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SUMMARY:Thomistic Institute - Dr Robert McNamara
DESCRIPTION:On Monday 4th November\, the Oxford Thomistic Institute will be hosting Dr Robert McNamara\, of the Franciscan University of Steubenville\, to speak on Thomistic Personalism: A Steinian Perspective. \nThe lecture will begin at 7.30pm in the Aula at Blackfriars\, and will be followed by refreshments. All are welcome. \nAbstract\nReality is divided by a fundamental dichotomy separating persons and (mere) things. It is a metaphysical distinction with defined ethical import\, both of which are captured well by Thomas Aquinas when he concludes that the person is ‘that which is most perfect in all nature.’ Edith Stein takes up this objective centrality and reintroduces what she calls an ‘Augustinian way’ of philosophizing\, by attending to personal subjectivity via the phenomenological mode of investigation. The result is a form of Thomistic personalism that is attentive both to the substantiality of the person and to the subjectivity of the person\, a personalism that avoids the many problems emerging from the modern ‘turn to the subject’ while also judiciously encompassing the genuine insights of this ‘Copernican revolution.’ I propose that only such a personalism can provide an anthropology fitting for the needs of the contemporary era\, and indeed adequate to the singular being\, nature\, and life of the human person. \nThis lecture is free and open to the public. \n \nAbout the speaker\nDr. Robert McNamara is an associate professor of philosophy at Franciscan University of Steubenville\, associate series editor of Edith Stein Studies\, associate scholar of the Hildebrand Project\, associate member of faculty at the International Theological Institute and the Maryvale Institute\, and a founding member of the Aquinas Institute of Ireland. Robert researches anthropological and metaphysical questions in medieval and phenomenological thinkers\, especially as both bear reference to philosophical personalism. He has studied physics and computing\, philosophy and theology\, and received his Ph.D. for research in the thought of Edith Stein and Thomas Aquinas. Robert is originally from Galway\, Ireland and now lives in Steubenville\, Ohio (though currently residing in Gaming\, Austria) with his wife\, Caroline\, and their four children\, Vivian\, John\, Catherine\, and Oran.
URL:https://www.blackfriars.org.uk/event/thomistic-institute-dr-robert-mcnamara/
LOCATION:Blackfriars\, St Giles\, Oxford\, OX1 3LY\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Aquinas Group
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe meet on 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 basic and fundamental principles of Catholic theology. \nWe will explore topics such as the nature of Divine Revelation\, the inerrancy of Sacred Scripture\, the possibility of miracles\, and Marian devotions and doctrines. \nEach session will begin with a talk\, followed by time for questions and discussion. No prior knowledge or familiarity with St Thomas is expected.
URL:https://www.blackfriars.org.uk/event/aquinas-group-2/2024-11-11/
LOCATION:Blackfriars\, St Giles\, Oxford\, OX1 3LY\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Cultivating Life
DESCRIPTION:The Priory will be hosting a series of talks entitled ‘Cultivating Life’\, exploring questions around the Sacred Liturgy\, prompted by the upcoming introduction of a new lectionary translation at Mass. The talks will be on four consecutive Tuesdays\, beginning on Tuesday 12th November. Talks begin at 8pm\, preceded by tea and coffee\, and followed by questions and time for discussion. All are welcome!
URL:https://www.blackfriars.org.uk/event/cultivating-life/2024-11-12/
LOCATION:Blackfriars\, St Giles\, Oxford\, OX1 3LY\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Aquinas Group
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe meet on 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 basic and fundamental principles of Catholic theology. \nWe will explore topics such as the nature of Divine Revelation\, the inerrancy of Sacred Scripture\, the possibility of miracles\, and Marian devotions and doctrines. \nEach session will begin with a talk\, followed by time for questions and discussion. No prior knowledge or familiarity with St Thomas is expected.
URL:https://www.blackfriars.org.uk/event/aquinas-group-2/2024-11-18/
LOCATION:Blackfriars\, St Giles\, Oxford\, OX1 3LY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Priory,The Aquinas Institute
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SUMMARY:Cultivating Life
DESCRIPTION:The Priory will be hosting a series of talks entitled ‘Cultivating Life’\, exploring questions around the Sacred Liturgy\, prompted by the upcoming introduction of a new lectionary translation at Mass. The talks will be on four consecutive Tuesdays\, beginning on Tuesday 12th November. Talks begin at 8pm\, preceded by tea and coffee\, and followed by questions and time for discussion. All are welcome!
URL:https://www.blackfriars.org.uk/event/cultivating-life/2024-11-19/
LOCATION:Blackfriars\, St Giles\, Oxford\, OX1 3LY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Priory
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SUMMARY:Thomistic Institute - Fr Dominic Legge OP
DESCRIPTION:On Monday 25th November\, the Oxford Thomistic Institute will be hosting Fr Dominic Legge OP\, of the Dominican House of Studies in Washington\, DC\, to speak on What is evil? Why does God permit it? \nThe lecture will begin at 7.30pm in the Aula at Blackfriars\, and will be followed by refreshments. All are welcome. \nAbstract\nEvil is a dark mystery.  What is it\, and where does it come from?  What causes it?  It is also sometimes posed as an objection to God’s existence: how could a good and omnipotent God permit evil?  Why would God allow innocent creatures to suffer?  Thomas Aquinas has much to say on these questions\, and thinks God offers us a good answer to evil.  This talk will explore the problem and his responses\, to assess whether they are philosophically defensible and theologically persuasive.\n \nThis lecture is free and open to the public. \n \nAbout the Speaker\nFr. Dominic Legge OP is the Director of the Thomistic Institute and Associate Professor in Systematic Theology at the Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception in Washington\, D.C.  He is an Ordinary Member of the Pontifical Academy of St. Thomas Aquinas\, and holds a J.D. from Yale Law School\, a Ph.L. from the School of Philosophy of The Catholic University of America\, and a doctorate in Sacred Theology from the University of Fribourg in Switzerland.  He entered the Order of Preachers in 2001\, after having practiced constitutional law for several years as a trial attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice.  He has also taught at The Catholic University of America Law School and at Providence College.  He is the author of The Trinitarian Christology of St. Thomas Aquinas (Oxford University Press\, 2017).
URL:https://www.blackfriars.org.uk/event/thomistic-institute-fr-dominic-legge-op/
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SUMMARY:Cultivating Life
DESCRIPTION:The Priory will be hosting a series of talks entitled ‘Cultivating Life’\, exploring questions around the Sacred Liturgy\, prompted by the upcoming introduction of a new lectionary translation at Mass. The talks will be on four consecutive Tuesdays\, beginning on Tuesday 12th November. Talks begin at 8pm\, preceded by tea and coffee\, and followed by questions and time for discussion. All are welcome!
URL:https://www.blackfriars.org.uk/event/cultivating-life/2024-11-26/
LOCATION:Blackfriars\, St Giles\, Oxford\, OX1 3LY\, United Kingdom
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