A Summary of The Doctrine of Providence by St. Thomas Aquinas

Here are some of my personal reflections from a class on St. Thomas Aquinas' doctrine of Providence by Fr. Serge-Thomas Bonino at the Angelicum (2023-24). For the sake of my own understanding, I've summarized it all through 5 identities for God. … [Read more...]

Summary of Scripture and Metaphysics: Aquinas and the Renewal of Trinitarian Theology by Matthew Levering

Introduction Problem: Scripture VS. Metaphysics: Modern Trinitarian theology often opposes scriptural and metaphysical modes of articulating truth. The result? "First, some have repudiated Greek metaphysics, arguing that it has served as a means … [Read more...]

Summary of Aquinas on the Nature of Theology by Dr. Bruce Marshall

Full Title: “Quod Scit Una Uetula: Aquinas on the Nature of Theology.” In The Theology of Thomas Aquinas (eds. Rik van Nieuwenhove and Joseph Wawrykow; South Bend, IN: University of Notre Dame Press, 2005). (click here to purchase the book). Here … [Read more...]

Summary of The Thomistic Doctrine of the Triune God and Spiritual Life by Gilles Emery, O.P.

Click here for access to Emery's article. Here are some of my summary notes: 1: The practice of Trinitarian theology is a spiritual exercise of faith. The study of Trinitarian theology is an exercise of faith because we are dealing first with … [Read more...]

Summary of Transubstantiation by Elizabeth Anscombe

Click here to read Elizabeth Anscombe's famous essay on the Eucharist. My Favourite Idea: Transubstantiation is simple for 3-year-olds. "It is easiest to tell what transubstantiation is by saying this: little children should be taught about it … [Read more...]