Fr. Thomas Petri, O.P.

March 3, 2025

God and Suffering: How Could God Allow Evil? | Fr. Thomas Petri O.P.

Fr. Thomas Petri explicates St. Thomas Aquinas's understanding of God as ipsum esse subsistens (being itself), the source of all existence and goodness, and that evil is not a thing but an absence or deficiency of good within God's ultimate plan.

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Feb. 10, 2025

An Historical Overview: The Growth of Marriage as Avenue of Holiness | Fr. Thomas Petri, O.P.

Fr. Thomas Petri provides a historical overview of the evolving understanding of marriage as a path to holiness within the Catholic Church, set against the backdrop of societal changes, medical advancements, and challenges to traditional Christian views...

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Aug. 21, 2024

The Theology of the Body: Overview and Themes | Fr. Thomas Petri, O.P.

This lecture was given on March 23rd, 2024, at The Dominican House of Studies, as a part of an intellectual retreat titled: Theology of the Body.

Guest: Fr. Thomas Petri, O.P.