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…
Can we love and forgive the Devil? What about other demons? Find out what St. Thomas Aquinas has to say about the subject in this #AskAFriar episode with Fr. Ambrose Little, O.P. ❓ Questions you want answered? Make sure to put #AskAFriar in your comment! ⭐ Join Fr. Gregory Pine,…
What is an annulment? How is it different from divorce? Marriage is a lifelong, exclusive union between a man and a woman for their mutual support and the bearing and raising of children. Unfortunately, marital failure can occur. But, why do marriages fail? How do we handle these heartbreaking situations?…
Is there marriage in Heaven? Why or why not? What role does the sacrament of marriage play after earthly life? In this video, Fr. Cajetan Cuddy, O.P., examines the sacrament of marriage in relation to eternity. — SEND THE TRUTH TO THOUSANDS OF SOULS! — • Donate: https://go.thomisticinstitute.org/donate-youtube-a101 ⭐ Join…
In marriage, spouses lay down their lives as single persons and take them up again as married persons. They become one flesh, husband and wife, father and mother. Drawing from St. Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, this Aquinas 101 episode shows how the sacrament of marriage images Christ’s covenant love…
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The marriage liturgy is never private, but a celebration of the whole Church. The central action of the marriage rite is the exchange of consent between the bride and groom, but we prepare for and unpack the graces of that moment through the prayers and readings of the liturgy. In…
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Are you looking for tips on how to recite the prayers of the rosary while meditating on the mysteries? Are you curious to know if a long list of intentions diminishes the efficacy of our prayers? If so, tune in to the latest #AskAFriar episode with Fr. Ambrose Little, O.P.,…
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Discover the essential parameters that make a marriage vow truly valid in this episode of Aquinas 101. Fr. Dominic Langevin, O.P., breaks down the physical, intellectual, volitional, social, and religious requirements— from free consent and the public exchange of vows to openness to children— that turn “I do” into a…
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