Summa in a Year
Austin Habash
Hi, my name is Austin Habash, Founder of Think Catholic, and you're listening to the Summa in a Year Podcast, where we study St. Thomas Aquinas’s Summa Theologiae in a way simple & insightful for anyone to understand. The Summa in a Year Podcast is brought to you by Think Catholic. Taking 2 questions of the Summa of a Day; we'll seek to summarize St. Thomas’s responses, discovering the brilliance of Aquinas and his Catholic Faith.
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Jan 3, 2026 • 16min
Day 277: Vestments & Impediments
In this episode, we cover questions 39 & 40 of the fifth volume of the Summa, which is "Of the Impediments to This Sacrament" and "Of the Things Annexed to the Sacrament of Order."Looking for a text to accompany the “Summa in a Year” podcast?Check out the recently updated “Summa Theologica, Complete 5-Volume Set” by @avemariapressGet your set at avemariapress.com/products/summa-theologica, and at a discounted price by typing in the code: Summa10.Help us spread the brilliance of Aquinas, and his Catholic Faith by doing the following:1) Share the "Summa in a Year" podcast with a loved one!2) Leave a rating!3) Write a kind reviewFollow Think Catholic on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/think__catholic/Follow Think Catholic on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChZtQg8v681X4V1DWoFJB8w#philosophy #summa #summainayear #catholicbooks #catholicauthors #stthomas #summatheologica #summatheologiae
Jan 2, 2026 • 10min
Day 276: Distinction of Orders
In this episode, we cover questions 37 & 38 of the fifth volume of the Summa, which is "Of the Distinction of Orders, of Their Acts, and the Imprinting of the Character" and "Of Those Who Confer This Sacrament."Looking for a text to accompany the “Summa in a Year” podcast?Check out the recently updated “Summa Theologica, Complete 5-Volume Set” by @avemariapressGet your set at avemariapress.com/products/summa-theologica, and at a discounted price by typing in the code: Summa10.Help us spread the brilliance of Aquinas, and his Catholic Faith by doing the following:1) Share the "Summa in a Year" podcast with a loved one!2) Leave a rating!3) Write a kind reviewFollow Think Catholic on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/think__catholic/Follow Think Catholic on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChZtQg8v681X4V1DWoFJB8w#philosophy #summa #summainayear #catholicbooks #catholicauthors #stthomas #summatheologica #summatheologiae
Jan 1, 2026 • 10min
Day 275: Ordaining the Unworthy
In this episode, we cover questions 35 & 36 of the fifth volume of the Summa, which is "Of the Effect of This Sacrament" and "Of the Qualities Required of Those Who Receive This Sacrament."Looking for a text to accompany the “Summa in a Year” podcast?Check out the recently updated “Summa Theologica, Complete 5-Volume Set” by @avemariapressGet your set at avemariapress.com/products/summa-theologica, and at a discounted price by typing in the code: Summa10.Help us spread the brilliance of Aquinas, and his Catholic Faith by doing the following:1) Share the "Summa in a Year" podcast with a loved one!2) Leave a rating!3) Write a kind reviewFollow Think Catholic on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/think__catholic/Follow Think Catholic on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChZtQg8v681X4V1DWoFJB8w#philosophy #summa #summainayear #catholicbooks #catholicauthors #stthomas #summatheologica #summatheologiae
Dec 31, 2025 • 7min
Day 274: Holy Orders
In this episode, we cover questions 33 & 34 of the fifth volume of the Summa, which is "Of the Repetition of This Sacrament" and "Of the Sacrament of Order As to Its Essence and Its Parts."Looking for a text to accompany the “Summa in a Year” podcast?Check out the recently updated “Summa Theologica, Complete 5-Volume Set” by @avemariapressGet your set at avemariapress.com/products/summa-theologica, and at a discounted price by typing in the code: Summa10.Help us spread the brilliance of Aquinas, and his Catholic Faith by doing the following:1) Share the "Summa in a Year" podcast with a loved one!2) Leave a rating!3) Write a kind reviewFollow Think Catholic on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/think__catholic/Follow Think Catholic on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChZtQg8v681X4V1DWoFJB8w#philosophy #summa #summainayear #catholicbooks #catholicauthors #stthomas #summatheologica #summatheologiae
Dec 30, 2025 • 7min
Day 273: Anointing Members
In this episode, we cover questions 31 & 32 of the fifth volume of the Summa, which is "Of the Minister of This Sacrament" and "On Whom Should This Sacrament Be Conferred and on What Part of the Body?"Looking for a text to accompany the “Summa in a Year” podcast?Check out the recently updated “Summa Theologica, Complete 5-Volume Set” by @avemariapressGet your set at avemariapress.com/products/summa-theologica, and at a discounted price by typing in the code: Summa10.Help us spread the brilliance of Aquinas, and his Catholic Faith by doing the following:1) Share the "Summa in a Year" podcast with a loved one!2) Leave a rating!3) Write a kind reviewFollow Think Catholic on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/think__catholic/Follow Think Catholic on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChZtQg8v681X4V1DWoFJB8w#philosophy #summa #summainayear #catholicbooks #catholicauthors #stthomas #summatheologica #summatheologiae
Dec 29, 2025 • 14min
Day 272: Extreme Unction
In this episode, we cover questions 29 & 30 of the fifth volume of the Summa, which is "Of Extreme Unction, As Regards Its Essence and Institution" and "Of the Effect of This Sacrament."Looking for a text to accompany the “Summa in a Year” podcast?Check out the recently updated “Summa Theologica, Complete 5-Volume Set” by @avemariapressGet your set at avemariapress.com/products/summa-theologica, and at a discounted price by typing in the code: Summa10.Help us spread the brilliance of Aquinas, and his Catholic Faith by doing the following:1) Share the "Summa in a Year" podcast with a loved one!2) Leave a rating!3) Write a kind reviewFollow Think Catholic on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/think__catholic/Follow Think Catholic on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChZtQg8v681X4V1DWoFJB8w#philosophy #summa #summainayear #catholicbooks #catholicauthors #stthomas #summatheologica #summatheologiae
Dec 28, 2025 • 9min
Day 271: Public Penance
In this episode, we cover questions 27 & 28 of the fifth volume of the Summa, which is "Of Those Whom Indulgences Avail" and "Of the Solemn Rite of Penance."Looking for a text to accompany the “Summa in a Year” podcast?Check out the recently updated “Summa Theologica, Complete 5-Volume Set” by @avemariapressGet your set at avemariapress.com/products/summa-theologica, and at a discounted price by typing in the code: Summa10.Help us spread the brilliance of Aquinas, and his Catholic Faith by doing the following:1) Share the "Summa in a Year" podcast with a loved one!2) Leave a rating!3) Write a kind reviewFollow Think Catholic on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/think__catholic/Follow Think Catholic on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChZtQg8v681X4V1DWoFJB8w#philosophy #summa #summainayear #catholicbooks #catholicauthors #stthomas #summatheologica #summatheologiae
Dec 27, 2025 • 13min
Day 270: Indulgences
In this episode, we cover questions 25 & 26 of the fifth volume of the Summa, which is "Of Indulgences" and "Of Those Who Can Grant Indulgences."Looking for a text to accompany the “Summa in a Year” podcast?Check out the recently updated “Summa Theologica, Complete 5-Volume Set” by @avemariapressGet your set at avemariapress.com/products/summa-theologica, and at a discounted price by typing in the code: Summa10.Help us spread the brilliance of Aquinas, and his Catholic Faith by doing the following:1) Share the "Summa in a Year" podcast with a loved one!2) Leave a rating!3) Write a kind reviewFollow Think Catholic on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/think__catholic/Follow Think Catholic on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChZtQg8v681X4V1DWoFJB8w#philosophy #summa #summainayear #catholicbooks #catholicauthors #stthomas #summatheologica #summatheologiae
Dec 17, 2025 • 6min
Day 269: Absolution of Excommunication
In this episode, we cover questions 23 & 24 of the fifth volume of the Summa, which is "Of Communication with Excommunicated Persons" and "Of Absolution from Excommunication."Looking for a text to accompany the “Summa in a Year” podcast?Check out the recently updated “Summa Theologica, Complete 5-Volume Set” by @avemariapressGet your set at avemariapress.com/products/summa-theologica, and at a discounted price by typing in the code: Summa10.Help us spread the brilliance of Aquinas, and his Catholic Faith by doing the following:1) Share the "Summa in a Year" podcast with a loved one!2) Leave a rating!3) Write a kind reviewFollow Think Catholic on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/think__catholic/Follow Think Catholic on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChZtQg8v681X4V1DWoFJB8w#philosophy #summa #summainayear #catholicbooks #catholicauthors #stthomas #summatheologica #summatheologiae
Dec 16, 2025 • 10min
Day 268: Excommunication
In this episode, we cover questions 21 & 22 of the fifth volume of the Summa, which is "Of the Definition, Congruity and Cause of Excommunication" and "Of Those Who Can Excommunicate or Be Excommunicated."Looking for a text to accompany the “Summa in a Year” podcast?Check out the recently updated “Summa Theologica, Complete 5-Volume Set” by @avemariapressGet your set at avemariapress.com/products/summa-theologica, and at a discounted price by typing in the code: Summa10.Help us spread the brilliance of Aquinas, and his Catholic Faith by doing the following:1) Share the "Summa in a Year" podcast with a loved one!2) Leave a rating!3) Write a kind reviewFollow Think Catholic on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/think__catholic/Follow Think Catholic on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChZtQg8v681X4V1DWoFJB8w#philosophy #summa #summainayear #catholicbooks #catholicauthors #stthomas #summatheologica #summatheologiae
