Reblogged from The New Theological Movement
The Common Doctor, St. Thomas is often referred to as “Aquinas” after his hometown of Aquino. His most beloved title, however, is the “Angelic Doctor” – and it is this designation which inspires the greatest devotion to the saintly Dominican theologian.
Why is St. Thomas Aquinas properly called the “Angelic Doctor”, the “Angelic Thomas”, and the “Angel of the Schools”? More…
St. Thomas Aquinas, O.P. (1225-1274)
Today, Biltrix celebrates the feast of our patron, the Great St Thomas Aquinas. Outstanding in zeal for holiness and the study of sacred doctrine — to you, Angelic Doctor, we owe this panegyric.
Aquinas is best known for his More…
October 2, Memorial Feast of the Guardian Angels
No evil shall befall you, nor shall affliction come near your tent, for to His Angels God has given command about you, that they guard you in all your ways. Upon their hands they will bear you up, lest you dash your foot against a stone.
Psalm 91: 10-12
“If anything can go wrong, it will.” Capt. Edward A. Murphy.
Captain Murphy
We’re all familiar with the Law, but few know about the man for whom the law was named, and fewer still realize that Murphy was a thomist. More…
St Thomas, Pray for us!
By Gonzolo Herrera
Kids have no problem when we ask them about their origin. They will simply answer I come from mom and dad. Biologically, we know that we are product of dad’s sperm and mom’s egg. We have very similar DNA to that of our parents; we even look alike and most of the times have similar psychology. After analyzing types of activities that are specifically human — abstract understanding, the ability to reason, the power to choose freely, we come to realize that man has a spiritual soul. A problem arises: More…
St. Thomas Aquinas, O.P. (1225-1274)
I woke up this morning, realizing that today is the feast of St Thomas Aquinas, inspired to write a brief panegyric to the great saint and place this blog under his patronage.
Aquinas is best known for his More…
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