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Catholic Theology ShowThe Summa for Beginners: Understanding Christ w/Fr. Guy Mansini | Ep. 165How can Catholics deepen their understanding of Jesus Christ through Saint Thomas Aquinas’s Summa Theologiae? Dr. Michael Dauphinais is joined by Father Guy Mansini, a Benedictine priest and the Max Seckler Professor of Catholic Theology at Ave Maria University, to explore the Christology of the Summa’s third part. They discuss how Aquinas presents Christ as true God and true man, situating His identity and work within the framework of God’s creation and human redemption.Fr. Guy Mansini’s faculty profile at Ave Maria University:https://www.avemaria.edu/faculty-and-staff/fr-guy-mansini-s-t-dThe...
2025-11-1859 min
Encyclopedia of Catholic TheologyCatholic Theology in Crisis and Renewal | Fr. Romanus Cessario, O.P.This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.ectplus.orgIn this episode of the Encyclopedia of Catholic Theology podcast, Fr. Romanus Cesario, O.P., reflects on his Dominican formation before Vatican II and his lifelong teaching career. He discusses how Catholic theology shifted in the areas of moral theology, the sacraments, and ecumenism, and why renewal depends on returning to theology as a sacred science…
2025-11-1102 min
Know Your EnemyZohran, the Jews, and Reckoning with Gaza (w/ Peter Beinart)This episode isn't focused on a single topic or text, but rather just wanting to have a wide-ranging conversation with our guest, Peter Beinart, editor-at-large of Jewish Currents and author of the recent book, Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza: A Reckoning. We start by discussing the appalling wave of Islamophobic attacks against Zohran Mamdani during the last weeks of his victorious mayoral campaign, the short-sighted embrace of such bigotry by too many American Jews and Jewish institutions, the current iterations of anti-semitism roiling the right, religious tradition and progressive politics, changing your mind, and more....
2025-11-111h 14Catholic Theology ShowThe Summa for Beginners: The Moral Life w/Fr. Romanus Cessario O.P. | Ep. 164How can Catholics understand the moral life within the framework of Saint Thomas Aquinas’s Summa Theologiae? Dr. Michael Dauphinais is joined by Fr. Romanus Cessario, a Dominican priest and the Adam Cardinal Maida Professor of Catholic Theology at Ave Maria University, to explore the moral theology presented in the second part of the Summa. They discuss how Aquinas situates moral theology between God’s creation and Christ’s redemption, emphasizing the pursuit of beatitude, the role of natural law as an imprint of divine providence, and the theological virtues of faith, hope, and charity. Fr. Romanus Cessario’s faculty...
2025-11-111h 05
The Reformanda Initiative74. Discussing the 7 Sacraments of the Roman Catholic ChurchIn this episode Reid and Leonardo have a fascinating discussion about the 7 sacraments of the Roman Catholic Church and the theology of the sacraments. The discussion is framed by Leonardo’s latest Vatican File that interacts with the book, "The Seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church" by the Roman Catholic scholar and professor Romanus Cessario.231. Why Does the Roman Catholic Church Have Seven Sacraments? A Thomist answer and a preliminary evangelical critiquehttps://vaticanfiles.org/en/2024/08/vf231/Support the show
2024-08-1747 min
Kresta in the AfternoonThe Seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church: Unpacking the Mystery - Fr. Romanus CessarioThere are seven sacraments administered in the Catholic Church. What are they, and what do they do? Why do human beings require sacramentalized, visible realities to seal their confession of faith in Jesus Christ? Why does the Catholic Church administer the sacraments in the way that it does? Fr. Romanus Cessario joins us to unpack the mysteries of the sacraments.
2024-05-2239 min
The Thomistic InstituteCompassionate Blood: The Sanctification of Christian Suffering | Fr. Romanus Cessario, OP
2024-04-221h 02The Thomistic InstituteWhy Did Jesus Die? A Short Introduction to Catholic Beliefs | Fr. Romanus Cessario, OP
2024-04-2248 min
Spiritual Direction and Practice Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsDr. Peter Kreeft – Practical Theology on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Dr. Peter Kreeft – Practical Theology on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor
“Practical Theology: Spiritual Direction from St. Thomas Aquinas” by Dr. Peter Kreeft is outstanding! An incredible work that transforms the potentially intimidating Summa Theologiae into a vital life-giving, soul-nurturing work for the pilgrim soul. Dr. Kreeft offers us the religious wisdom of Aquinas in 359 bite-size pieces that can aid our growth in holiness. He has framed these readings as answers to questions that people actually ask their spiritual directors. Each answer is taken word for word from Aquinas. So many topics are covered. You’ll be r...
2024-01-2830 minInside the Pages-Featured Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsDr. Peter Kreeft – Practical Theology on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Dr. Peter Kreeft – Practical Theology on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor
“Practical Theology: Spiritual Direction from St. Thomas Aquinas” by Dr. Peter Kreeft is outstanding! An incredible work that transforms the potentially intimidating Summa Theologiae into a vital life-giving, soul-nurturing work for the pilgrim soul. Dr. Kreeft offers us the religious wisdom of Aquinas in 359 bite-size pieces that can aid our growth in holiness. He has framed these readings as answers to questions that people actually ask their spiritual directors. Each answer is taken word for word from Aquinas. So many topics are covered. You’ll be r...
2024-01-2830 min
Catholic Theology ShowA Foretaste of Future Glory w/ Fr. Romanus Cessario | Ep. 63How does Christ work in the Church through the Sacraments? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais converses with Fr. Romanus Cessario, Adam Cardinal Maida professsor of Theology at Ave Maria University, about his latest book entitled The Seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church. Fr. Cessario looks at each of the seven sacraments, their reality and unchanging nature, and how they continue Christ’s saving work in the souls of men.Resources:The Seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church by Fr. Romanus CessarioRelated episode: The Sacraments | Friendship with Christ with Dr. Roger NuttFrom the Catholic Theology Show archives: What is...
2023-12-0556 min
First Things PodcastWhen Did Baptism Become a Sacrament?In this episode, Fr. Romanus Cessario joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “The Seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church.”
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2023-11-1528 min
The Thomistic InstituteThe Sacraments and Salvation w/ Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. & Fr. Romanus Cessario, O.P.Join Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. of Aquinas 101, Godsplaining, and Pints with Aquinas for an off-campus conversation with Fr. Romanus Cessario, O.P. about his latest book, "The Seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church."
The Sacraments and Salvation w/ Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. & Fr. Romanus Cessario, O.P. (Off-Campus Conversations)
You can listen to the original lecture here:
https://soundcloud.com/thomisticinstitute
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About the speaker:
Romanus Cessario, OP (STD, University of Fribourg) holds the Adam Cardinal Maida Chair of Theology at Ave Maria University in Ave Maria, Florida. He was named...
2023-10-1943 minKresta in the AfternoonThe Seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church: Unpacking the Mystery - Fr. Romanus Cessario (16 October, 2023)There are seven sacraments administered in the Catholic Church. What are they, and what do they do? Why do human beings require sacramentalized, visible realities to seal their confession of faith in Jesus Christ? Why does the Catholic Church administer the sacraments in the way that it does? Fr. Romanus Cessario joins us to unpack the mysteries of the sacraments.
2023-10-1739 min
The Catholic Culture PodcastGifts of the Holy Spirit w/ John of St. Thomas & Cajetan Cuddy, O.P.Anyone who went through confirmation prep at some point learned the list of the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit. But most would struggle to define the gifts, especially the ones that sound a bit similar, like wisdom, knowledge, and understanding? The great 17th-century Thomistic commentator John of St. Thomas discoursed on the gifts of the Holy Spirit with not only technical precision, but spiritual insight and fervor. Since John was not available for a podcast interview, he sent one of his Dominican brothers, Fr. Cajetan Cuddy, to explain his insights to us laypeople. Links ...
2023-08-241h 50
Step Inside Your Ears To A Award-Winning Full Audiobook.The Seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church by Romanus CessarioPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/640470to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church
Author: Romanus Cessario
Narrator: Al Kessel
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 12 hours 32 minutes
Release date: June 20, 2023
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
There are seven sacraments administered in the Catholic Church. What are they, and what do they do? Why do human beings require sacramentalized, visible realities to seal their confession of faith in Jesus Christ? Why does the Catholic Church administer the sacraments in the way that it does? Leading Catholic theologian Romanus Cessario, OP, offers an in-depth explanation of the seven sacraments celebrated...
2023-06-2012h 32Listen to New Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityThe Seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church by Romanus CessarioPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/640470to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church
Author: Romanus Cessario
Narrator: Al Kessel
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 12 hours 32 minutes
Release date: June 20, 2023
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
There are seven sacraments administered in the Catholic Church. What are they, and what do they do? Why do human beings require sacramentalized, visible realities to seal their confession of faith in Jesus Christ? Why does the Catholic Church administer the sacraments in the way that it does? Leading Catholic theologian Romanus Cessario, OP, offers an in-depth explanation of the seven sacraments celebrated...
2023-06-2012h 32Dr. Peter Kreeft Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsDr. Peter Kreeft – Practical Theology on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Dr. Peter Kreeft – Practical Theology on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor
“Practical Theology: Spiritual Direction from St. Thomas Aquinas” by Dr. Peter Kreeft is outstanding! An incredible work that transforms the potentially intimidating Summa Theologiae into a vital life-giving, soul-nurturing work for the pilgrim soul. Dr. Kreeft offers us the religious wisdom of Aquinas in 359 bite-size pieces that can aid our growth in holiness. He has framed these readings as answers to questions that people actually ask their spiritual directors. Each answer is taken word for word from Aquinas. So many topics are covered. You’ll be r...
2023-01-2830 min6 Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsDr. Peter Kreeft – Practical Theology on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Dr. Peter Kreeft – Practical Theology on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor
“Practical Theology: Spiritual Direction from St. Thomas Aquinas” by Dr. Peter Kreeft is outstanding! An incredible work that transforms the potentially intimidating Summa Theologiae into a vital life-giving, soul-nurturing work for the pilgrim soul. Dr. Kreeft offers us the religious wisdom of Aquinas in 359 bite-size pieces that can aid our growth in holiness. He has framed these readings as answers to questions that people actually ask their spiritual directors. Each answer is taken word for word from Aquinas. So many topics are covered. You’ll be r...
2023-01-2830 min
Catholic Theology ShowWhat is Truth? w/ Fr. Romanus Cessario | Ep. 18Is St. Thomas Aquinas only for scholars? Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Fr. Romanus Cessario, Adam Cardinal Maida Professor of Theology at Ave Maria University, to discuss insights on Saint Thomas Aquinas and how his thought pertains to all the faithful for salvation.Resources:The Godly Image: Christian Satisfaction in Aquinas by Fr. Romanus CessarioIntroduction to Moral Theology (Catholic Moral Thought) by Fr. Romanus CessarioSanctifying Truth: Thomas Aquinas on Christian Holiness by Fr. Romanus CessarioHelp support this podcast and Our Lady's University by joining the Annunciation Circle!Get more...
2023-01-2453 min
Daily Commuter RosaryGood Friday - Apr 15, 2022 - Stations of the CrossGood Friday - Apr 15, 2022 - Stations of the Cross Way of the Cross by Father Romanus Cessario. Please send your intentions to dailycommuterrosary@gmail.com. God Bless!
2022-04-1519 min
Catholic ThinkersElements of Moral Theology by Fr. Romanus Cessario: 6. Virtues, Gifts, Charisms of the Moral LifeRecorded in 2000. In this course, the student will learn about the Church as Moral Teacher and about moral theology as a sacred science. Christ came so that we may know the truth about God and about the kind of life that leads to God. The Christian must learn to appreciate the value that revealed truth communicates to the world. In addition to imparting knowledge about God, divine revelation serves as an instrument of liberation from unsatisfactory accounts of human existence. Moral theology is the branch of theology that studies human acts so as to direct them to a loving...
2021-11-1150 minCatholic ThinkersElements of Moral Theology by Fr. Romanus Cessario: 5. Evaluation of a Moral ActionRecorded in 2000. In this course, the student will learn about the Church as Moral Teacher and about moral theology as a sacred science. Christ came so that we may know the truth about God and about the kind of life that leads to God. The Christian must learn to appreciate the value that revealed truth communicates to the world. In addition to imparting knowledge about God, divine revelation serves as an instrument of liberation from unsatisfactory accounts of human existence. Moral theology is the branch of theology that studies human acts so as to direct them to a loving...
2021-11-1148 minCatholic ThinkersElements of Moral Theology by Fr. Romanus Cessario: 4. Human Action and Virtuous PrudenceRecorded in 2000. In this course, the student will learn about the Church as Moral Teacher and about moral theology as a sacred science. Christ came so that we may know the truth about God and about the kind of life that leads to God. The Christian must learn to appreciate the value that revealed truth communicates to the world. In addition to imparting knowledge about God, divine revelation serves as an instrument of liberation from unsatisfactory accounts of human existence. Moral theology is the branch of theology that studies human acts so as to direct them to a loving...
2021-11-1049 minCatholic ThinkersElements of Moral Theology by Fr. Romanus Cessario: 3. The Dynamics of Natural LawRecorded in 2000. In this course, the student will learn about the Church as Moral Teacher and about moral theology as a sacred science. Christ came so that we may know the truth about God and about the kind of life that leads to God. The Christian must learn to appreciate the value that revealed truth communicates to the world. In addition to imparting knowledge about God, divine revelation serves as an instrument of liberation from unsatisfactory accounts of human existence. Moral theology is the branch of theology that studies human acts so as to direct them to a loving...
2021-11-1050 minCatholic ThinkersElements of Moral Theology by Fr. Romanus Cessario: 2. The Image of God - Imago DeiRecorded in 2000. In this course, the student will learn about the Church as Moral Teacher and about moral theology as a sacred science. Christ came so that we may know the truth about God and about the kind of life that leads to God. The Christian must learn to appreciate the value that revealed truth communicates to the world. In addition to imparting knowledge about God, divine revelation serves as an instrument of liberation from unsatisfactory accounts of human existence. Moral theology is the branch of theology that studies human acts so as to direct them to a loving...
2021-11-0951 minCatholic ThinkersElements of Moral Theology by Fr. Romanus Cessario: 1. Moral Theology; Why is it Teleological?Recorded in 2000. In this course, the student will learn about the Church as Moral Teacher and about moral theology as a sacred science. Christ came so that we may know the truth about God and about the kind of life that leads to God. The Christian must learn to appreciate the value that revealed truth communicates to the world. In addition to imparting knowledge about God, divine revelation serves as an instrument of liberation from unsatisfactory accounts of human existence. Moral theology is the branch of theology that studies human acts so as to direct them to a loving v...
2021-11-0947 min6 Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsIP#294 Fr. Donald Haggerty – Contemplative Hunger on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor
“Contemplative Hunger” is a beautifully reflective expression of our experience with the “still, small voice of God”. Fr. Donald Haggerty, a priest of the Archdiocese of New York, has been a Professor of Moral Theology at St. Joseph’s Seminary in New York and Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Maryland. He has a long association as a spiritual director for Mother Teresa’s Missionaries of Charity. From this background, Fr. Haggerty writes about the value of silence, truth, and the need for interior surrender to God. He also illumines the link between contemplation and love for poverty and the...
2019-09-0229 min
Know Your EnemyThe Rise of the Illiberal RightInterested in the background reading we did for this episode? There's a lot of it. But we want to show our work and give you the chance to dig deeper. Below are the articles we referenced, read, or drew upon for our conversation on the illiberal right.
Primary Sources:
Against the Dead Consensus, First Things
Sohrab Ahmari, Against David French-ism, First Things
David French, What Sohrab Ahmari Gets Wrong, National Review
R.R. Reno, What Liberalism Lacks, First Things
Romanus Cessario, O.P., Non Possumus, First Things
2019-07-121h 18
Power & WitnessPower & Witness | Guest: Fr. Romanus Cessario, O.P. | 8/29/18Fr. Romanus Cessario, O.P., completed doctoral studies at the University of Fribourg and continues to carry on research in psychology and moral theology. He is author of more than a hundred articles in theology and related fields and has published eighteen books mostly on the virtues and Christian ethics. Father Cessario teaches at St. John's Seminary in Brighton, Massachusetts, and is a Fellow of the Pontifical Academy of Saint Thomas Aquinas. He speaks to us about the encyclical, Veritatis splendor (Latin: The Splendor of the Truth), and how it relates to the errors of the day.
2018-09-1835 min
The Good Catholic LifeTGCL #0720: Fr. Romanus CessarioToday’s topics: Fr. Romanus Cessario
Summary of today’s show: As the lone Dominican on the faculty at St. John’s Seminary, Fr. Romanus Cessario may be more familiar to listeners as a contributor the daily prayer book “Magnificat.” Fr. Cessario joins Scot Landry and Fr. Chris O’Connor to discuss the history and unique mission of the Dominican order as well as the basics of Catholic moral theology, his specialty at the seminary, and the origins and thought behind Magnificat.
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Today’s host(s): Scot Landry and Fr. Chris O’Connor
Today’s guest(s): Fr. Romanus Ce...
2014-05-0656 min
Christendom College LecturesA Desire for God and a Love of Learning | Rev. Romanus Cessario“You are among the last young people who recognize that the love of learning and desire for God goes together,” Rev. Romanus Cessario, O.P. told students at his lecture held on November 14. “Now that is a remarkable gift. You must think of yourselves as inheritors of a long tradition. What you’ve got is not some pious Catholic thing.”Rev. Cessario is a professor at St. John’s Monastery in Boston and a fellow of the Pontifical Academy of Saint Thomas Aquinas. In addition to numerous articles and reviews, he has authored, coauthored, or edited several books, includ...
2008-11-1558 min