Showing posts with label Thomistic ethics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Thomistic ethics. Show all posts

Feb 13, 2026

Adult Faith Formation, February 10th -- Thomistic Ethics, Session 4 -- Overcoming the Capital Sins

 In this final class, we look to how the virtues are interconnected as well as which vices are opposed to each of the virtues.

Further, we then discuss the capital sins and which virtues overcome each of the vices. We follow the themes of Fr Basil Cole in his book, Angelic Virtues and Demonic Vices.

Feb 6, 2026

Adult Faith Formation, February 3 - Thomistic Ethics, Session 3 - Daughter Vices

 In this third class, we discuss how the various vices floe from the seven capital sins. And we also look to the various virtues that are connected to the theological virtues.

Feb 2, 2026

Adult Faith Formation, January 27 -- Thomistic Ethics, Session 2 -- The Seven Capital Sins

 Following the approach of Fr Basil Cole, op in "Angelic Virtues, Demonic Vices", we now begin the discussion of the seven capital vices and see which "daughter vices" flow from the capital sins.

Handout is below.

Adult Faith Formation, January 20 -- Thomistic Ethics, Session 1 - Introduction and Happiness

 As we begin a new Adult Faith Formation series, we turn to the Thomistic approach to ethics and morality. Following a book by Fr Basil Cole, op (Angelic Vices and Demonic Virtues), we look to St Thomas' practical advice for growing in virtue and overcoming vice.

Handout is below.