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Episodes from The Thomistic Institute
Christ's Undergoing of Suffering for Our Sake - Prof. Paul Gondreau
Prof. Paul Gondreau explores the theological necessity of Christ's full humanity, arguing that by assuming a human nature complete with emotions and the capacity for suffering, Jesus provides the ultimate model for human perfection and moral integrity.This lecture was given on November 21st, 2025,…
Faith and Medicine: if God Is Present at the Bedside, Why is There a Conspiracy of Silence? - Prof. Tim Flanigan
Prof. Tim Flanigan, in the face of a "conspiracy of silence" in clinical settings that discourages the expression of faith, urges medical professionals to embrace the discomfort of witnessing to their beliefs to better support their patients. This lecture was given on January 22nd, 2026, at…
The Use of Tools in a Technocratic Age: the Death of Wisdom? - Sr. Anna Wray, O.P.
Sr. Anna Wray, O.P. explores whether our reliance on efficiency-driven technology is hastening the death of wisdom by taking the place of human deliberation and agency.This lecture was given on February 20th, 2025, at Carnegie Mellon/University of Pittsburgh.For more information on upcoming events,…
The Priesthood of Christ and Our Baptismal Priesthood - Prof. Bruce Marshall
Prof. Bruce Marshall explains that through the indelible mark of baptismal character, the faithful are uniquely deputized to participate in Christ's once-for-all sacrifice through the celebration of the Eucharist.This lecture was given on March 28th, 2026, at St. Albert's Priory.For more…
Can I Ever Tell A Lie? - Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.
Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. examines the Catholic teaching on truthfulness as an exercise of justice, defining lying as a sin that perverts the faculty of speech and undermines the common good.This lecture was given on September 10th, 2026, at The Catholic University of America.For more information on…
Truth, Goodness, and Beauty as Responses to Human Desire - Sr. Mary Angelica Neenan, O.P.
Sr. Mary Angelica Neenan, O.P. explores how the human soul’s powers of intellect and will are designed to find their ultimate fulfillment in the transcendentals of truth, goodness, and beauty.This lecture was given on September 11th, 2026, at University of Sydney.For more information on upcoming…
The Fittingness of the Incarnation - Mr. Chris Wolter
Mr. Chris Wolter examines the fittingness of the Incarnation within the structural framework of Aquinas' Summa Theologiae, with the Incarnation serving as the restorative apex of history.This lecture was given on April 16th, 2026, at University of Sydney.For more information on upcoming events,…
Drawing Knowledge from Scientific Instruments - Dr. Marvin Bolt
Dr. Marvin Bolt explores the history and epistemology of scientific instruments, arguing that they are not merely passive tools but active embodiments of knowledge that require hands-on engagement to fully understand.This lecture was given on July 16th, 2026, at Dominican House of Studies.For more…
Why You Need St. Thomas Aquinas in your Life - Fr. Chris Gault, O.P.
Fr. Chris Gault, O.P. explores why St. Thomas Aquinas remains a vital guide for contemporary students, emphasizing that his systematic approach to theology fosters both intellectual clarity and a deeper interior life.This lecture was given on April 16th, 2026, at Maynooth University.For more…
The Atomic Force Microscope:Truth, Guesses, Puzzles, and Personal Experiences - Prof. Santiago Solares
Prof. Santiago Solares explores the technical challenges and philosophical implications of Atomic Force Microscopy, arguing that rigorous scientific practice requires both technical precision and a commitment to intellectual formation.This lecture was given on July 17th, 2026, at Dominican House of…
Natural and Artificial Instruments for Investigating the Cosmos - Prof. John Brungardt
Prof. John Brungardt explores the Aristotelian-Thomistic necessity of scientific instruments as essential tools for the human mind to investigate the cosmos and overcome the limitations of natural sensation.This lecture was given on July 17th, 2026, at Dominican House of Studies.For more…
Telescopes and Our Understanding of the Cosmos - Prof. Karin Oberg
Prof. Karin Öberg examines how the vocation of the scientist aligns with the Thomistic view that studying the material order is a necessary component of faith, arguing that the scientific study of the cosmos serves as a profound path to understanding God's wisdom, power, and goodness.This lecture…