Aquinas on Predestination
from Catholic Studies Academy Podcast Hosted by Jason Gale
In this episode, Jason and Dr. Smith discuss the topic of predestination in the writings of St. Thomas Aquinas. We cover: Principles of Predestination - God is the cause of every perfection, including the good of order to an end (means and end) - Providence is God’s plan for the good of order - Providence presupposes the intention/ will of God - Everything subject to God’s infallible providence - The gravity of sin and the necessity of grace Providence rightly attributed to God - Argument from universal and infallible providence – order to supernatural end - Argument from grace and supernatural order - God reprobates some Two Objections 23.5 ad3. Seems unjust 23.5 ad3. Why not everyone? Two answers Humility and dependence on God
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