The Thomistic Institute Podcast
The Thomistic Institute exists to promote Catholic truth in our contemporary world by strengthening the intellectual formation of Christians at universities, in the Church, and in the wider public square. The thought of St. Thomas Aquinas, the Universal Doctor of the Church, is our touchstone.
The Thomistic Institute Podcast features the lectures and talks from our conferences, campus chapters events, intellectual retreats, livestream events, and much more.
Founded in 2009, the Thomistic Institute is part of the Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, DC.
The Thomistic Institute Podcast features the lectures and talks from our conferences, campus chapters events, intellectual retreats, livestream events, and much more.
Founded in 2009, the Thomistic Institute is part of the Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, DC.
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The Thomistic Institute exists to promote Catholic truth in our contemporary world by strengthening the intellectual formation of Christians at universities, in the Church, and in the wider public square. The thought of St. Thomas Aquinas, the Universal Doctor of the Church, is our touchstone.
Recent Episodes
Nov. 3, 2026
Naked Without Shame: Identity, Desire, Freedom, and the Meaning of the Body - Dr. Robert McNamara
Dr. Robert McNamara explains how the physical body is a revelatory book of our identity, arguing that we find true freedom and fulfillment by understanding our existence as a gift meant for communion. This lecture was given on September 29th, 2026, at Queen's University Belfast. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events About the Speaker: Dr. Robert McNamara is lecturer in philosophy and department head at St. Patrick’s Pontifical University,
Nov. 2, 2026
Contemplation and Action - Fr. Cassian Derbes, O.P.
Fr. Cassian Derbes, OP, examines the Thomistic distinction between the active and contemplative lives, arguing that they are not merely states of life but distinct activities that find their highest expression in the beatific vision. This lecture was given on June 20th, 2026, at New York University. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events About the Speaker: Fr. Cassian Derbes, O.P. is a priest of the Dominican Province of Saint Joseph. He i
Oct. 30, 2026
A Pre-Christian Overview of Honor - Prof. Michael Foley
Prof. Michael Foley examines the pre-Christian roots of honor in Western civilization, contrasting the competitive, individualistic nature of classical honor with the moral critiques found in both Greco-Roman philosophy and the Hebrew Bible. This lecture was given on September 4th, 2026, at Dominican House of Studies. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events About the Speaker: Michael Foley is a Catholic theologian, a Professor of Patristics
Oct. 29, 2026
Abiding in the Son: The Eucharist in the Gospel of John - Prof. Daniel Garland
Prof. Daniel Garland explores how the Gospel of John presents the Eucharist as the theological center of the narrative, arguing that the Incarnation and the seven signs are ordered toward our participation in the divine life through the body and blood of Christ. This lecture was given on September 24th, 2026, at Ashland University. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events About the Speaker: Daniel M. Garland, Jr. is Assistant Professor of Sa
Oct. 28, 2026
The Catena Aurea as a Turning Point in Thomas Aquinas' Thought - Prof. Jane Sloan Peters
Prof. Jane Sloan Peters explores how Saint Thomas Aquinas’s Catena Aurea serves as a transformative synthesis of patristic thought, demonstrating how his masterful arrangement of the Church Fathers shaped his own theological development and remains a vital resource for contemporary study. This lecture was given on September 17th, 2026, at Franciscan University of Steubenville. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events About the Speaker: Jane
Oct. 27, 2026
Beauty and the Catholic Imagination - Mr. Dana Gioia
Poet and cultural critic Dana Gioia explores the vital role of beauty in the Catholic imagination, arguing that beauty is an objective, transformative experience that connects us to truth and the secrets of existence. This lecture was given on October 22nd, 2026, at University of California, Los Angeles. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events About the Speaker: Dana Gioia is an internationally recognized poet, critic, and former Poet Laure
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