Thursday, March 28, 2024

Dominican. Philosopher and theologian, master of Christian doctrine. He integrated faith and reason

Dominican. Philosopher and theologian, master of Christian doctrine. He integrated faith and reason
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Pili Piñero
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January 28th: Memorial of Saint Thomas Aquinas, Priest and Doctor of the Church
Gospel text
Mt 23,8-12
Jesus said to his disciples: «You, do not let yourselves be called Master because you have only one Master».
Gospel's Commentary
Today, we celebrate St. Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274), member of the Order of Preachers, priest and Doctor of the Church. The life and teaching of St Thomas Aquinas could be summed up in an episode passed down by his ancient biographers. While, as was his wont, the Saint was praying before the Crucifix in the early morning in the chapel of St Nicholas in Naples, Domenico da Caserta, the church sacristan, overheard a conversation. Thomas was anxiously asking whether what he had written on the mysteries of the Christian faith was correct. And the Crucified One answered him: «You have spoken well of me, Thomas. What is your reward to be?». And the answer Thomas gave him was what we too, friends and disciples of Jesus, always want to tell him: «Nothing but Yourself, Lord!». —«Grant me, o Lord my God, a mind to know you, a heart to seek you, wisdom to find you, conduct pleasing to you, faithful perseverance in waiting for you, and a hope of finally embracing you» (St. Thomas Aquinas).

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