OxTalk 18: The History and Theology of Advent (Plus Tips for Families)
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OxTalk 17: Dr Marshall Explains the Pope’s Synod on Family and Explains the Catholic Teaching on Conscience
Our Holy Father Pope Francis recently closed the 2015 General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops discussing conscience, divorce and remarriage, and homosexuality as it relates to the modern understanding of "family."
This special NSTI OxTalk audio lesson commentary details the true Catholic doctrine of "conscience" (from the Catechism and Saint Thomas Aquinas) as it relates to the Synod, and also gives a line by line analysis of paragraphs from the the synod's final document.
You will be reassured and informed about the constant teaching of the Catholic Church on these topics and better understand the authentic Catholic teaching on "conscience."
Happy Feast of Saint Jude and Saint Simon. Keep the faith!
ad Jesum per Mariam,
Taylor
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OxTalk 16: Why did God of Command Killing of Infants in Bible?
NSTI Member Ken asks Dr Marshall about why God commanded the killing of Infants in Ezekiel and Taylor looks at other passages from Genesis and Deuteronomy where God commands others to kill children. Dr. Marshall looks at the concept of "deputized justice" as upheld by Thomas Aquinas and the Catholic tradition. If you have questions on this topic,
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OxTalk 15: Do Babies Believe God? (also Sedevacantism and Hell Questions)
In today’s OxTalk Dr. Marshall look at three questions from the Muskoxen of the New Saint Thomas Institute about the Society of Saint Pius X, Sedeprivationism, do babies have belief in God, and the Harrowing of Hell in time.
It’s a great show!
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OxTalk 14: How Did Christ Empty Himself: Philippians 2 and Saint Thomas Aquinas on Christ’s Beatific Vision
Many questions in NSTI center on the Beatific Vision of Christ.
In this OxTalk episode, Dr. Taylor Marshall examines the "Christ emptied Himself" passage in Philippians Chapter 2 and describes 2 incorrect interpretations and then explains the orthodox teaching of Saint Thomas Aquinas.
Dr. Marshall also makes a practical lesson on how this teaching leads us to profound humility and a life of "faith and works."
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Dr. Marshall also makes a practical lesson on how this teaching leads us to profound humility and a life of "faith and works."
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OxTalk 13: Catholic Thoughts on Same Sex Marriage
Nations are quickly establishing Same-Sex Marriage on par with Traditional Marriage. How do we as Catholics understand this trend, how do we explain it, and how do we respond. Dr. Marshall explains how we got here and why civil unions and same-sex marriages are contrary to Catholic teaching and natural law.
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OxTalk 12: What is Meaning of Life? Thomas Aquinas gives the answer
I'm very excited to share with you this week's Oxtalk podcast answering our Members' questions about "What is the meaning of life?" Saint Thomas Aquinas spent a great bit of time on this topic and I wrote my PhD dissertation on this subject - so this is going to be a lot of fun. This Oxtalk will not only teach you some rich Catholic theology...it will change your Read More
OxTalk 11: When do we receive the Holy Spirit (+ Question on Christ’s Temptation)
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OxTalk 10: Holy Week Related Questions
Are you read to commemorate the death of Our Lord and celebrate His resurrection.
This week Taylor explains the traditional names for the days in Holy Week and opens up Saint Thomas Aquinas' reasons for why Christ rode a donkey into Jerusalem.
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This week Taylor explains the traditional names for the days in Holy Week and opens up Saint Thomas Aquinas' reasons for why Christ rode a donkey into Jerusalem.
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OxTalk 09: Did the Father Forsake the Son During the Crucifixion?
I once heard a Protestant minister say that when Christ died on the cross, there was a rupture in the Trinity and God the Son was no longer "part of God." This is a grave error.
Nonetheless, Christians are often confused by Christ's words "My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?" NSTI Member Rob B asks "How did God the Father 'forsake' Christ on the cross?"
So in this session, we get deep and look at how Thomas Aquinas answers this apparent problem. Plus we also look at the modern error of claiming that Christ "despaired" on the cross and how this is impossible since "despair" is a sin against the theological virtue of hope. Read More
