Best Sed Contra Podcasts (2025)

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The Dies Irae and Christian Hope 1:08:32

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In the liturgical reforms following Vatican II, the decision was made to remove the beloved Dies Irae from the requiem Mass. Fr. Ambrose Dobrozsi and Dr. Joey Belleza discuss the rationale behind this decision and evaluate it in light of the text of the sequence itself.By Fr. Ambrose Dobrozsi, Dr. Joey Belleza

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Thinking About the Virtue of Faith with St Thomas Part II 1:00:22

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The first of a two part series on faith, this episode dives into the question: what is faith, in conversation with St. Thomas Aquinas? Part I: https://sed-contra-a-podcast-of-catholic-theology.simplecast.com/episodes/thinking-about-the-virtue-of-faith-with-st-thomas-part-iBy Molly Egilsrud, Dr. Brandon Wanless, Fr. John Wilson

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Theology and History III 1:10:32

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The third in our series on theology and history, this episode discusses what theology has to say about history. Fr. Ambrose, Dr. Timothy Kearns, and Dr. Kevin Clarke join up to talk about the history of history and what theology can contribute. Episode I: https://sed-contra-a-podcast-of-catholic-theology.simplecast.com/episodes/theology-and-history…

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Thinking About the Virtue of Faith with St Thomas Part I 1:04:00

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The first of a two part series on faith, this episode dives into the question: what is faith, in conversation with St. Thomas Aquinas? Part 2: https://sed-contra-a-podcast-of-catholic-theology.simplecast.com/episodes/thinking-about-the-virtue-of-faith-with-st-thomas-part-iiBy Molly Egilsrud, Dr. Brandon Wanless, Fr. John Wilson

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Theology and History II 1:23:34

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The second episode in our series on theology and history, this discussion delves more deeply into the question of what theology and history are. Is there room for the particulars and accidents of history in a rigorously defined theology? Fr. Ambrose Dobrozsi, Elliot Polsky, and John O'Neill discuss the topic at length. Catch up on the first in the …

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The Theology of Fr. Peter Damian Fehlner 1:10:10

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This episode gives an introduction to the life and work of Fr. Peter Damian Fehlner. Dr Joey Belleza, Dr Matthew Minerd, and Fr. Charles Robinson of the Sacra Doctrina Project interview Dr. Jared Goff, the publisher of the recent edition of Fr. Fehlner's collected works.By Fr. Charles Robinson, Dr. Jared Goff, Dr. Matthew Minerd, Dr. Joey Belleza

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Theology and History I 1:02:56

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Fr. Ambrose Dobrozsi, Dr. Joey Belleza, and Dr. Timothy Kearns kick off a multi-part series on theology and history. This first episode looks at the ways in which historical study is necessary and useful for theology, while avoiding the pitfall of reducing all theology to just subjective history.By Dr. Timothy Kearns, Dr. Joey Belleza, Fr. Ambrose Dobrozsi

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Corpus Christi 1:16:13

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Today on Sed Contra, the Sacra Doctrina Project's Joey Belleza is joined by Alexander Masir, for a discussion of the solemnity of Corpus Christi. Be sure to follow the Sacra Doctrina Project on Facebook and Twitter as well. Music attribution: "Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No 3, 3 allegro" by Advent Chamber Orchestra. Acquired here. Edited for length…

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What the Meaning of the Word 'Is' Is 1:07:21

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Today on Sed Contra, the Sacra Doctrina Project's Elliot Polsky and Urban Hannon discuss three medieval theories of the meaning of the word "is," and what difference this makes to contemporary discussions of "esse." Be sure to follow the Sacra Doctrina Project on Facebook and Twitter as well. For further reading: https://philpapers.org/rec/POLTMS h…

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Why Should I Care About St. Bonaventure 1:03:49

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Today on Sed Contra, the Sacra Doctrina Project's Joey Belleza is joined by Fr. Clinton Sensat, of the Diocese of Lafayette, for a discussion on St. Bonaventure of Bagnoregio. Be sure to follow the Sacra Doctrina Project on Facebook and Twitter as well. Music attribution: "Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No 3, 3 allegro" by Advent Chamber Orchestra. Ac…

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The Modern Turn to the Subject 1:00:19

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Today on Sed Contra, SDP members Fr. Ambrose Dobrozsi, Elliot Polsky, and Pater Edmund Waldstein discuss the modern turn to the subject, as well as its various philosophical, cultural, and religious implications. Be sure to follow the Sacra Doctrina Project on Facebook and Twitter as well. Music attribution: "Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No 3, 3 all…

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Can Gender Change? 1:18:20

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Today on Sed Contra, SDP members Fr. Ambrose Dobrozsi, Daniel Drain, and Kara Johnson discuss gender and sex. They consider these in the light of the Catholic theological tradition, with special attention to St. Thomas Aquinas and Pope Francis. Be sure to follow the Sacra Doctrina Project on Facebook and Twitter as well. Music attribution: "Bach - …

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God's Happiness 45:29

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Music attribution: "Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No 3, 3 allegro" by Advent Chamber Orchestra. Acquired here. Edited for length. Used under Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.By Pater Edmund Waldstein O.Cist, Urban Hannon, Fr. Sebastian Walshe O.Praem.

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Disputed Question on Frozen Embryo Adoption 1:08:49

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Links: Donum vitae https://www.vatican.va/roman\_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc\_con\_cfaith\_doc\_19870222\_respect-for-human-life\_en.html Dignitas personae https://www.vatican.va/roman\_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc\_con\_cfaith\_doc\_20081208\_dignitas-personae\_en.html Music attribution: "Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No 3, 3 …

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Aliens and Soteriology 1:11:20

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Rev. Dr. Davison's recent book: https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/astrobiology-and-christian-doctrine/3F96E8C3EEA3B1C8832155BF261D4D31 Link to Rev. Dr. Davison's chart from his book: https://www.sacradoctrinaproject.org/july-2024-alien-soteriology or https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XUXgYWBe3014TSQwsy6p1OFWG2AIH\_zx/view?usp=sharing Poem referen…

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The Most Holy Eucharist and Transubstantiation 1:41:46

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Music attribution: "Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No 3, 3 allegro" by Advent Chamber Orchestra. Acquired here. Edited for length. Used under Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.By Dr. Joey Belleza, Mr. Urban Hannon

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Why Should I Care About Balthasar 1:00:57

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Music attribution: "Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No 3, 3 allegro" by Advent Chamber Orchestra. Acquired here. Edited for length. Used under Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.By Dr. Daniel Drain, Dr. Mark Spencer, Dr. Kevin Clarke

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The Quest for the Historical St. Thomas Aquinas 1:12:17

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Music attribution: "Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No 3, 3 allegro" by Advent Chamber Orchestra. Acquired here. Edited for length. Used under Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.By Fr. Cajetan Cuddy O.P., Dr. James W. Stroud, Dr. Matthew Minerd

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The Life and Work of Bl. Columba Marmion, OSB 1:01:55

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Music attribution: "Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No 3, 3 allegro" by Advent Chamber Orchestra. Acquired here. Edited for length. Used under Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.By Fr. Edmund Waldstein, Dr. Danny Garland, Dr. Matthew Minerd

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Maximus the Confessor and Why Catholics Should Care about Him 1:05:19

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Music attribution: "Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No 3, 3 allegro" by Advent Chamber Orchestra. Acquired here. Edited for length. Used under Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.By Dr. Joseph Terry, Dr. Kevin Clarke, Dr. John Solheid

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NFP and the Supposed Contraceptive Mentality 1:07:19

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Music attribution: "Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No 3, 3 allegro" by Advent Chamber Orchestra. Acquired here. Edited for length. Used under Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.By Fr. Edmund Waldstein, Dr. Taylor Patrick O'Neill, Dr. Matthew Dugandzic, Dr. James Stroud

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Differences in Eucharistic Piety Among Roman and Byzantine Catholics 1:04:19

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Music attribution: "Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No 3, 3 allegro" by Advent Chamber Orchestra. Acquired here. Edited for length. Used under Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.By Dr. Matthew Dugandzic, Dr. Danny Garland, Dr. Ryan Brady, Dr. Kevin Clarke

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Artificial Intelligence 57:48

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The Nightmare Videos of Children's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9EKV2nSU8w Music attribution: "Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No 3, 3 allegro" by Advent Chamber Orchestra. Acquired here. Edited for length. Used under Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.By Dr. John Solheid, Fr. Dylan Schrader, Dr. Kevin Clarke

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Laudato si' 1:18:51

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Music attribution: "Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No 3, 3 allegro" by Advent Chamber Orchestra. Acquired here. Edited for length. Used under Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.By Dr. John Macias, Fr. Dylan Schrader, Dr. James Stroud, Dr. Taylor Patrick O'Neill

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Veritatis Splendor at 30 1:17:26

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Music attribution: "Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No 3, 3 allegro" by Advent Chamber Orchestra. Acquired here. Edited for length. Used under Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.By Dr. James Stroud, Fr. Edmund Waldstein

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Further Musings on Universalism 38:30

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Music attribution: "Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No 3, 3 allegro" by Advent Chamber Orchestra. Acquired here. Edited for length. Used under Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.By Dr. John Solheid, Fr. Dylan Schrader, Dr. Kevin Clarke

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The Ascension 41:29

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Thomas Davenport, OP, "Locating Heaven: Modern Science and the Place of Christ's Glorified Body," Nova et Vetera 20, no. 1 (Winter 2023): 93–114: https://stpaulcenter.com/05-nv-21-1-davenport/ Music attribution: "Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No 3, 3 allegro" by Advent Chamber Orchestra. Acquired here. Edited for length. Used under Attribution-Share …

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Intrinsic Evils 58:05

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Music attribution: "Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No 3, 3 allegro" by Advent Chamber Orchestra. Acquired here. Edited for length. Used under Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.By Dr. Matthew Dugandzic, Dr. Ryan Brady

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Gaven Kerr on the Fifth Way 38:12

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Music attribution: "Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No 3, 3 allegro" by Advent Chamber Orchestra. Acquired here. Edited for length. Used under Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.By Dr. Gaven Kerr, Fr. Dylan Schrader

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Tribute to Joseph Ratzinger / Benedict XVI 59:45

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Music attribution: "Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No 3, 3 allegro" by Advent Chamber Orchestra. Acquired here. Edited for length. Used under Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.By Fr. Edmund Waldstein, Dr. Brandon Wanless, Dr. Daniel Garland, Dr. Kevin Clarke, Fr. Dylan Schrader

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2022 Movie Draft 1:29:14

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Taylor Patrick O'Neill: Christmas: Home Alone Family Drama: There Will Be Blood Psychological Thriller: The Conversation Foreign Language: The Seventh Seal Catholic: Children of Men 2022: The Batman Fr. Dylan Schrader: Christmas: Ben Hur (1959) Family Drama: Babette's Feast Psychological Thriller: eXistenZ Foreign Language: Pom Poko Catholic: The R…

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Divine Impassibility 52:39

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Music attribution: "Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No 3, 3 allegro" by Advent Chamber Orchestra. Acquired here. Edited for length. Used under Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.By Dr. Kevin Clarke, Dr. Matthew Dugandzic, Fr. Dylan Schrader

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Why Can't Christ Be a Human Person? 49:35

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Music attribution: "Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No 3, 3 allegro" by Advent Chamber Orchestra. Acquired here. Edited for length. Used under Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.By Fr. Dylan Schrader, Dr. Daniel Garland, Dr. Kevin Clarke

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Chalcedonian Christology and the Concept of Pure Nature 46:43

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Music attribution: "Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No 3, 3 allegro" by Advent Chamber Orchestra. Acquired here. Edited for length. Used under Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.By Fr. Thomas Joseph White

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Grace and the City: Infused Moral Virtues and Common Goods 1:02:36

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Music attribution: "Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No 3, 3 allegro" by Advent Chamber Orchestra. Acquired here. Edited for length. Used under Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.By Dr. Patrick Gardner

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Truth, Freedom, and the Catholic University 1:07:19

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On the Land O’Lakes Statement The original statement: “Statement on the Nature of the Contemporary Catholic University” Fr. John Jenkins, CSC, “The document that changed Catholic education forever” Dr. Michael McLean, “‘Academic Freedom’ and the Tyranny of the Modern College Campus” Optionally, see also §III of “A Porposal for the Fulfillment of Ca…

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Aquinas and the Bible 56:08

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Music attribution: "Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No 3, 3 allegro" by Advent Chamber Orchestra. Acquired here. Edited for length. Used under Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.By Fr. Dylan Schrader, Dr. Daniel Garland

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Theological Manuals Revisited 1:07:21

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Music attribution: "Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No 3, 3 allegro" by Advent Chamber Orchestra. Acquired here. Edited for length. Used under Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.By Dr. Matthew Dugandzic, Dr. Ryan Brady, Dr. Matthew Minerd

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Theological Manuals? 39:00

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Music attribution: "Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No 3, 3 allegro" by Advent Chamber Orchestra. Acquired here. Edited for length. Used under Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.By Dr. Matthew Dugandzic, Dr. Ryan Brady

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Private Revelation 1:06:47

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Fr. Dylan Schrader and Dr. Kevin Clarke discuss private revelation. How does a private revelation different from public revelation, and how are they related? Why should the Church bother with alleged private revelations? What criteria does the Church use to evaluate them? What are the possible dangers and fruits? Music attribution: "Bach - Brandenb…

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Irenaeus of Lyons: The Church’s Newest Oldest Doctor 55:19

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Against Heresies in the public domain Demonstration on the Apostolic Preaching, translated by Fr. John Behr. Pope Francis announces Irenaeus will be declared a doctor of the Church. Music attribution: "Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No 3, 3 allegro" by Advent Chamber Orchestra. Acquired here. Edited for length. Used under Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 U…

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Is the Perverted Faculty Argument Sound? 1:10:46

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Music attribution: "Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No 3, 3 allegro" by Advent Chamber Orchestra. Acquired here. Edited for length. Used under Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.By The Sacra Doctrina Project

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Is Mary Co-Redemptrix? Is She Mediatrix of All Graces? 1:26:37

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"Pope Francis says Mary is not the ‘co-redemptrix’" Garrigou-Lagrange, Mother of the Savior Charles De Koninck, "Ego Sapientia" "Vatican’s doctrinal office: Don’t promote alleged apparitions connected to ‘Lady of All Nations’ "Development of Doctrine: Revelation, Magisterium, and Human Reason" June 10-12, 2021| Rochester, NY Additional Papers Reque…

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A Discourse on Vocations 1:01:11

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Lexicon of Thomas Aquinas vocātio, ōnis, f., a calling, vocation on the part of God. Est autem exsecutio praedestinationis vocatio et magnificatio, PP. Q. 23. Art. 2 c; vocatio semper est temporalis, quia ponit adductionem quandam ad aliquid, 1 Sent. 41. 1. 2 ad 3; vocatio importat distantiam in eo, qui vocatur, 4 Sent. 17. 1. 1. 2 ob. 3; vocatio e…

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Would God Have Become Incarnate Had Man Not Sinned? 1:06:09

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Music attribution: "Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No 3, 3 allegro" by Advent Chamber Orchestra. Acquired here. Edited for length. Used under Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.By The Sacra Doctrina Project

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The Morality of Lying 1:00:35

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Music attribution: "Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No 3, 3 allegro" by Advent Chamber Orchestra. Acquired here. Edited for length. Used under Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.By The Sacra Doctrina Project

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Do We Always Choose What Seems Best? 1:23:34

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Music attribution: "Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No 3, 3 allegro" by Advent Chamber Orchestra. Acquired here. Edited for length. Used under Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.By The Sacra Doctrina Project

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On Usury 1:26:52

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Music attribution: "Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No 3, 3 allegro" by Advent Chamber Orchestra. Acquired here. Edited for length. Used under Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.By The Sacra Doctrina Project

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The Theology of the Immaculate Conception 1:02:01

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Music attribution: "Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No 3, 3 allegro" by Advent Chamber Orchestra. Acquired here. Edited for length. Used under Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.By The Sacra Doctrina Project

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The Passions of the Christ 1:06:10

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Music attribution: "Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No 3, 3 allegro" by Advent Chamber Orchestra. Acquired here. Edited for length. Used under Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.By The Sacra Doctrina Project