Thomas Aquinas developed a detailed theology regarding the passions of the body, which he integrated into his broader theology. Some of what I talked about in Episode 43, "Faith and Fumbles" is based on this.
It can be challenging, even 'painful' integrating life and faith. I took a few minutes to offer my thoughts about that in the latest episode of the podcast.
In a recent address at the Pontifical Gregorian University, Pope Francis cautioned against superficial faith practices, coining the term "Coca-Cola spirituality." Here’s what he meant by that.