Dr. Mary Catherine Sommers joins us to discuss government restrictions on worship during COVID, as seen through a Thomistic lens.  Dr. Sommers is Professor Emerita for Philosophy and past director of the Center for Thomistic Studies at the University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas.0:00 - Introduction2:56 - Aquinas’ understanding of the proper responsibilities of religious and civil authorities6:56  - Aquinas’ theory of law11:38 - Ensuring compatibility of human law with natural law13:48  - Who may enact laws?15:44 - COVID restrictions - do they actually fit within Aquinas’ formula?20:33 - Aquinas’ view on restriction of freedoms24:04 - What should faithful citizens do?  28:38 - How do we know when to obey or disobey a law?30:48 - The role of prudence - the "here and now" virtue 35:18 - Complying with COVID restrictions - what are the Doctor's orders?37:03 - Wrap upIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting Crown and Crozier with a tax-deductible donation here: https://missionoftheredeemer.com/crownandcrozier/Documents/Websites referenced Brian Tierney (medieval historian) - Wikipedia pageMartin Luther King Jr. - "Letter from Birmingham Jail" (1963) Pierre Manent - "The Church has the Form of a City", Public Discourse (July 26, 2020)Canadian Charter of Rights and FreedomsJohn Locke - "Letter Concerning Toleration" (1689) Thomas Aquinas - Summa Theologica, 1st part of the 2nd part: [email protected]/crownandcrozierPlease note that this podcast has been edited for length and clarity.

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