Moral Theology: A Catholic’s Guide to Living the Good Life

Podcast-style audio & video course - 12 Topics
Length: 4 hrs and 45 mins
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Taught by one of Catholicism’s most esteemed professors, this course will help you live a better life.

Fr. Dennis Billy holds three doctorate degrees and has published 40 books, but his humble approach to teaching and quiet wisdom have made him a beloved professor. This audio course not only offers profound reflections on theology and philosophy; it also invites you to deepen your friendship with God.

Central to the work of Aristotle and other great philosophers, the “good life” is one of the most fundamental aspects of humanity’s search for meaning. Now you can explore the good life in the Catholic tradition. In the process, you’ll strengthen your relationships with others and find greater personal purpose.

After exploring how the Trinity imbues life with meaning, you’ll reflect upon conscience and how it helps us discern between good and evil. You’ll also turn to Scripture, learning how the Ten Commandments and Beatitudes provide blueprints for the good life.

Following an in-depth study of the cardinal and theological virtues,

Taught by one of Catholicism’s most esteemed professors, this course will help you live a better life.

Fr. Dennis Billy holds three doctorate degrees and has published 40 books, but his humble approach to teaching and quiet wisdom have made him a beloved professor. This audio course not only offers profound reflections on theology and philosophy; it also invites you to deepen your friendship with God.

Central to the work of Aristotle and other great philosophers, the “good life” is one of the most fundamental aspects of humanity’s search for meaning. Now you can explore the good life in the Catholic tradition. In the process, you’ll strengthen your relationships with others and find greater personal purpose.

After exploring how the Trinity imbues life with meaning, you’ll reflect upon conscience and how it helps us discern between good and evil. You’ll also turn to Scripture, learning how the Ten Commandments and Beatitudes provide blueprints for the good life.

Following an in-depth study of the cardinal and theological virtues, you’ll see how prayer can help you overcome evil and how living in the Spirit leads to happiness. Finally, you’ll explore the threefold path of purgation, illumination, and transforming union.

The Good Life: A Course on Moral Theology will inspire and guide you. Begin this essential journey today.

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This course was previously published as The Good Life: A Course on Moral Theology

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Rev. Dennis J. Billy, C.Ss.R., D.Theol., S.T.D., D.Min., holds an A.B. in English Literature from Dartmouth College, and M.R.E. and M.Div. degrees from Mt. St. Alphonsus Seminary. After his seminary training, he went on to earn a Doctor of Theology in Church History from Harvard University Divinity School, a Doctor of Sacred Theology in Spirituality from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas, a D.Min. in Spiritual Direction from the Graduate Theological Foundation, an M.A. in Medieval History from the University of Toronto, and an M.M.R.Sc. in Moral Theology from the Catholic University of Louvain in Belgium. From 1988–2008, Fr. Billy was Professor of the History of Moral Theology and Christian Spirituality at the Alphonsian Academy of the Pontifical Lateran University in Rome. From 2008–2016, he was scholar-in-residence, professor, and holder of the John Cardinal Krol Chair of Moral Theology at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary.
Praise for Rev. Dennis Billy
“Fr. Dennis Billy is an inspiring writer who communicates the Good News in a way that touches the heart. Over the years, he has consistently shown a capacity to make important classical Christian writings accessible to a wider audience. If you want to delve deeply into Christian spirituality, Fr. Billy is a trustworthy guide.” – Dr. Donna Orsuto, Director, The Lay Centre at Foyer Unitas Institute
“Dennis Billy has spent years bridging the gap between spirituality and morality in academic settings ranging from undergraduate to doctoral students and in retreats to a broad spectrum of audiences. Author of numerous books and widely sought as lecturer and retreat director, Dennis will enrich and encourage any listener’s own pursuit of the good life with his informative, inspirational, and engaging presentations.” – Fr. Kevin O’Neil, C.Ss.R., Washington Theological Union
Father Dennis Billy is a master teacher and expert in both the Catholic moral life and the ways of prayerful contemplation. He is a leader in the integration of theology and spirituality and speaks from a heart which abides in profound love for the Trinity and the Church. Sit at his feet for a while and be refreshed, consoled, inspired.” – Deacon James Keating, Ph.D., Creighton University

  • Introduction to the Good Life
  • The Good in the Catholic Tradition
  • What is Happiness? Friendship with God
  • Conscience and Natural Law
  • Commandments of God
  • Freedom and Grace: Living Gospel Values
  • The Theological Virtues
  • The Cardinal Virtues
  • The Law of Grace and the Law of Prayer
  • Life in the Spirit: Indwelling, Gifts, Fruits
  • The Beatitudes: The Attitudes of the Kingdom
  • Visio Dei: Our Journey Home

3 reviews for Moral Theology: A Catholic’s Guide to Living the Good Life

  1. Rev. George E. D., CO

    2015 Spring Survey

    The courses are well structured and well organized. I was able to read the gospel just after I listened to the lecture and I got so much more out of lesson.

  2. Scott B., CO

    2017 Christmas Survey

    Excellent overview of a subject poorly understood in society and unfortunately by many in the Church

  3. Eamonn M., Ireland

    Summer 2018 Survey

    Fr Dennis Billy’s thoughts on the Good life and morality, his reflections on the Beautitudes leave you with the certainty that the Christian life is possible and for all of us. Thank you Fr Dennis

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