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The Trinitarian Christology of St. Thomas Aquinas w/ Fr. Dominic Legge May 28, 2024

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What is the Trinitarian theology of St. Thomas Aquinas and how can it help us to better understand Christ? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Fr. Dominic Legge, Dominican priest, director of the Thomistic Institute, and associate professor at the Dominican House of Studies, to discuss Fr. Legge’s enlightening book, The Trinitarian Christology of St. Thomas Aquinas, which addresses themes such as the Trinitarian dimension of the Last Supper and of the Eucharist.

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Learn more about Fr. Dominic Legge here
Discover the incredible work of the Thomistic Institute and the Dominican House of Studies

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The Power of Catholic Pilgrimage w/ Matthew Pinto May 21, 2024

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What is the Camino and how can it help us in our journey to holiness? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais is joined by Matthew Pinto, best-selling Catholic author, pilgrimage leader, and founder of Ascension Press, the Theology of the Body Institute, and Catholic Exchange, to discuss the pilgrimage of the Camino de Santiago, the Way of St. James. They address the transformative experience of walking the Camino and the solitude, gratitude, and communion with others it facilitates.

Resources:
• Learn more about Matthew Pinto here
• Check out Matthew’s initiatives: Ascension Press, the Theology of the Body Institute, and Catholic Exchange.

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Catholic Education Saves Souls w/ Patrick Reilly May 14, 2024

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How is a good Catholic education foundational in forming the whole human person?Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Patrick Reilly, president, CEO, and founder of The Cardinal Newman Society, which promotes and defends faithful Catholic formation, to talk about Catholic education—what it is, its potential downfalls, and its critical importance in society today.
Resources:

• Learn more about Patrick Reilly and his work here
• Discover the incredible mission of the Newman Guide Society

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The Truth of the Eucharist w/ Sr. Albert Marie Surmanski May 07, 2024

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What does it mean to be good at believing in the Eucharist? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais is joined by Sr. Albert Marie Surmanski, a Dominican sister of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, and professor of theology at the University of St. Thomas, to discuss the profound gift of the Eucharist. In their conversation, they address the beauty of Eucharistic spirituality and the teaching of transubstantiation.

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Learn more about Sr. Albert Marie Surmanski and her work here
Discover the beautiful mission of the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist

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The Power of Patristic Preaching w/ Rev. Andrew Hofer Apr 30, 2024

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Why are the teachings of the early Church Fathers still critically important today? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Rev. Andrew Hofer, Dominican priest, professor at the Dominican House of Studies, and editor of the peer-reviewed Catholic publication The Thomist. They discuss Rev. Hofer's new book, The Power of Patristic Preaching, exploring how seven Fathers navigated confusion in the early Church and how the fruits of their labor are still being reaped in our times.

Resources:

Learn about Rev. Andrew Hofer and his accomplishments here
Read more about The Power of Patristic Teaching here
Check out The Thomist

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Frodo’s Journey w/ Joseph Pearce Apr 23, 2024

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What deeply Christian truths are hidden in J.R.R. Tolkien’s most famous work? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais is joined by Joseph Pearce, internationally acclaimed author and visiting professor at Ave Maria University, to talk about finding the profound Catholic themes in J.R.R Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings while exploring issues such as divine providence, suffering, and original sin.

Resources:

Learn more about Professor Joseph Pearce and his work on his website
Read Joseph Pearce’s work on the Christian character of Frodo’s Journey

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Fulton Sheen’s Teaching on the Demonic w/ Fr. David Tomaszycki Apr 16, 2024

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How does recovering a sense of the demonic help in appreciating the Good News of Christ? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais is joined by Fr. David Tomaszycki, an Ave Maria University alumnus and priest from the Archdiocese of Detroit, to discuss his soon-to-be-published book which addresses “Fulton Sheen on the Demonic,” exploring themes such as the signs of the demonic and three weapons that can be used against them.

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The Way of Joy w/ Archbishop Menamparampil Apr 09, 2024

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How does the work of evangelization lead to true joy? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais is joined by Archbishop Thomas Menamparampil, who was ordained in 1965 in Northeast India and is the recipient of a World Peace Award, to discuss his encounters with St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta, and how the Catholic Church evangelizes in today’s diverse global environment.

Resources:

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Exodus 90 & The Eucharist w/ Dr. Jared Staudt Apr 02, 2024

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How does Exodus 90 help men escape their bonds and embrace true leadership? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. Jared Staudt, AMU alumnus and Director of Content for Exodus 90, to talk about how Exodus 90 focuses on bringing men to freedom by means of prayer, asceticism, and fraternity, and how this process is sustained and nourished by the Eucharist.

Resources:

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Check out the mission and success of Exodus 90

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Till We Have Faces w/ Joseph Pearce Mar 26, 2024

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How should human beings love?

Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais and Catholic literature scholar Joseph Pearce discuss C.S. Lewis’s wonderfully insightful retelling of the myth of Cupid and Psyche, Till We Have Faces. In this episode, they address how this novel both parallels C.S. Lewis’s The Four Loves and reveals the great complexity of loving as a human; how we must give in order to receive.

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