Lily: The Voice of Alice von Hildebrand

In this episode, Lily discusses Dietrich von Hildebrand’s courageous opposition to Hitler and his influence on Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI. She explores the divine design of man and woman, the Theology of the Body, and the virtue of purity, which she contrasts with society’s distorted understanding of sexuality. Get our newsletter and other important updates: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://hildebrandp...

In this episode, Lily discusses Hildebrand's spirituality, intellectual brilliance, and enduring legacy as a “modern doctor” of the Church. She emphasizes the importance of gratitude in Hildebrand’s life, his deep compassion, and his prophetic warnings about the dangers of situation ethics and the loss of a sense of the supernatural. This series is sponsored by The University of Dallas. The Univer...

In this episode, Lily examines the importance of affectivity and its relationship with reason and grace. She highlights the dangers of both neglecting feelings and also allowing feelings to usurp the role of reason, emphasizing the need to balance the heart and the mind through cooperation with grace. She further discusses Hildebrand’s insistence that there must be a collaboration between God and...

Today we continue our series, sponsored by the University of Dallas: "A Knight for Truth," examining the life and thought of Dietrich von Hildebrand. In this episode, Lily discusses Hildebrand’s concept of contrition and the importance of the heart in Christian life. She also examines Hildebrand's distinction between different types of feelings, emphasizing the metaphysical dignity of spiritual fe...

Today we continue our series, sponsored by the University of Dallas: "A Knight for Truth," examining the life and thought of Dietrich von Hildebrand. In this episode, Lily continues to examine Transformation in Christ. She explores Hildebrand's concepts of living in the sight of God, the role of contrition and guilt, and the difference between natural and supernatural morality. This series is spon...

Today we continue our series, sponsored by the University of Dallas: "A Knight for Truth," examining the life and thought of Dietrich von Hildebrand. In this episode, Lily explores Hildebrand's Transformation in Christ and the necessity to be open to God's grace, in contrast with the modern emphasis on self-acceptance and self-fulfillment. She emphasizes the need to recognize our imperfections and...

Today we continue our series, sponsored by the University of Dallas: "A Knight for Truth," examining the life and thought of Dietrich von Hildebrand. In this episode, Lily discusses how Hildebrand wrote Transformation in Christ during summer retreats in Florence, where he could focus on his spiritual work away from the demands of his anti-Nazi activism. She explains his concepts of “actual” and “s...

Today we continue our series, sponsored by the University of Dallas: "A Knight for Truth," examining the life and thought of Dietrich von Hildebrand. In this episode, Lily explores Hildebrand’s flight from Nazi Germany in 1933 and his time in Vienna, where he founded an anti-Nazi magazine with the support of Austrian Chancellor Engelbert Dollfuss, who was assassinated by the Nazis in 1934. Hildebr...

Today we continue our series, sponsored by the University of Dallas: "A Knight for Truth," examining the life and thought of Dietrich von Hildebrand. In this episode, Lily begins discussing Hildebrand’s opposition to the Nazis. Despite warnings about the dangers of Nazism by Hildebrand and others like him, many Germans, including Catholics, were deceived by Hitler's rhetoric. Hildebrand's principl...

Today we continue our series, sponsored by the University of Dallas: "A Knight for Truth," examining the life and thought of Dietrich von Hildebrand. In this episode, Lily concludes her discussion on Hildebrand’s views of love and marriage. She explores the dangers of idolizing one's spouse or child, how grace builds upon and enriches nature, and the Catholic understanding of marriage as a sacrame...

Today we continue our series, sponsored by the University of Dallas: "A Knight for Truth," examining the life and thought of Dietrich von Hildebrand. In this episode, Lily explores the tragic nature of human love, even in marriage. Hildebrand believed that while marriage is the highest form of earthly community, without supernatural redemption, it is often tragic due to human imperfection and the...

Today we continue our series, sponsored by the University of Dallas: "A Knight for Truth," examining the life and thought of Dietrich von Hildebrand. In this episode, Lily continues to discuss Hildebrand’s perspective on love, emphasizing that true love involves perceiving the beauty of the beloved and responding with a desire to fully give oneself to the beloved. She also discusses Hildebrand’s r...

Today we continue our series, sponsored by the University of Dallas: "A Knight for Truth," examining the life and thought of Dietrich von Hildebrand. In this episode, Lily continues her discussion on the profound influence of Hildebrand's work on human sexuality, reverence, and the dignity of man and woman. She emphasizes the importance of the supernatural in understanding the true nature of femin...

Today we continue our series, sponsored by the University of Dallas: "A Knight for Truth," examining the life and thought of Dietrich von Hildebrand. In this episode, Lily continues her discussion on the profound influence of Hildebrand's work on human sexuality, reverence, and the dignity of man and woman. She emphasizes the importance of the supernatural in understanding the true nature of femin...

Today we continue our series, sponsored by the University of Dallas: "A Knight for Truth," examining the life and thought of Dietrich von Hildebrand. In this episode, Lily further examines Hildebrand’s thought on the relationship between man and woman, masculinity and femininity, as a profound mystery. She discusses the sacredness and tenderness of sexual intimacy within marriage, as well as the i...

Today we continue our series, sponsored by the University of Dallas: "A Knight for Truth," examining the life and thought of Dietrich von Hildebrand. In this episode, Lily dives further into Hildebrand’s philosophy of sexuality. She discusses the sacred nature of marital love, the significance of the female body, and the unique role of women as mothers and icons of God's love. She also explores th...

Today we continue our series, sponsored by the University of Dallas: "A Knight for Truth," examining the life and thought of Dietrich von Hildebrand. In this episode, Lily explores Hildebrand’s perspectives on love and sexuality, as first explored in his work In Defense of Purity. He believed that approaching another person sexually requires an attitude of reverence, closely tied to his vision of...

Today we continue our series, sponsored by the University of Dallas: "A Knight for Truth," examining the life and thought of Dietrich von Hildebrand. In this episode, Lily examines the period following Hildebrand’s conversion, during which he spent 7 years immersing himself in the Saints and Doctors of the Church, developing a profound understanding and appreciation for Catholic teaching. She disc...

Today we continue our series, sponsored by the University of Dallas: "A Knight for Truth," examining the life and thought of Dietrich von Hildebrand. In this episode, Lily discusses Hildebrand’s conversion to Catholicism in 1914, a transformation that would indelibly shape his philosophical and religious writings, including Transformation in Christ, In Defense of Purity, and Liturgy & Personality....

Today we begin a new series, sponsored by the University of Dallas: A Knight for Truth, examining the life and thought of Dietrich von Hildebrand. In this episode, Lily discusses Dietrich von Hildebrand’s early life—from his childhood in Florence to his first years at University. Having been raised in a home devoted to beauty, he was prepared for his encounter with renowned philosopher Max Scheler...

Welcome to Lily: The Voice of Alice von Hildebrand. In this episode, Lily discusses her book The Privilege of Being a Woman. She explores the unique dignity and vocation of women, highlighting the profound gifts and strengths inherent in authentic femininity. Drawing from philosophy and faith, she examines how women embody a special role in the moral and spiritual life. To purchase a copy of The P...

Welcome to Lily: The Voice of Alice von Hildebrand. In this episode, Lily concludes her exploration of Dietrich von Hildebrand's Transformation in Christ, with the final chapter on “True Surrender.” She discusses the human person in contrast to individualism and collectivism, as well as false forms of surrender, such as sexual license and drug addiction, which can lead to despair. She says that tr...

Welcome to Lily: The Voice of Alice von Hildebrand. In this episode, Lily examines the seventeenth chapter of Transformation in Christ, “Holy Sobriety.” She explains the need for humility, acknowledging human weaknesses, and avoiding the illusion of spiritual perfection, when in reality we are still struggling with basic human flaws. She explains that the key is to have a realistic awareness of ou...

Welcome to Lily: The Voice of Alice von Hildebrand. In this episode, Lily explores “Holy Sorrow,” the sixteenth chapter of Dietrich von Hildebrand's Transformation in Christ. She highlights the paradox of rejoicing and sorrowing simultaneously. She emphasizes the beauty and greatness of human life, and how this can help address the scourge of abortion in society. To purchase a copy of Transformati...

Welcome to Lily: The Voice of Alice von Hildebrand. In this episode, Lily discusses “Holy Mercy,” the fifteenth chapter of Transformation in Christ. She explores the differences between mercy and compassion, as well as the importance of examining our motives for acts of mercy to ensure they are pleasing to God. To purchase a copy of Transformation in Christ, click here: https://amzn.to/2tWRVBF. Ge...