The Enduring Relevance of St. Thomas Aquinas
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Published 2024-04-29
A listener asks, does the devil know that his rebellion is ultimately futile?
00:00 | Intro
01:12 | Bishop Barron in Rome
02:01 | Aquinas’ impact on Bishop Barron’s formation
03:56 | Why medieval thinkers like Aquinas still matter
06:18 | The relationship between metaphysics and ethics
07:29 | God as Being itself rather than as the greatest of beings
12:43 | How God can be both transcendent and immanent
15:58 | God’s non-competitive relationship with Creation
21:29 | Defining true human and social goods
23:00 | Does metaphysical speculation have a role in politics?
25:45 | Fr. Paul Murray, St. Thomas Aquinas, and the Dominican charism
29:54 | Listener question
31:49 | Word on Fire Institute
———Show Notes———
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All Comments (21)
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If everyone knew this, was taught this, this world would already be saved. Access to Bishop Barron, FREE access is vital.
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“Joy is the simplest form of gratitude.” - ST. POPE JOHN PAUL II
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Thanks, Bishop, for making Theology accessible to the average Catholic.
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Bishop Robert Barron for Pope!! This man would really secure the future of the Catholic Church!
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I have listened to other videos of Bishop Barron deliberating on St. Thomas and on his theology of who God is. This video in particular addressed all nuances in such a complete and succinct matter. I wish I had been taught all of this ages ago but I am grateful that it is being taught now. This never gets old and my soul leaps for joy whenever I hear Bishop Barron teach on this. I have a strong feeling this video will be one for the ages. Thank you!
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Props to the new host. Doing a fanstastic job. Just the right flare/calm.
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My favorite person to hear in the entire world
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A great explanation of the philosophy of Saint Thomas Aquinas. The argument for contingency is especially instructive. Thank-you Bishop Barron.
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So happy you’re in the world with me . Game changer. Thank you.
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As a born protestant who always had doubts if Protestantism is any more than a middle class ethics I have to say that for Europe/the West Thomas cannot be overrated from a general pov with respect to ethics, morals, law, culture and civilization. I have left out theology bc, as said, I‘m not a Catholic. My bridge to him was economics, being a retired prof of economics. Thank you.
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I came across Bishop Robert by chance in searching on Catholic theology. His deep knowledge of theology and philosophy has really opened up my spiritual life and want to study the catholic philosphers and theologians. His erudite explanations of catholic theology is wonderful and would convert anyone to the true religion.
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Thanks Matthew and Bishop Barron and the whole team for creating this wonderful and smart content on such a regular basis!
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Looks like an interesting topic...St. Thomas can reach philosophers and academics even today...thanks for your great work! Blessings!
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Thank you, dear Bishop Barron and Matthew; a fascinating, captivating and illuminating discussion.
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St. Thomas Aquinas theologian and philosopher Patron Saint of universities and colleges, pray for us and the whole world ✨🙏
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The best way to understand Aristotle is through the commentaries of Aquinas.
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Ite ad Thomam, Glory to St. Thomas Aquinas and the Thomistic school!
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So clear and passionate. Thank you 🙏
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A very good discussion about the Dominican, Father Murray. I agree with your argument, grace first and the gift of joy. Let the Holy spirit lead and guide us in all things.
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O merciful God Grant that I may eagerly desire Carefully search out Truthfully acknowledge And ever perfectly Fulfill all things that are pleasing to thee To the praise and glory Of thy name. St. Thomas Aquinas, pray for us.
