Aquinas on Predestination

Catholic Studies Academy Podcast

In this episode, Jason and Dr. Smith discuss the topic of predestination in the writings of St. Thomas Aquinas. We cover: Principles of Predestination - God is the cause of every perfection, including the good of order to an end (means and end) - Providence is God’s plan for the good of order - Providence presupposes the intention/ will of God - Everything subject to God’s infallible providence - The gravity of sin and the necessity of grace Providence rightly attributed to God - Argument from universal and infallible providence – order to supernatural end - Argument from grace and supernatural order - God reprobates some Two Objections 23.5 ad3. Seems unjust 23.5 ad3. Why not everyone? Two answers Humility and dependence on God