Dr. James Stroud and P. Edmund Waldstein, O.Cist., discuss the watershed encyclical of St. John Paul II on moral theology, Veritatis splendor (The Splendor of Truth) as the Church approaches the thirtieth anniversary of its promulgation.

Veritatis Splendor at 30

Dr. John Solheid and Dr. Kevin Clarke muse on Origen, apocatastasis, and the issues surrounding the issue with Fr. Dylan Schrader.

Further Musings on Universalism

Thomas Davenport, OP, "Locating Heaven: Modern Science and the Place of Christ's Glorified Body," Nova et Vetera 20, no. 1 (Winter 2023): 93–114: https://stpaulcenter.com/05-nv-21-1-davenport/

Thomas Davenport, OP, "Locating Heaven: Modern Science and the Place of Christ's Glorified Body," Nova et Vetera 20, no. 1 (Winter 2023): 93–114: <a href="https://stpaulcenter.com/05-nv-21-1-davenport/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://stpaulcenter.com/05-nv-21-1-davenport/</a>

The Ascension

Dr. Matthew Dugandzic and Dr. Ryan Brady discuss intrinsic evils.

Intrinsic Evils

Gaven Kerr

Dr. Gaven Kerr discusses St. Thomas Aquinas's Fifth Way (from the governance of things) to demonstrate the existence of God.

Gaven Kerr on the Fifth Way

Benedict XVI

Sacra Doctrina Project members discuss Joseph Ratzinger / Benedict XVI and pay tribute to him at his passing from this life. May he rest in peace.

Tribute to Joseph Ratzinger / Benedict XVI

Taylor Patrick O'Neill:Christmas: Home AloneFamily Drama: There Will Be BloodPsychological Thriller: The ConversationForeign Language: The Seventh SealCatholic: Children of Men2022: The BatmanFr. Dylan Schrader:Christmas: Ben Hur (1959)Family Drama: Babette's FeastPsychological Thriller: eXistenZForeign Language: Pom PokoCatholic: The Reluctant Saint (Joseph of Cupertino)2022: Father StuUrban Hannon:Christmas: Catch Me If You CanFamily Drama: Ordinary PeoplePsychological Thriller: ZodiacForeign Language: ParasiteCatholic: In Bruges2022: TÁR

Taylor Patrick O'Neill:<ol><li>Christmas: Home Alone</li><li>Family Drama: There Will Be Blood</li><li>Psychological Thriller: The Conversation</li><li>Foreign Language: The Seventh Seal</li><li>Catholic: Children of Men</li><li>2022: The Batman</li></ol>Fr. Dylan Schrader:<ol><li>Christmas: Ben Hur (1959)</li><li>Family Drama: Babette's Feast</li><li>Psychological Thriller: eXistenZ</li><li>Foreign Language: Pom Poko</li><li>Catholic: The Reluctant Saint (Joseph of Cupertino)</li><li>2022: Father Stu</li></ol>Urban Hannon:<ol><li>Christmas: Catch Me If You Can</li><li>Family Drama: Ordinary People</li><li>Psychological Thriller: Zodiac</li><li>Foreign Language: Parasite</li><li>Catholic: In Bruges</li><li>2022: TÁR</li></ol>

2022 Movie Draft

Doctors Matthew Dugandzic and Kevin Clarke discuss divine impassibility and related divine attributes (such as immutability) with Father Dylan Schrader.

Divine Impassibility

Doctors Daniel Garland and Kevin Clarke discuss with Fr. Dylan Schrader why Christ isn't and can't be a human person.

Why Can't Christ Be a Human Person?

In this special episode, Fr. Thomas Joseph White, OP, speaks about Chalcedonian Christology and the concept of pure nature. This was a keynote address given at the 2022 Sacra Doctrina Project annual conference.

Chalcedonian Christology and the Concept of Pure Nature

A podcast featuring some of the founding members of The Sacra Doctrina Project discussing theological questions with other academic theologians and philosophers. The podcast takes place in a quaestiones disputatae style, encouraging lively and charitable debate. Listen to the most recent episode below.

Phenomenal in both its depth and accessibility, this is a great podcast for anyone wanting to delve into a serious, but entertaining and understandable conversation on theology.

A Great Podcast

As a follower of Dr. Taylor Patrick O&#39;Neill&#39;s work, I&#39;m very excited to see this podcast launched. All of the hosts are knowledgeable in many areas of sacred doctrine. Dr. O&#39;Neill is a Catholic scholar who understands Aquinas well and does a fantastic job of communicating his thought to others. I look forward to making this show part of my podcast routine!

An Outstanding New Catholic Podcast

Sed Contra: A Podcast of Catholic Theology

In this episode, Fr. Dylan Schrader moderates a debate between Dr. William Diem and Dr. Taylor Patrick O'Neill who argue on behalf of Molinism and Báñezianism, respectively. Does God move the will directly? How does the scientia media relate to divine omnipotence? Are there any overlaps between the thought of Molina and Báñez? Join us for consideration of those questions and more. Also, you may know leave us a voicemail with questions or comments that we will feature in our next episode. Call 319-382-0886 to leave us a message.

In this episode, Fr. Dylan Schrader moderates a debate between Dr. William Diem and Dr. Taylor Patrick O'Neill who argue on behalf of Molinism and Báñezianism, respectively. Does God move the will directly? How does the scientia media relate to divine omnipotence? Are there any overlaps between the thought of Molina and Báñez? Join us for consideration of those questions and more. Also, you may know leave us a voicemail with questions or comments that we will feature in our next episode. Call 319-382-0886 to leave us a message.

Molinism vs. Báñezianism: A Debate

On this episode of Sed Contra, Brandon Wanless, Daniel Lendman, and Taylor Patrick O'Neill are joined by Fr. Dylan Schrader. They discuss some of the uniqueness of the sacrament of marriage and question whether there are truly any ministers for this sacrament. They also discuss the signification of marriage and the relation between natural and sacramental marriage.

Are the Bride and Groom Really the Ministers of the Sacrament of Matrimony?

We're back! On this episode, Fr. Dylan Schrader and Dr. Matthew Dugandžić discuss what the passions are according to Aquinas and how the passions of Christ are similar and different to those we experience.

The Passions of the Christ

On this month's episode, five of the six founding members of The Sacra Doctrina Project meet to discuss the doctrine of universalism. What is it? Does it have a basis in the Catholic theological tradition? Recent versions of universalism are contrasted with the seminal work Dare We Hope? by Hans Urs von Balthasar. Finally, the hosts debate whether this is really the best of all possible worlds.

Contra Universalism (and Is This the Best of All Possible Worlds?)

Main text of  comment: Elizabeth Johnson Interview with US Catholic: "No one had to die for our sins" Other texts referenced in this episode: Elizabeth Johnson, She Who Is: The Mystery of God in Feminist Theological Discourse Freeing Theology: The Essentials of Theology in Feminist Perspective, edited by Catherine M. Lacugna Opening the Field of Practical Theology: An Introduction, edited by Kathleen A. Cahalan and Gordon S. Mikoski  Christopher J. Thompson, The Joyful Mystery: Field Notes Toward a Green Thomism

Main text of comment: <a href="http://www.uscatholic.org/articles/201811/no-one-had-die-our-sins-31563" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Elizabeth Johnson Interview with US Catholic: "No one had to die for our sins"</a> Other texts referenced in this episode: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/She-Who-Feminist-Theological-Discourse/dp/0824522079/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=she+who+is&amp;qid=1557782645&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Elizabeth Johnson, She Who Is: The Mystery of God in Feminist Theological Discourse</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Freeing-Theology-Essentials-Feminist-Perspective/dp/0060649356/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?keywords=Freeing+theology+%3A+the+essentials+of+theology+in+feminist+perspective&amp;qid=1557783316&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-1-fkmrnull" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Freeing Theology: The Essentials of Theology in Feminist Perspective, edited by Catherine M. Lacugna</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Opening-Field-Practical-Theology-Introduction/dp/0742561259/ref=sr_1_12?keywords=practical+theology&amp;qid=1557783647&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-12" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Opening the Field of Practical Theology: An Introduction, edited by Kathleen A. Cahalan and Gordon S. Mikoski </a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Joyful-Mystery-Toward-Thomism-Living/dp/1945125616/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+joyful+mystery&amp;qid=1557787423&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Christopher J. Thompson, The Joyful Mystery: Field Notes Toward a Green Thomism</a>

Is the Crucifixion Necessary? (And Will the Entire Created Order be Saved?)

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