New Saint Thomas Institute

Hadesology: 4 Sections of Hell

November 25, 2014/116 Comments/in /by Will E.

Did you know that Saint Thomas Aquinas distinguished between two different kinds of limbo, and one is now empty? Neither are hell in the way we think of it, but this kind of intellectual work was typical of the medieval scholastics. They helped lay the groundwork for the doctrines and statements of the Council of Trent, one being Purgatory and its relation to hell. Watch the video below to find out what the four sections of hell are, and who ends up in each:
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Forum Focus 26: The Mind Body Problem

November 20, 2014/0 Comments/in Forum Focus /by Juliane Alcober

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Extreme Unction According to Saint Thomas Aquinas (Plus How to Arrange for Death)

November 18, 2014/27 Comments/in /by Will E.

What is the theology behind giving someone their Last Rites, and how is it connected to the sacrament of Extreme Unction? What does it mean to die in a state of grace? Extreme Unction (also known as the Anointing of the Sick) occurs on a person’s deathbed and is a sacrament with an appropriate and powerful grace for a person’s preparation for death. Learn more about the form and matter of this sacrament, as well as some basic steps on how to you or a loved one will receive the sacrament at the event of death.
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Forum Focus 25: The Practical Aspects Of Working Through To The Certificate

November 13, 2014/6 Comments/in Forum Focus /by Juliane Alcober

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The Priestly Theology of Thomas Aquinas

November 11, 2014/53 Comments/in /by Will E.

Did you know St. Thomas Aquinas’ theology of the priesthood was different from our present understanding? The priesthood is one of God’s greatest gifts to His Church, so knowing some basic tenets of the office of priesthood is essential to a good base of Catholic knowledge. In this week’s video, we cover the main parts in understanding who and what a priest is in the Catholic Church. Please watch the video below.
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Forum Focus 24: Extraodinary Synod of Bishops

November 6, 2014/1 Comment/in Forum Focus /by Juliane Alcober

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The Immaterial Matter of Confession

November 4, 2014/49 Comments/in /by Will E.

Almost every Catholic can name the form and matter of the sacraments of Baptism and the Eucharist, but what about the sacrament of Confession where there isn’t water, wine or bread as part of the ceremony? Dr. Marshall covers the form and matter of Confession and outlines what you need to know about this beautiful sacrament.
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