In this Sed Contra podcast episode, the discussion centers on the Beatitude of God. The episode is hosted by Pater Edmund Waldstein, O.Cist., who is a monk of the Cistercian Abbey of Stift Heiligenkreuz in Austria and an ordinary member of the Sacra Doctrina Project, with fellow ordinary SDP member Urban Hannon who is a seminarian of the FSSP and a…

On this the pilot episode of The Quodlibets, Urban Hannon, Taylor Patrick O'Neill, and Matthew Dugandzic introduce the new ask-us-anything podcast of the Sacra Doctrina Project, share their thirty-second life stories, and answer their colleagues' questions about study habits, literature, and Hans Urs von Balthasar. To submit your questions about wh…

Links: Donum vitae https://www.vatican.va/roman\_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc\_con\_cfaith\_doc\_19870222\_respect-for-human-life\_en.html Dignitas personae https://www.vatican.va/roman\_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc\_con\_cfaith\_doc\_20081208\_dignitas-personae\_en.htmlBy Dr. Daniel Lendman, Dr. James W. Stroud, Dr. Matthew Dugandzic

Rev. Dr. Davison's recent book: https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/astrobiology-and-christian-doctrine/3F96E8C3EEA3B1C8832155BF261D4D31 Link to Rev. Dr. Davison's chart from his book: https://www.sacradoctrinaproject.org/july-2024-alien-soteriology or https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XUXgYWBe3014TSQwsy6p1OFWG2AIH\_zx/view?usp=sharing Poem referen…

In this extended episode of Sed Contra, Urban Hannon and Joey Belleza discuss the Most Holy Eucharist and in particular transubstantiation with careful attention to St. Thomas Aquinas' articulation of this doctrine in the Summa theologiae III, q. 75.By Dr. Joey Belleza, Mr. Urban Hannon

In this Sed Contra podcast episode, Why Should I Care About Balthasar, join Sacra Doctrina Project members Dr. Kevin Clarke and Mr. Daniel Drain and special guest Dr. Mark Spencer as they discuss the relevance and importance of the works of Hans Urs von Balthasar.By Dr. Daniel Drain, Dr. Mark Spencer, Dr. Kevin Clarke

In this newest Sed Contra episode join Fr. Cajetan Cuddy, O.P., Dr. Matthew Minerd, and Dr. James W. Stroud as they discuss the Quest for the Historical St. Thomas Aquinas, its roots and its impact on Catholic philosophy and theology.By Fr. Cajetan Cuddy O.P., Dr. James W. Stroud, Dr. Matthew Minerd

Dr. Matthew Minerd, Pater Edmund Waldstein, O.Cist., and Dr. Danny Garland discuss the life and work of Blessed Columba Marmion, O.S.B.By Dr. Danny Garland, Dr. Matthew Minerd, Fr. Edmund Waldstein

Dr. Kevin Clarke, Dr. Joseph Terry, and Dr. John Solheid discuss Maximus the Confessor and why Catholics should be familiar with his life and work.By Dr. Joseph Terry, Dr. John Solheid, Dr. Kevin Clarke

Dr. Matthew Dugandzic, Dr. Taylor Patrick O'Neill, P. Edmund Waldstein, O.Cist., and Dr. James Stroud discuss NFP, contraception, and the contraceptive mentality.By Dr. Matthew Dugandzic, Fr. Edmund Waldstein, Dr. Taylor Patrick O'Neill, Dr. James Stroud

Dr. Matthew Dugandzic, Dr. Danny Garland, and Dr. Ryan Brady discuss the differences in Eucharistic piety among Roman and Byzantine Catholics. Includes an epilogue by Dr. Kevin Clarke.By Dr. Matthew Dugandzic, Dr. Danny Garland, Dr. Ryan Brady, Dr. Kevin Clarke

The Nightmare Videos of Children's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9EKV2nSU8wBy Dr. John Solheid, Fr. Dylan Schrader, Dr. Kevin Clarke

Dr. James Stroud, Dr. John Macias, Dr. Taylor Patrick O'Neill, and Fr. Dylan Schrader discuss Pope Francis's 2015 Encyclical Laudato si', on the care of our common home.By Dr. John Macias, Dr. James Stroud, Dr. Taylor Patrick O'Neill, Fr. Dylan Schrader

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.By Dr. James Stroud, Fr. Edmund Waldstein

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

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/By Fr. Dylan Schrader, Dr. Kevin Clarke

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

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

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.By Fr. Edmund Waldstein, Dr. Brandon Wanless, Dr. Kevin Clarke, Dr. Daniel Garland, Fr. Dylan Schrader

Taylor Patrick O'Neill: Christmas: Home Alone Family Drama: There Will Be Blood Psychological Thriller: The Conversation Foreign Language: The Seventh Seal Catholic: Children of Men 2022: The Batman Fr. Dylan Schrader: Christmas: Ben Hur (1959) Family Drama: Babette's Feast Psychological Thriller: eXistenZ Foreign Language: Pom Poko Catholic: The R…

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

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

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.By Fr. Thomas Joseph White

In this special episode Dr. Patrick Gardner speaks about the infused moral virtues and the common good. This was a plenary address given at the 2022 Sacra Doctrina Project annual conference.By Dr. Patrick Gardner

On the Land O’Lakes Statement The original statement: “Statement on the Nature of the Contemporary Catholic University” Fr. John Jenkins, CSC, “The document that changed Catholic education forever” Dr. Michael McLean, “‘Academic Freedom’ and the Tyranny of the Modern College Campus” Optionally, see also §III of “A Porposal for the Fulfillment of Ca…

Fr. Dylan Schrader and Dr. Daniel Garland discuss Thomas Aquinas and the Bible along with biblical theology and the historical critical method today.By Fr. Dylan Schrader, Dr. Daniel Garland

Drs. Ryan Brady and Matthew Dugandzic are joined by the prolific author and translator, Dr. Matthew Minerd, to continue the discussion about theological manuals, including his recent translation of Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange's De Revelatione.By Dr. Matthew Dugandzic, Dr. Ryan Brady, Dr. Matthew Minerd

Dr. Matthew Dugandzic and Dr. Ryan Brady discuss theological manuals and the manualist tradition. Why are they so often criticized, and are these criticisms fair? Were the manuals destructive of real theology, or is it time to revive them?By Dr. Matthew Dugandzic, Dr. Ryan Brady

Fr. Dylan Schrader and Dr. Kevin Clarke discuss private revelation. How does a private revelation different from public revelation, and how are they related? Why should the Church bother with alleged private revelations? What criteria does the Church use to evaluate them? What are the possible dangers and fruits?…

Against Heresies in the public domain Demonstration on the Apostolic Preaching, translated by Fr. John Behr. Pope Francis announces Irenaeus will be declared a doctor of the Church.By The Sacra Doctrina Project

Fr. Dylan Schrader moderates a discussion among Matthew Dugandzic, William Diem, and Ryan Brady on the question of whether the perverted faculty argument can be used to produce sound moral judgments.By The Sacra Doctrina Project

"Pope Francis says Mary is not the ‘co-redemptrix’" Garrigou-Lagrange, Mother of the Savior Charles De Koninck, "Ego Sapientia" "Vatican’s doctrinal office: Don’t promote alleged apparitions connected to ‘Lady of All Nations’ "Development of Doctrine: Revelation, Magisterium, and Human Reason" June 10-12, 2021| Rochester, NY Additional Papers Reque…

Lexicon of Thomas Aquinas vocātio, ōnis, f., a calling, vocation on the part of God. Est autem exsecutio praedestinationis vocatio et magnificatio, PP. Q. 23. Art. 2 c; vocatio semper est temporalis, quia ponit adductionem quandam ad aliquid, 1 Sent. 41. 1. 2 ad 3; vocatio importat distantiam in eo, qui vocatur, 4 Sent. 17. 1. 1. 2 ob. 3; vocatio e…

In this episode we discuss the motive of the Incarnation. Would God have become incarnate had man not fallen into sin? Drs. Kevin Clarke, Daniel Lendman, Taylor Patrick O'Neill, and Fr. Dylan Schrader discuss.By The Sacra Doctrina Project

On this episode, Dr. Matthew Dugandzic discusses the morality of lying with Frs. Dylan Schrader and Jon Tveit.By The Sacra Doctrina Project

In this episode, Drs. William Diem, Matthew Dugandzic, Taylor Patrick O'Neill, and Fr. Dylan Schrader discuss the question of whether we always choose what we perceive to be the higher good. Does the will always follow the intellect? Is this a form of intellectual determinism?By The Sacra Doctrina Project

On this episode, Dr. William Diem, Dr. Matthew Dugandzic, and Fr. Dylan Schrader discuss usury and the morality of loaning at interest.By The Sacra Doctrina Project

On this episode, Fr. Dylan Schrader, Matthew Dugandzic, and Taylor Patrick O'Neill discuss the Immaculate Conception.By The Sacra Doctrina Project

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.By The Sacra Doctrina Project

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 considera…

On this episode, we consider whether the priest is properly understood as the extraordinary minister of the sacrament of penance. What is the nature of an extraordinary minister of a sacrament in the first place? We also consider these questions in light of ecclesiological questions, as well as the place of the sacrament of penance in the life of t…

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 sacr…

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 Pra…

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 …

Join us for our first episode of Compendia, a new series of mini-episodes of the Sed Contra podcast. In this episode, Dr. Taylor Patrick O'Neill will consider how St. Thomas Aquinas can maintain that God infallibly moves the human will (such as in the case of actual grace) but without imposing any necessity on the human will (and thus without falli…

The inaugural episode of Sed Contra: A Podcast of Catholic Theology. In this episode, we explore the notion of "sacra doctrina." Is it the same thing as theology? Is it merely practical or pastoral? All of that and more.By The Sacra Doctrina Project