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28 January – Saint Thomas Aquinas, Priest & Doctor of the Church
Memorial (Ordinary Time)
The Angelic Doctor.
Born 1225 in Italy, noble family tried to stop him from joining Dominicans — locked him up, sent prostitutes to tempt him (he chased them out with a burning brand). Escaped, studied under Albert the Great, wrote the *Summa Theologica* — the most comprehensive synthesis of faith and reason ever produced.
At 49, while celebrating Mass, had a mystical vision so profound he stopped writing: “All I have written seems like straw compared to what I have seen.” Died shortly after on the way to the Council of Lyon. Canonized 50 years later. Declared Doctor of the Church 1567, patron of Catholic schools, universities, theologians, and students.
White vestments (doctor). Ordinary Time elevated by the mind that showed philosophy serves theology, and grace perfects nature.
When faith and reason seem opposed, Aquinas proves: they are two wings of the same truth.
St. Thomas Aquinas, pray for students, theologians, and all who seek wisdom in Christ.
#Avi #Catholic #ThomasAquinas #AngelicDoctor #FaithAndCrypto
Memorial (Ordinary Time)
The Angelic Doctor.
Born 1225 in Italy, noble family tried to stop him from joining Dominicans — locked him up, sent prostitutes to tempt him (he chased them out with a burning brand). Escaped, studied under Albert the Great, wrote the *Summa Theologica* — the most comprehensive synthesis of faith and reason ever produced.
At 49, while celebrating Mass, had a mystical vision so profound he stopped writing: “All I have written seems like straw compared to what I have seen.” Died shortly after on the way to the Council of Lyon. Canonized 50 years later. Declared Doctor of the Church 1567, patron of Catholic schools, universities, theologians, and students.
White vestments (doctor). Ordinary Time elevated by the mind that showed philosophy serves theology, and grace perfects nature.
When faith and reason seem opposed, Aquinas proves: they are two wings of the same truth.
St. Thomas Aquinas, pray for students, theologians, and all who seek wisdom in Christ.
#Avi #Catholic #ThomasAquinas #AngelicDoctor #FaithAndCrypto
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