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EPISODE · Feb 12, 2026 · 57 MIN

Faith and Philosophy, Part 1: Metaphysics of Prayer

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Episode Topic: Metaphysics of Prayer (https://go.nd.edu/8e9338)If God is all-wise and all-good, why ask Him for anything? Fr. Stephen L. Brock invites us to explore this mystery through the lenses of C.S. Lewis and St. Thomas Aquinas. While Lewis offers an intuitive account, it faces significant theoretical hurdles. In contrast, Aquinas’s metaphysical approach, though more challenging, ultimately provides a deeper answer. Join us to contemplate how his vision honors divine transcendence while surprisingly granting our prayers a more powerful role in shaping the course of events in our world.Featured Speakers:Fr. Stephen L. Brock, Pontifical University of the Holy Cross in RomeRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/e159b5.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Faith and Philosophy. (https://go.nd.edu/a9a045)Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career.Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu.Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: Metaphysics of Prayer (https://go.nd.edu/8e9338) If God is all-wise and all-good, why ask Him for anything? Fr. Stephen L. Brock invites us to explore this mystery through the lenses of C.S. Lewis and St. Thomas Aquinas. While Lewis offers an intuitive account, it faces significant theoretical hurdles. In contrast, Aquinas’s metaphysical approach, though more challenging, ultimately provides a deeper answer. Join us to contemplate how his vision honors divine transcendence whil...

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