Christ instituted seven sacraments, but only three of them confer a sacramental character: Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders. Sacramental character can never be lost, and it is for this reason that Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders can never be repeated. In this Aquinas 101 episode, Fr. Cajetan Cuddy, O.P., explains…
What is a Thomistic definition of faith? Is it possible to experience doubt, yet still have faith? Is it good practice to ask for an increase in faith? Join Fr. John Mark Solitario, O.P., as he answers these questions in this #AskAFriar episode! ⭐ Join Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. and…
Did Jesus’ life get better as he grew up? The friars answer these questions and more in the 50th episode of Ask a Friar.
When it comes to technology, it’s common to say phrases like, “my phone is detecting the WiFi signal,” “the thermostat monitors room temperature,” or “this computer is searching for available devices.” But if computers don’t have minds, why do we use that language? Furthermore, do the advances in A.I. make…
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With the release of the papal encyclical, “Magnifica Humanitas,” AI is an ever-growing topic of conversation within the Church. In this Aquinas 101 episode, Fr. Anselm Ramelow, O.P., addresses the definition of consciousness in the age of artificial intelligence. ⭐ Join Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. and over 20,000 enrollees inside…
How do Mary and Jesus breathe in Heaven? Can we break a leg after the Resurrection? Stick around to hear Fr. Ambrose Little, O.P., answer these viewer-submitted questions! ⭐ Join Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. and over 20,000 enrollees inside our FREE Aquinas 101 online learning platform! https://go.thomisticinstitute.org/register-youtube-a101. ❓ Questions you…
How are new bishops, priests, and deacons made? No man is simply born into one of these positions. Rather, he is ordained in an elaborate ceremony. Fr. Dominic Langevin, O.P., describes the sacrament of holy orders in this Aquinas 101 episode. ⭐ Join Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. and over 20,000…
Priestly mediation is effectively about worship, because it's in worship that we attain to our purpose. God uses priests to facilitate our worship so that we might have more meaningful contact with the Lord. Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P., talks about the priesthood and mediation during this Aquinas 101 episode. ⭐…
According to the ancient philosopher Boethius, a person is an individual substance of a rational nature. What is meant by the word “substance?” And what does it mean to have a rational nature? In this video, Fr. James Brent, O.P., breaks down Boethius’ definition of a person using St. Thomas…
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🎟 Register to attend Veritas 2026! https://thomisticinstitute.org/events/study-and-sanctity ⭐ Join Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. and over 20,000 enrollees inside our FREE Aquinas 101 online learning platform! https://go.thomisticinstitute.org/register-youtube-a101. ❓ Questions you want answered? Make sure to put #AskAFriar in your comment! — SEND THE TRUTH TO THOUSANDS OF SOULS! — • Donate:…
What started as "Big Questions, Little Answers," a q+a video series with Fr. Ambrose Little, O.P., has grown into 50 #AskAFriar episodes and counting! To mark this special occasion, we asked our followers on social media what they wanted to know about the Thomistic Institute friars. Fr. Ambrose Little O.P.,…
According to St. Thomas, the soul is the form of the living body. It organizes it, animates it, and drives it to grow and act in certain ways. But what sets the human soul apart? What is human intelligence? As artificial intelligence continues to introduce ethical and philosophical questions, it's…
Human beings are different from every other form of life on earth, because of all the forms of life on earth, human beings are intelligent. But what is intelligence? Join Fr. James Brent, O.P., as he breaks down the definition of human intelligence. ⭐ Join Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. and…
What does the New Testament say about the priesthood of Jesus Christ? In this episode, Fr. Jordan Schmidt, O.P., associate professor of Sacred Scripture at the Dominican House of Studies, will examine what it means for Jesus to be an eternal high priest, as well as the way ordained priests…
What does the New Testament say about the priesthood of Jesus Christ? In this episode, Fr. Jordan Schmidt, O.P., will examine what it means for Jesus to be an eternal high priest, as well as the way ordained priests and all the lay faithful are able to participate in His…
What is the structure and meaning of each part of the Mass? Why are different languages used throughout the Mass? Did Aquinas write any commentary on the Mass? Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P., answers these questions and more in the new episode of #AskAFriar! Comment "learn" and we'll send you the…
What is the structure and meaning of each part of the Mass? Why are different languages used throughout the Mass? Did Aquinas write any extended commentary on the Mass, and if so, what did he say? Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P., answers these questions and more in this episode of #AskAFriar!…
The ministerial priesthood of the new covenant didn’t spring out of thin air. It emerged as the fulfillment of the priesthood of ancient Israel. St. Thomas teaches that, just as priests of the Old Testament led the people in worship, instructed them, and blessed them, their work prefigured the one…
Each human being is one person composed of both body and soul. The soul is what animates the body, organizes its parts, and makes us to be alive. But where does the soul come from? Do other living organisms have souls? And what would St. Thomas say about the ghost-in-the-machine…
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When we look at the world of nature around us, we observe many different kinds of things. God created each thing according to its kind, and each kind has its distinctive nature, including human beings. In this Aquinas 101 episode, Fr. James Brent, O.P., defines common nature and distinctive nature,…
