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Aquinas Group
27th January: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm GMT
An event every week that begins at 7:00 pm on Monday, repeating until 10th March 2025
The Blackfriars Aquinas Group is a reading group for young adults (18-35) to enrich their spiritual and intellectual lives by studying the writings of St Thomas Aquinas.
We meet on most Mondays in term at 7pm, in the Aula at Blackfriars. We begin with a light meal, then read and discuss the texts guided by one of the friars, before finishing by praying Compline (night prayer) together in the priory church.
This term we will look at the doctrine of The One God and Creation in the Prima Pars of the Summa Theologiae. We will explore topics such as the existence of God, Divine Simplicity, God’s immutability, God’s mercy and justice, Divine providence and human free will, and the relationship between God and creatures.
Each session will begin with a talk, followed by time for questions and discussion. No prior knowledge or familiarity with St Thomas is expected.
Schedule
1st Week | The Existence of God
2nd Week | Divine Simplicity & Talking about God
3rd Week | How can an unchanging God respond to prayers?
4th Week | God’s Mercy and Justice
6th Week | God, creation, and participation
8th Week | Divine providence and human free will
Venue: Blackfriars -
St Giles
Oxford,
OX1 3LY
United Kingdom
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