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Sed Contra: A Podcast of Catholic Theology

The Sacra Doctrina Project
St. Thomas Aquinas
Theology
The Sacra Doctrina Project
Beauty
God
Conclave
Academy Awards
Usury
Christology
Columba Marmion
Epistemology
Bible
St. Maximus the Confessor
Christian Theology
Heaven
Catholic Doctrine
Beatific Vision
Amelia Perez
Dune Part 2
Soteriology

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.

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Latest Episodes

Why isn't the ritual of pedelavium or foot washing considered a sacrament? Could the Church discover a new sacrament? What is the best method for interpreting Scripture today? Does the historical-critical method have a place? Join us for these questi... more

Are magnanimity and humility opposed? Can you be both? How would it be just for a soul that dies only with original sin to be damned? Does St. Thomas make a distinction between intellect and mind? Join us for these questions and more!

When the liturgy changes, does the faith and theology also change? Can one use the texts of the liturgy as an authoritative source for theology? These questions have been points of argument across the entire history of the Church. Fr. Ambrose Dobrozs... more

Why doesn't the Church promote only one theological school as the most accurate? How do we reconcile what we know now about animal intelligence with a Thomistic understanding of the soul? What is your favorite work of non-fiction? Join us for these q... more

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John O'Neill
Ordinary member of the Sacra Doctrina Project, Assistant professor at Holy Apostles College and Seminary in Connecticut.
Holy Apostles College and Seminary
Episode: Theology and History II
Elliot Polsky
Affiliate member of the Sacra Doctrina Project, teaching in the philosophy faculty at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary in Denver, Colorado.
St. John Vianney Theological Seminary
Episode: Theology and History II
Joey Belleza
Ordinary member of The Sacra Doctrina Project
The Sacra Doctrina Project
Episode: The Theology of Fr. Peter Damian Fehlner
Fr. Charles Robinson
Franciscan from the Franciscans of the Immaculate and affiliate member of the SDP
Franciscans of the Immaculate
Episode: The Theology of Fr. Peter Damian Fehlner
Dr. Jared Goff
Affiliated with the Byzantine Catholic Seminary and the College of St. Joseph the Worker
Byzantine Catholic Seminary
Episode: The Theology of Fr. Peter Damian Fehlner
Norbert Masir
Researcher on early Corpus Christi manuscripts
University of Glasgow
Episode: Corpus Christi
Father Clinton Sensat
A priest of the Diocese of Lafayette in Louisiana and pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes in Erath, Louisiana.
Diocese of Lafayette
Episode: Why Should I Care About St. Bonaventure
John Carlo Perez
A seminarian of the Diocese of Scranton who posed a theological question
Diocese of Scranton
Episode: Quodlibet 6: Do We See Christ in the Beatific Vision?
Professor Andrew Davison
An ordained Anglican priest and Regius Professor of Divinity at Oxford, formerly the Starbridge Professor of Theology and Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge.
Oxford University
Episode: Aliens and Soteriology

Hosts

Taylor Patrick O'Neill
Co-host engaging in theological discussions and providing insights into various aspects of theological inquiry.
Matthew Duganzek
Co-host who participates in theological debates and enriches discussions with personal anecdotes and academic insights.
Father Ambrose Dobrozsi
Host who engages in theological discussions, drawing from his experience and knowledge as a priest.
Urban Hannon
Co-host discussing original sin and theology, often contributing to the richness of theological debates.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 70 ratings
  • Thank You

    This is one of my go-to’s for ongoing theological formation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ignatiusm
    United States7 months ago
  • A Great Podcast

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AndrewNat
    United States7 years ago
  • An Outstanding New Catholic Podcast

    As a follower of Dr. Taylor Patrick O'Neill's work, I'm very excited to see this podcast launched. All of the hosts are knowledgeable in many areas of sacred doctrine. Dr. O'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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jderosa1990
    United States7 years ago
  • Excellent theological podcast

    Kudos to the founders of the Sacra Doctrina Project. I have enjoyed the first few episodes and am confident in their theological acumen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mommisson
    United States7 years ago

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Quodlibet 21: Are Magnanimity and Humility Opposed?
Q: How can a finite, contingent creature be judged with eternal damnation, given original sin?
The speakers articulate that original sin reflects an intrinsic disorder rather than a personal guilt, that humanity by default tends toward separation from God, and salvation relies on grace; justice is reframed through Augustine's view and the communal, social consequences of sin, with emphasis on God's mercy and the necessity of divine intervention for salvation.
Quodlibet 21: Are Magnanimity and Humility Opposed?
Q: What is humility according to Thomas, and how does it compare to common understandings of humility?
Humility involves recognizing one's proper status and the limits of one's abilities, acknowledging gifts as coming from God, and avoiding both excessive modesty and boastfulness; true humility guards against pride by aligning self-perception with divine gifting.
Quodlibet 21: Are Magnanimity and Humility Opposed?
Q: Does St. Thomas or the commensuratorial tradition distinguish between intellect, intellectus, and the mind, mens, in man?
The hosts explain that mens is an Augustinian broad term meaning the mind as a whole, including intellect and will, while intellectus refers to a specific power within the mind that Aquinas treats as the active/ passive distinction in knowing, with intellectus aligning more with reason in its passive or active function depending on the context.
Quodlibet 20: Should the Church Promote Only One Theological School?
Q: Have the popes implicitly condemned other theological schools?
The hosts clarify that while the Church encourages the teachings of Thomas Aquinas, it recognizes different schools of thought that can coexist within Catholicism, especially in light of contemporary issues.
Quodlibet 19: Are Arguments from Authority the Strongest?
Q: In what sense are arguments from authority the strongest in theology?
It's not true that arguments from authority are the strongest in theology; in fact, they're considered the weakest form of argument according to Aquinas, who emphasizes the importance of understanding why beliefs are true rather than just accepting them from authority.

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2. Elliot Polsky
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