Aquinas 101 w/ Fr. Patrick Briscoe, OP | Purposely Catholic | Ep. 58

About this episode

Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe, O.P., joins Purposely Catholic to explore St. Thomas Aquinas as a guide to both thought and prayer. He places Aquinas within the Dominican mission of preaching, explains why study should serve real questions of faith, and connects an ordered spiritual life with ordinary commitments, including belonging to a parish community.

For listeners wondering where to begin, Fr. Patrick recommends the Thomistic Institute’s Aquinas 101 resources and reflects on why theological learning must lead into prayer. He also offers a memorable example of taking another person’s argument seriously: historical role-playing courses in which his students had to explain perspectives different from their own. The conversation presents Aquinas as a companion for seeking truth, deepening prayer and speaking about faith with greater care.

In this episode

• Why Dominican study serves preaching
• Finding holiness in stable, ordinary commitments
• Where to start reading and learning about Aquinas
• Letting theology lead into prayer
• Understanding another person’s argument before answering

With Purposely Catholic and guest Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe, O.P.

About the guest

Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe, O.P., is a Dominican friar, author and host of Godsplaining. He previously served as a chaplain and theology instructor at Providence College. His work brings Dominican preaching and the intellectual life into conversations about faith and culture.