. Thomas Aquinas: Angelic Teacher | Dr. Anthony Andres 53:58

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On January 25, the college hosted Dr. Anthony Andres to give the 2024 Thomas Aquinas Lecture. The annual Aquinas Lecture is an opportunity for the Christendom College community to benefit from the scholarship and wisdom of noted thinkers in the tradition of St. Thomas Aquinas.Av Christendom College

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Why December 25th? Inculturating Christmas in the Early Church | Dr. Hugh O'Donnell 50:21

1y ago50:21

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This Principles Live Lecture was broadcast from our annual Christmas at Christendom event for our President's Council benefactors.Av Christendom College

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Honor thy Father and thy Mother: Aquinas and Confucius on the Virtue of Filial Piety | Dr. Mark Wunsch 45:47

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The breakdown of the family is one of the chief factors behind the societal decay we experience today. How can we protect the family unit and reverse the breakdown of society? This lecture will examine how rediscovering filial piety can help lead us toward the restoration we need.Av Christendom College

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Why Good Children’s Literature Matters Today | Dr. Kathleen Sullivan 42:53

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Why is children's literature important? In our society where even children are made to question their very identity, it is crucial to have stories that ground them in truth.Av Christendom College

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How to Evangelize Like a Hobbit | Dr. Conor Sweeney 37:39

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"How can we be effective evangelizers?" Find out how baptism and hobbits can shed light on what it means to be a Christian filled with faith, hope, and love, and thus a beacon for communicating the joy of the Christian life to others.Av Christendom College

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Called to Evangelize: Theology Masters as Christian Educators | Dr. Alessia Berardi 30:40

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This lecture provides the example of theology professors who conceived of themselves not only as intellectuals, but, more importantly, as Christian teachers. Focusing on the twelfth-century schools of theology, Dr. Berardi shows how theologians of the time followed the tradition of the Church Fathers and were responsible for the moral education of …

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Law and Love in A Midsummer Night’s Dream | Prof. Daniel Spiotta 41:39

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The world is filled with conflicts, both apparent and real, between personal love and civic duty. Can love be restrained without violating its radical freedom? In this brief talk, Christendom College's Professor Daniel Spiotta will consider how William Shakespeare's play A Midsummer Night's Dream expresses the demands of both love and law, manifest…

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Beyond Virtue Signaling: Reclaiming the Virtues with St. Thomas Aquinas | Dr. Andrew Whitmore 44:44

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Virtue has never been more maligned and misunderstood than in our age. Between movies that celebrate antiheroes and corporations that “virtue signal” about false values, we must revisit the wisdom of St. Thomas Aquinas to reclaim a true understanding of virtue and strategies for how we can acquire it in our age. This Principles Live Lecture will be…

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Popular Entertainment and the Good Life | Dr. Daniel McInerny 37:06

2y ago37:06

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This lecture will be given by Dr. Daniel McInerny, a professor of philosophy at Christendom College and faculty moderator of the on-campus drama club, the Christendom Players. Dr. McInerny also teaches an upcoming Principles class on The Philosophy of Art and Beauty and has a book coming out next year from Word on Fire Academic entitled The Way of …

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What Is Sacred Music? | Dr. Kurt Poterack 22:01

2y ago22:01

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In this Principles Live Lecture, Christendom professor Dr. Kurt Poterack will help you understand the beautiful theology behind Catholic teaching on sacred music. These days, many people think "sacred music" can be any sort of music played in a religious setting. However, the Catholic Church has a long and rich tradition of carefully delineating ju…

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The Gift of Tolkien’s Letters from Father Christmas | Dr. Trey Stanford 49:44

2y ago49:44

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This lecture will be given by Dr. Trey Stanford, a professor in the Department of English Literature & Language at Christendom College. Dr. Stanford's lecture is entitled "'Terrificalest Freezing Magics': The Gift of Tolkien's Letters from Father Christmas" and will be a part of Christendom College's annual day-long Christmas at Christendom event f…

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Why Read Jane Austen? A lesson in Humility | Dr. Kathleen Sullivan 42:33

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Why read Jane Austen? She makes us smile and laugh through her beautifully written works of literature, but she also helps orient our imagination, intellect, and will towards virtue. Dr. Sullivan earned her Ph.D. in English from The Catholic University of America and serves as an assistant professor in the Department of English Language and Literat…

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Why the Holy Family Matters for Your Marriage and Family | Dr. Owen Vyner 48:26

2y ago48:26

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Dr. Vyner serves as the chairman in the Department of Theology at Christendom College, where he teaches classes on Scripture, the Sacraments, the Domestic Church, Fundamentals of Catholic Doctrine, and more. Tomorrow's Principles Live Lecture will present the Holy Family, referred to in the early Church as the "earthly Trinity," both in Scripture a…

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Natural Rights, Natural Law, and the American Founding | Phillip Muñoz 45:26

2y ago45:26

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Christendom’s Tocqueville Forum hosted a talk by Notre Dame Professor Phillip Muñoz titled “Natural Rights, Natural Law, and the American Founding” on September 29, 2022. Muñoz addressed the question of whether traditional religious beliefs are compatible with a political order based on natural rights principles. He defended natural rights as part …

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Choosing True Friendship | Dr. John Cuddeback 44:22

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Dr. Cuddeback holds a PhD from the Catholic University of America and has taught for 25 years here at Christendom College in the Philosophy Department. He is the author of the book, "True Friendship", where virtue becomes happiness, and a lay Dominican. He is an avid gardener and hunter. In this Principles Live Lecture, Dr. Cuddeback explains that …

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Ratzinger’s Defense of Christianity Against Nietzsche | Dr. Conor Sweeney 32:39

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Canadian by birth, Conor Sweeney obtained a licentiate and doctorate in Sacred Theology from the John Paul Institute for Marriage and the Family in Rome. He taught and researched in areas of Evangelization, continental philosophy, the Theology of Joseph Ratzinger, and John Paul II's Theology of the Body, and much more. Dr. Sweeney joined the theolo…

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How to Be Happy According to Aristotle | Dr. Mark Wunsch 31:56

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Dr. Mark Wunsch received his undergraduate degree in Denver, and pursued his graduate degree in the Angelicum in Rome. Since 2005, he has taught and served in multiple administrative roles, associate professor of philosophy, academic dean, director of Rome academics, and chair of the philosophy department. He has taught all six of our core Philosop…

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The Burning Coal: Aquinas on the Eucharist, Eros, and Deification | Dr. Daria Spezzano 45:18

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On January 27th, 2020 Christendom College hosted Dr. Daria Spezzano to give a talk for the 2020 Thomas Aquinas Lecture. Dr. Spezzano demonstrated the elements of eros in St. Thomas Aquinas's understanding of the Eucharist. Thomas Aquinas also applied elements of eros more broadly to his theology of charity in a distinctly Dominican way. Dr. Daria S…

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A Thomistic Understanding of the Moral Parameters of Sacramental Reception | Fr. Dominic Langevin, O.P. 58:28

2+ y ago58:28

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Fr. Dominic Langevin, O.P., delivered the 2019 St. Thomas Aquinas Lecture on February 4, lecturing on the importance of the moral and sacramental life, without which there can be no eternal life. He further discussed the Thomistic teaching on the complementary of the moral and sacramental life.Av Christendom College

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Aquinas and Laudato Si' | Thomas Hibbs 1:11:12

2+ y ago1:11:12

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Distinguished professor and author Thomas Hibbs delivered Christendom College’s annual St. Thomas Aquinas Lecture on February 5, 2016. He argued Pope Francis's encyclical Laudato Si confronted a metaphysical affliction of the human person isolated from God simmering behind the surface of modernity. Thomas Hibbs is currently Distinguished Professor …

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The Metaphysics of Prayer | Rev. Stephen Brock, Ph.D. 44:33

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Distinguished author and professor Rev. Stephen Brock, Ph.D., delivered Christendom’s 2018 St. Thomas Aquinas Lecture on January 24. The talk was titled “The Metaphysics of Prayer.” He discussed the various types of prayer, using the writings of C. S Lewis to refute the objections to petitionary prayer.…

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Aquinas on Studiousness | Dr. Matthew Levering 41:44

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Theology chair for the University of Saint Mary of the Lake Dr. Matthew Levering presented the annual St. Thomas Aquinas Lecture at Christendom College. Levering delivered a lecture entitled “Aquinas on Studiousness,” explaining how studiousness is significant for the Christian moral life. Levering touched upon the differences between studiousness …

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The Augustinian Roots of Thomistic Deification | Rev. David Meconi, S.J. 47:15

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Thomistic scholar and author Reverend David Meconi, S.J., delivered Christendom College’s annual St. Thomas Aquinas Lecture on Wednesday, January 28, 2015. Fr. Meconi discussed how Augustinian principles influenced the thought of St. Thomas Aquinas. Fr. Meconi teaches in the Department of Theological Studies at Saint Louis University, and is the ed…

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The Angelic Doctor and the Lord of the Angels | Rev. John D. Corbett 1:09:28

2+ y ago1:09:28

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“How does an angel get it wrong?” Rev. John D. Corbett asked during his lecture to students and faculty on January 27 at Christendom College. Rev. Corbett’s talk discussed the nature of angels and how such high beings could have fallen from God’s grace. A moral theologian currently teaching at the Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception, Re…

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How Does the Resurrection of Christ Illumine Human Reason: From Benedict XVI to St. Thomas Aquinas | Rev. Thomas Joseph White, O.P. 1:09:33

2+ y ago1:09:33

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Thomistic scholar and author, Rev. Thomas Joseph White, O.P., delivered the annual St. Thomas Aquinas Lecture on January 28, 2013 at Christendom College. The talk explored the doctrine of the resurrection of the body and its influence on philosophical thought. Delving into the thought of modern philosophers on the relation of the body to the soul a…

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Are Societies Made Unto the Image and Likeness of God?: A Thomistic Response to a Disputed Issue | Russell Hittinger 1:14:50

2+ y ago1:14:50

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Renowned scholar and author Russell Hittinger delivered the annual St. Thomas Aquinas lecture to the students and faculty of Christendom College on January 27, 2012. The talk, which examined the nature of societies and marriage, was entitled: “Are Societies Made Unto the Image and Likeness of God?: A Thomistic Response to a Disputed Issue. Hittinge…

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Being a Disciple of St. Thomas Aquinas in the Pursuit of Wisdom | Rev. Lawrence Dewan, O.P. 1:04:09

2+ y ago1:04:09

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Renowned Dominican priest and Thomistic philosopher, Reverend Lawrence Dewan, O.P., delivered a lecture entitled “Being a Disciple of St. Thomas Aquinas in the Pursuit of Wisdom” as the keynote speaker at Christendom College’s annual St. Thomas Aquinas Lecture on January 28, 2011. Fr. Dewan discusses how St. Thomas Aquinas serves as a witness to wi…

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The Deification of Matter: The Material Universe as a Liturgical Structure 49:08

2+ y ago49:08

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Behavioral geneticist Dr. Daniel Toma discusses questions of the order and structure of the universes in light in John Arintero's notion of Theosis. he also expounds on the significance and purpose of the Incarnation. Dr. Daniel Toma is behavioral geneticist from Minnesota State University Mankato and is professor in the department of Biology. He i…

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"Light Thickens": Political Tyranny and Personal Freedom in Macbeth 45:58

2+ y ago45:58

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Dr. R.V. Young reflects on the influences of tyranny throughout Shakespeare's play, most uniquely seen in Macbeth. In Macbeth, the protagonist is entangled by his own tyranny and destroys his character and freedom. R.V. Young is Professor of English Emeritus, North Carolina State University and former editor of the quarterly review, Modern Age. He …

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