C.S. Lewis and the Laws of Nature w/ Fr. Joseph Fessio

Catholics in Early America: Were Catholics included in the religious toleration of America’s founding? This week, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. Michael Breidenbach, Associate Professor of History at Ave Maria University, to discuss religious freedom in early America, including several Catholics who were important to the nation’s political founding. Resources: Annunciation Circle (Ave Maria University Monthly Giving Community) Ave Maria University website Our Dear-Bought Liberty: Catholics and Religious Toleration in Early America by Michael Breidenbach by Catholic Theology Show

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Catholic Fantasy & the Importance of Storytelling | Tolkien, Chesterton, C.S. Lewis: Does fantasy separate us from reality? Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. John Jasso, Chair and Associate Professor of Communications and Literature at Ave Maria University, to discuss the importance of storytelling, using the examples of Catholic fantasy authors like J.R.R. Tolkien and G.K. Chesterton. Resources: Annunciation Circle (Ave Maria University Monthly Giving Community) Ave Maria University Website VIDEO: "Chesterton, Tolkien, and the Rhetoric of Fairyland" by Dr. John Jasso by Catholic Theology Show

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How Does Thomas Aquinas Help Us Read the Bible?: Does Thomas Aquinas simplify scripture? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. John Boyle, Chair of Catholic Studies at the University of St. Thomas, to talk about how St. Thomas Aquinas helps us understand scripture in a fuller way. Resources: Annunciation Circle (Ave Maria University Monthly Giving Community) The Order and Division of Divine Truth: St. Thomas Aquinas’ Scholastic Master of the Sacred Page The Holiness of God and the Mystery of the Eucharist (Aquinas Conference) Ave Maria University Website by Catholic Theology Show

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The Theology of Tolkien | The One Ring and Redemption: Is the most popular book of the 20th century a “fundamentally Catholic work”? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais is joined by acclaimed Catholic writer and scholar Joseph Pearce to discuss The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien. During their conversation, Professor Pearce unlocks some of the profound meanings surrounding the characters, events, and themes in this monumental work. Resources: Annunciation Circle (Ave Maria University Monthly Giving Community) Ave Maria University website Tolkien: Man and Myth: A Literary Life by Joseph Pearce Learn more from Professor Joseph Pearce on his website by Catholic Theology Show

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Religious Liberty and the Freedom to Love: Why do we need religious liberty? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Louis Brown, Jr., Executive Director of the Christ Medicus Foundation, to talk about the importance of religious liberty and the freedom to love. *Note from the producers: We experienced some technical difficulties during the recording of this podcast; please forgive any dips in audio throughout this episode. Resources: Annunciation Circle (Ave Maria University Monthly Giving Community) Christ Medicus Foundation Ave Maria University 2022 Convocation: Full Video Ave Maria University 2022 Convocation Keynote Speech by Louis Brown, Jr. Be Healed: A Guide to Encountering the Powerful Love of Jesus in Your Life by Bob Schuchts The John Paul II Healing Center Christ Medicus CURO Ave Maria University Website by Catholic Theology Show

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Is Theology of the Body Still Relevant?: Why is the Church so strict about sex and marriage? Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. Michael Waldstein, Professor of Theology at Franciscan University, to talk about his new book, answer questions about love and marriage, and explain why Pope St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body is so important. Resources: Annunciation Circle (Ave Maria University Monthly Giving Community) Ave Maria University Website Glory of the Logos in the Flesh: Saint John Paul's Theology of the Body by Michael Waldstein by Catholic Theology Show

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Why Should We Care About Ecclesiology?: Why should we care about the history of the Church? Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Fr. Guy Mansini, Max Seckler Chair of Theology at Ave Maria University, to discuss why we need the Church and the importance of ecclesiology. Resources: Annunciation Circle (Ave Maria University Monthly Giving Community) Ave Maria University Website Ecclesiology (Sacra Doctrina) by Fr. Guy Mansini by Catholic Theology Show

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The Philosophy of Motherhood: Is there a need to study motherhood as a science? Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. Janice Chik Breidenbach, Associate Professor of Philosophy at Ave Maria University, talks about her Philosophy of Motherhood course at AMU, and what she's discovered through the study and practice of motherhood. Resources: Annunciation Circle (Ave Maria University Monthly Giving Community) Ave Maria University Website by Catholic Theology Show

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Who was Bishop Fulton Sheen?: Was Fulton Sheen vital to the growth of American Catholicism? Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. James Patterson, Chair and Associate Professor of Politics at Ave Maria University, to talk about his new book, which details the life of Bishop Fulton Sheen and the birth of Catholic media. Resources: Annunciation Circle (Ave Maria University Monthly Giving Community) Ave Maria University Website Religion in the Public Square: Sheen, King, Falwell by Dr. James Patterson Hail Mary Lecture Series: "Taking Venerable Fulton J. Sheen Seriously" Bishop Fulton J. Sheen: "Life is Worth Living" (All Episodes) Freedom Under God by Fulton J. Sheen Justice and Charity by Fulton J. Sheen The Life of Christ by Fulton J. Sheen The World's First Love by Fulton J. Sheen Three to Get Married by Fulton J. Sheen by Catholic Theology Show

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Reclaiming Vatican II: Can Catholics embrace the Second Vatican Council? This week, Dr. Dauphinais is joined by Fr. Blake Britton, author at the Word on Fire Institute, to talk about Vatican II: what it says, what it means, and how it can help deepen our relationship with Christ. Resources: Annunciation Circle (Ave Maria University Monthly Giving Community) Ave Maria University website Reclaiming Vatican II: What It (Really) Said, What It Means, and How It Calls Us to Renew the Church by Fr. Blake Britton Sacrosanctum Concilium: Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Vatican II by Catholic Theology Show

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Why the Church Needs Catholic Universities: Can a university be authentically Catholic? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais speaks with Dr. Roger Nutt, Provost and Professor of Theology at Ave Maria University, about the importance of Catholic higher education. Resources: Annunciation Circle (Ave Maria University Monthly Giving Community) Ex Corde Ecclesiae "Way to Wisdom: An Introduction to Philosophy" by Karl Jaspers "Man’s Search for Meaning" by Viktor E. Frankl Ave Maria University Website by Catholic Theology Show

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Introduction to Thomas Aquinas | 20th Anniversary of Knowing the Love of Christ: How does Aquinas help us understand the Faith? In this special episode, Dr. Roger Nutt, Provost and Professor of Theology at Ave Maria University, interviews our host Dr. Michael Dauphinais about the 20th Anniversary of his book, Knowing the Love of Christ: An Introduction to the Theology of St. Thomas Aquinas. Resources: Annunciation Circle (Ave Maria University Monthly Giving Community) Ave Maria University Website Knowing the Love of Christ: An Introduction to the Theology of St. Thomas Aquinas by Michael Dauphinais and Matthew Levering by Catholic Theology Show

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What is the New Evangelization?: Do we need to evangelize baptized Catholics? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais speaks with Josh Canning, co-founder of U Evangelize, about what the new evangelization is, and how we can share the love of Christ in a practical way. Resources: Annunciation Circle (Ave Maria University Monthly Giving Community) U Evangelize website Ave Maria University Website by Catholic Theology Show

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The Value of Catholic Classical Education: What's so special about classical education? Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Fr. Robert Sirico, President Emeritus and Co-Founder of the Acton Institute, to discuss his work in Catholic classical education and the value it brings to our culture today. Resources: Annunciation Circle (Ave Maria University Monthly Giving Community) Ave Maria University website St. John Henry Newman Institute website Acton Institute website by Catholic Theology Show

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What is Truth? | Theology of St. Thomas Aquinas: Is St. Thomas Aquinas only for scholars? Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Fr. Romanus Cessario, Adam Cardinal Maida Professor of Theology at Ave Maria University, to discuss insights on Saint Thomas Aquinas and how his thought pertains to all the faithful for salvation. Resources: Annunciation Circle (Ave Maria University Monthly Giving Community) Ave Maria University website The Godly Image: Christian Satisfaction in Aquinas by Fr. Romanus Cessario Introduction to Moral Theology (Catholic Moral Thought) by Fr. Romanus Cessario Sanctifying Truth: Thomas Aquinas on Christian Holiness by Fr. Romanus Cessario by Catholic Theology Show

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What Does it Mean to be Holy? | Scripture and God's Holiness: Since God alone is holy, can we be holy as well? This week, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. Scott Hahn, president and founder of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology, to look at how Scripture expresses God’s holiness and our own call to share in this mystery. Resources: Annunciation Circle (Ave Maria University Monthly Giving Community) Ave Maria University website St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology website Holy Is His Name: The Transforming Power of God’s Holiness in Scripture by Scott Hahn by Catholic Theology Show

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To Die is Gain | All About Anointing of the Sick: What does it mean to die well? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais speaks with Dr. Roger Nutt, Provost and Professor of Theology at Ave Maria University, about his new book on Anointing of the Sick, and how we can see death as a gain instead of a loss. Resources: Annunciation Circle (Ave Maria University Monthly Giving Community) Ave Maria University Website To Die Is Gain: A Theological (re-)Introduction to the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick for Clergy, Laity, Caregivers, and Everyone Else by Dr. Roger Nutt Previous Episode: Why the Church Needs Catholic Universities w/Dr. Roger Nutt by Catholic Theology Show

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God Became Man | The Everlasting Man and the Person of Jesus: What does Christ’s humanity teach us about ourselves? This week, Dr. Dauphinais is joined again by acclaimed Catholic writer and scholar Joseph Pearce to discuss one of G. K. Chesterton’s greatest works, The Everlasting Man. Together, they unpack how an understanding of Christ vitally illumines and fulfills mankind’s history. Resources: Annunciation Circle (Ave Maria University Monthly Giving Community) Ave Maria University website Previous episode: An Introduction to Chestertonian Theology with Joseph Pearce by Catholic Theology Show

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The Legacy of Pope Benedict XVI: Remembering Joseph Ratzinger. In a special memorial episode, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. Roger Nutt, Provost and Professor of Theology at Ave Maria University, to talk about the legacy of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and their memories of him as a priest, archbishop, cardinal, and pope. Offering a map of his theological writings, Dr. Dauphinais and Dr. Nutt offer five key principles to understanding Pope Benedict's teaching that theology is primarily an encounter with the living God in the person of Jesus Christ: (1) by the Reason/Logos, (2) from the Bible, (3) through the Creed, (4) in the Liturgy, and (5) unto Heaven (as taught and lived by Ratzinger/Benedict XVI). Please join us in praying for the repose of the soul of Pope Benedict. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. Resources: Annunciation Circle (Ave Maria University Monthly Giving Community) Ave Maria University website Previous Episode: T by Catholic Theology Show

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The Holy Eucharist and the Early Church: How can the Church Fathers help us recover Eucharistic devotion? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais welcomes Msgr. Michael Heintz, academic dean at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg, Maryland, to discuss the centrality of the Eucharist within the Catholic Faith, in light of the Early Church’s heritage. Resources: Annunciation Circle (Ave Maria University Monthly Giving Community) Ave Maria University website The Catholic Theology Show’s episode on Benedict XVI: The Legacy of Pope Benedict XVI by Catholic Theology Show

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Why You Should Read Augustine's Confessions: Is there still more to learn from St. Augustine? Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. John Cavadini, Professor of Theology at the University of Notre Dame, to talk about the life of St. Augustine and the contributions of his Confessions to the Catholic Church. Resources: Annunciation Circle (Ave Maria University Monthly Giving Community) Ave Maria University Website by Catholic Theology Show

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Rejoice! Our Savior is Born | Preparing Our Hearts During Advent: Is Advent a time to rejoice or a time to fast? Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Fr. Robert Garrity, Associate Professor of Theology at Ave Maria University, to talk about how we can prepare our hearts for the coming of Our Lord during Advent, and answer some listener questions about Christmas traditions. Resources: Annunciation Circle (Ave Maria University Monthly Giving Community) Ave Maria University Website by Catholic Theology Show

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How to Pray the "Glory Be" Better: Can we share in the glory of God? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Fr. Dominic Verner, OP, to talk about how we can deepen our communion with God through the "Glory Be" prayer. Resources: Annunciation Circle (Ave Maria University Monthly Giving Community) Ave Maria University Website by Catholic Theology Show

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G.K. Chesterton's Orthodoxy and God's Creation: Can the mysteries of creation lead us closer to Christ? Dr. Michael Dauphinais speaks with Fr. Joseph Fessio, founder of Ignatius Press and founding provost of Ave Maria University, about the value of G.K. Chesterton’s Orthodoxy, exploring how he defends the goodness of existence. Resources: Annunciation Circle (Ave Maria University Monthly Giving Community) Ave Maria University website Books by G.K. Chesterton on Ignatius Press Previous episode: An Introduction to Chestertonian Theology with Joseph Pearce by Catholic Theology Show

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To Know is to Love | The Importance of Studying Theology Daily: Looking for practical ways to study Theology daily? This week, Dr. Dauphinais welcomes Fr. Cajetan Cuddy, O.P., professor of Systematic and Moral Theology at the Dominican House of Studies, to discuss why we should be studying God daily, providing practical guidance on where to begin and how to do it. Resources: Annunciation Circle (Ave Maria University Monthly Giving Community) Ave Maria University website St. Thomas Aquinas’s brief Letter to Brother John on How to Study Catechism of the Council of Trent (published under St. Pius V, 1566) Catechism of the Catholic Church (published under St. John Paul II, 1992) by Catholic Theology Show

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A Guide to Catholic Bioethics: Just because we can, should we? Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. Diann Ecret, Assistant Professor of Nursing at Ave Maria University, to discuss Catholic Bioethics: what it is, how it came to be, why we need it, and how we can navigate 21st-century healthcare. Resources: Annunciation Circle (Ave Maria University Monthly Giving Community) Ave Maria University website National Catholic Bioethics Center NCBcenter.org by Catholic Theology Show

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Developing a Personal Relationship with Christ: How can we connect with Christ personally? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais speaks with Mike Timmis, author and former chairman of Prison Fellowship International, to discuss how our calling to friendship—first with God and then with others—is the heart of Catholic evangelization. Resources: Annunciation Circle (Ave Maria University Monthly Giving Community) Ave Maria University website The Journey to Ultimate Friendship by Mike Timmis by Catholic Theology Show

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Why Study Catholic Theology?: Why build a curriculum around theology? Dr. Michael Dauphinais welcomes Dr. William Riordan, Professor Emeritus of Theology at Ave Maria University, to share his involvement in the founding of AMU and the development of authentic, integral, and formative Catholic higher education. Resources: Annunciation Circle (Ave Maria University Monthly Giving Community) Ave Maria University website Divine Light: The Theology of Denys The Areopagite by William Riordan The Mystical Theology by Dionysius the Areopagite translated by William Riordan by Catholic Theology Show

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An Introduction to Chestertonian Theology: What makes G.K. Chesterton so compelling? Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with acclaimed Catholic writer and scholar Joseph Pearce to hear his insights on Chestertonian wisdom, wit, and worldview. They discuss Pearce’s own conversion and briefly unpack The Man Who Was Thursday, along with Chesterton's other notable works. Resources: Annunciation Circle (Ave Maria University Monthly Giving Community) Ave Maria University website Wisdom and Innocence: A Life of G.K. Chesterton by Joseph Pearce by Catholic Theology Show

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Who Was St. Thomas More?: What do the humanities have to do with holiness? Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. Travis Curtright, chair of the Humanities Department at Ave Maria University, to discuss what we can learn from St. Thomas More about education, prayer, and closeness to Christ in suffering. Resources: Annunciation Circle (Ave Maria University Monthly Giving Community) Ave Maria University website The One Thomas More by Travis Curtright The Sadness of Christ by Thomas More A Dialogue of Comfort Against Tribulation by Thomas More Utopia by Thomas More (Cambridge Texts in the History of Political Thought) Yale’s Essential Works of Thomas More edited by Gerard Wegemer and Stephen Smith Center for Thomas More Studies website Moreana: Thomas More and Renaissance Studies Journal by Catholic Theology Show

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