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MIND OF THE CHURCH
God cannot deny Himself,
nor can truth ever be in opposition to truth...
Either the dogmas of faith
are not understood and explained
in accordance with the mind of the church
or unsound views are mistaken for
the conclusions of reason.
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- First Vatican Council
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Hi! I'm Joanne Baker, a mother of 9 whose passion is
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Theologiae of St.
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Joanne Baker
Jun 21, 20245 min read
What Makes A Mass Better?
There are various respects in which one Mass can be compared to another. Here are some questions we might ask.
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Joanne Baker
Jun 21, 20243 min read
Can We Think a Mass is Better?
Is it a sin of vainglory and pride to think that one form of worship is better than another? What would better mean?
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Joanne Baker
Apr 26, 202412 min read
Cut off from Christ Pt. 2: Schism
How does one judge whether we are fighting evil or legitimate authority? It is the difference between virtuous fortitude and schism.
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Joanne Baker
Mar 9, 20242 min read
My Saint Turns 750
Mar 7, 2024 was the 750th anniversary of St. Thomas Aquinas' entrance into eternal life. My special saint!
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Joanne Baker
Mar 6, 202410 min read
Cut Off from Christ Pt. 1: Heresy
Can a pope become a heretic and therefore be outside of the Church? Formal manifest heresy, excommunication, and pride.
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Joanne Baker
Feb 8, 20228 min read
Define: Woman. Part 2
The difference which makes a human female is rooted in her individuating principles and ordered to...
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Joanne Baker
Feb 7, 20226 min read
Define: Woman.
Part 1 While it is sufficient for a groom to know by common estimation that his bride is a woman, a theologian must be able to define woman
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Joanne Baker
Jun 16, 202014 min read
Responding to Tyrannical Rule - St. Aquinas
As public authorities trample on the rights of Christians, we look to St. Thomas Aquinas' "On Kingship."
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Joanne Baker
Apr 15, 20205 min read
Without the Sacraments
It is a frightening time when we do not have access to the Sacraments. How should we use this time most profitably to obtain grace?
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Joanne Baker
Jul 9, 20191 min read
Study Group (Segment 4/4): On Criticizing the Pope
Segment 4/4 on Scandal and Piety. This is the LAST segment of our discussion of the text: Is it Virtuous to Criticize the Pope?
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Joanne Baker
Jul 1, 20191 min read
Study Group (Segment 3/4): On Criticizing the Pope
This is Segment 3/4 of our discussion of the paper: "Is it Virtuous to Criticize the Pope?" by Joanne M.M. Baker, published by HPR.
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Joanne Baker
Jun 14, 20191 min read
Study Group (Segment 2/4): On Criticizing the Pope
This is Segment 2/4 of our discussion of the paper: "Is it Virtuous to Criticize the Pope?" by Joanne M.M. Baker, published by HPR.
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Joanne Baker
Jun 4, 20191 min read
Study Group Video: On Criticizing the Pope (Segment 1/4)
This is Segment 1/4 of our discussion of the paper: "Is it Virtuous to Criticize the Pope?" by Joanne M.M. Baker, published by HPR.
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Joanne Baker
May 16, 20196 min read
Aquinas Texts: Pt. 2 of "Is it Virtuous to Criticize the Pope?"
These are the Summa Theologiae passages I referenced in Part 2 of my article: Is it Virtuous to Criticize the Pope? (For passages...
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Joanne Baker
May 16, 201914 min read
Aquinas Texts: Pt. 1 of "Is it Virtuous to Criticize the Pope?"
These are the Summa Theologiae passages I referenced in Part 1 of my article: Is it Virtuous to Criticize the Pope? I’ve provided links...
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Joanne Baker
May 6, 20191 min read
Is It Virtuous to Criticize the Pope?
When is it virtuous to criticize someone, especially one to whom we owe reverence? We look at the Thomistic moral principles.
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