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Suffering in Theology of the Body w/ Fr. Joseph Lugalambi Oct 24, 2023

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Is it possible to view suffering as a meaningful gift? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais speaks with Fr. Joseph Lugalambi, adjunct professor of theology at Ave Maria University. Fr. Joseph explains how our bodies—which are made for a communion of persons—have the capacity to suffer in a way that elevates us to a mystical union with God.

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Related episode: Is Theology of the Body Still Relevant? with Dr. Michael Waldstein
From the Catholic Theology Show Archives: Love in Recovery | Healing Women from Sexual Addictions with Rachael Killackey

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The Sacraments w/ Dr. Roger Nutt Oct 17, 2023

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Why are the sacraments so prominent in Catholicism? Today, Dr. Roger Nutt, provost and professor of theology at Ave Maria University, returns to the show to converse with Dr. Dauphinais. Dr. Nutt elaborates on how the visible rites of the seven sacraments continually mediate Christ’s closeness and communion with us. In his book, General Principles of Sacramental Theology, Dr. Nutt delves into the seven sacraments as the divinely willed path to communion and friendship with God and humanity.

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General Principles of Sacramental Theology by Roger Nutt (Catholic Theology Show listeners receive 20% off at CUA press with code CT10)
Listen to Dr. Nutt’s first episode on the Catholic Theology Show: Why the Church Needs Catholic Universities
Episode 10 with Dr. Nutt: To Die Is Gain | All About Anointing of the Sick
Also with Dr. Nutt: Season 1, Episode 15 The Legacy of Pope Benedict XVI
COMING SOON: Dr. Roger Nutt’s free short course in The Pursuit of Wisdom series. See all available courses here.

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Can We Prove God Exists? w/ Dr. Joseph Trabbic Oct 10, 2023

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Can natural reason show us the existence of God? Today, Dr. Dauphinais converses with Dr. Joseph Trabbic, professor of philosophy at Ave Maria University, to discuss Aquinas’s 5 ways and proofs for God’s existence. Together they show how faith, revelation, and natural reason strengthen our faith in God as Creator.

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Read Dr. Joseph Trabbic’s articles on The Catholic World Report

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What is Fundamental Theology? w/ Fr. Guy Mansini Oct 03, 2023

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How does Theology clarify God’s voice in revelation? Today, Dr. Dauphinais converses with Fr. Guy Mansini, Benedictine priest and Max Seckler Chair of Theology at Ave Maria University. Fr. Mansini discusses how the complicated relationship between faith and philosophy maintains the clarity and simplicity of theology. In his book, Fundamental Theology, Fr. Mansini expounds upon the voice of God, how man hears it, and how it influences his beliefs.

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Fundamental Theology by Fr. Guy Mansini (Catholic Theology Show listeners receive 20% off at CUA press with code CT10)
Catch our prior episode with Fr. Mansini: Episode 13 Why Should We Care About Ecclesiology?

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Healing Women from Sexual Addictions w/ Rachael Killackey Sep 26, 2023

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If both men and women struggle with sexual sin, is healing possible? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais is joined by Rachael Killackey, alumna of Ave Maria University, as well as founder and executive director of Magdala Ministries. Rachael speaks about a woman's ability to recover love and worth amid the shame and isolation of pornography addictions.

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Learn more about Magdala Ministries
Love in Recovery by Rachael Killackey
From the Catholic Theology Show Archives: Is Theology of the Body Still Relevant? featuring Dr. Michael Waldstein

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Encountering Christ in Secular Society w/ Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone Sep 19, 2023

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Can a Catholic education shape the secular political world? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais speaks with Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of the Archdiocese of San Francisco about the central pillars of a Catholic education, principles that lead to deeper communion among the faithful, and effect change in contemporary society.

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Check out the Benedict XVI Institute for Sacred Music and Divine Worship

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The Last Battle and How to Die Well | Into Narnia with C. S. Lewis Sep 12, 2023

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How can we live in a way that prepares us for death? In this seventh and final episode of the “Into Narnia with C. S. Lewis” miniseries, Dr. Dauphinais speaks about the theme of recovering moral wisdom in the modern age by looking at The Last Battle—the closing Narnia novel—and The Abolition of Man.

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Catch the previous episode of “Into Narnia with C.S. Lewis”: The Magician’s Nephew and Strength in Suffering

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The Magician’s Nephew and Strength in Suffering | Into Narnia with C. S. Lewis Sep 05, 2023

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Why does God allow us to suffer? In the sixth installment of “Into Narnia with C. S. Lewis,” Dr. Michael Dauphinais discusses The Magician’s Nephew and The Problem of Pain to explore the profound and perennial questions about finding God in our suffering.

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Catch last week’s episode of “Into Narnia with C.S. Lewis”: Courage, Communication, The Horse, and His Boy

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Conversion, Communication, The Horse, and His Boy | Into Narnia with C. S. Lewis Aug 29, 2023

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Can our pride prevent us from speaking the truth? In the fifth part of “Into Narnia with C. S. Lewis”, Dr. Dauphinais turns to The Horse and His Boy and the second half of Mere Christianity to discuss how the Christian faith provides a roadmap leading us out of prideful competition and into true communion with God.

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Catch the previous episode of “Into Narnia with C.S. Lewis”: The Silver Chair and Seeing God

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The Silver Chair and Seeing God | Into Narnia with C.S. Lewis Aug 22, 2023

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Do miracles conflict with human reason? In this fourth installment of “Into Narnia with C.S. Lewis,” Dr. Michael Dauphinais discusses The Silver Chair and Miracles, showing how human reason points to the marvels of God’s Divine Reason that disclose His goodness as Creator.

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Listen to the previous episode of “Into Narnia with C.S. Lewis”: Desire, Glory, and The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

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