Green Thomism: Recovering the Beauty of Creation w/ Christopher Thompson | Ep. 210
Catholic Theology Show
How can recovering a sense of wonder at creation lead us closer to Jesus Christ? In this episode of The Catholic Theology Show, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Professor Christopher Thompson, Dean of Saint Paul Seminary, to explore “Green Thomism” and the Catholic vision of creation through the thought of St. Thomas Aquinas. They discuss our modern “nature deficit disorder,” the intelligibility and beauty of creation, the effects of original sin, the distinction between human and animal death, and the relationship between ecology and Catholic moral theology. Professor Thompson also explains how creation can serve as a “window” toward God, why Catholics should not separate care for creation from their relationship with Christ, and how all of this ultimately comes together in the Eucharist, where bread and wine—fruits of creation and human labor—are offered back to the Father in Christ. Resources: The Joyful Mystery: Field Notes Toward a Green Thomism Related Episodes: Finding God in Nature and in the Church w/ Fr. John Nepil | Ep. 191 The Summa for Beginners: God and Creation w/ Dr. Daniel Lendman | Ep. 163