Saint Thomas Aquinas, a venerable figure in the Catholic Church, is celebrated not only as a priest and doctor of the Church but also as the patron saint of universities and students. His commemoration takes place on January 28th. Born into nobility in 1226 as the son of Landulph, Count of Aquino, Thomas was entrusted to the Benedictines of Monte Casino at the tender age of five. His early education there left his teachers astounded by his remarkable intelligence and piety, surpassing his peers in both academics and virtue.
As he matured, Thomas made a decisive turn away from worldly pursuits, choosing to embrace a religious life. In 1243, at seventeen, he encountered resistance from his family as he joined the Dominicans of Naples. His family’s relentless efforts to deter him, including the temptation with an impure woman, were futile against his steadfast resolve. Thomas’s unwavering commitment to his vocation was believed to be divinely honored with the gift of perfect chastity, earning him the title of the “Angelic Doctor.”
In his academic journey, Thomas studied under the esteemed St. Albert the Great in Cologne, where, despite his quiet demeanor and imposing stature earning him the moniker “dumb ox,” he shone brightly as a student. By twenty-two, he was already teaching in Cologne and began publishing scholarly works. A move to Paris saw his reputation flourish, and at thirty-one, he achieved his doctorate.
His time in Paris was marked not only by academic achievements but also by his notable association with King St. Louis. His scholarly journey took a significant turn when Urban IV summoned him to Rome in 1261, though Thomas declined any ecclesiastical honors offered to him. Renowned for his prolific writing, Thomas’s works, including the unfinished “Summa Theologica,” fill twenty volumes, distinguished by their intellectual depth and clarity.
Despite being offered high ecclesiastical positions, like the archbishopric of Naples by Clement IV, Thomas remained devoted to his scholarly and preaching missions. His journey concluded at the Cistercian monastery of Fossa Nuova in 1274, where he passed away en route to the second Council of Lyons.
Saint Thomas Aquinas’s theological contributions have left an indelible mark on the Christian doctrine. His canonization in 1323 and the declaration as Doctor of the Church by Pope Pius V are testaments to his enduring influence and profound legacy in the realm of religious and philosophical thought.
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St. Thomas Aquinas was a great Saint. May he keep interceding for us.
The ‘Angelic Doctor’ .. Great one. Pray for me to be filled with wisdom like you amen
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Saint Thomas Aquinas, Pray for me to rejeat the world for Christ as U did.
São Tomaz de Aquino, ore por nos pecadores e dirija a minha vida. Olhe também pelos doentes e desempregados. Amém
St. Thomas Aquinas, help us to be fervent Christians.
St.Thomas greatest doctor of our church guide us ,protect the unity and constancy of our belief and pray for us to remain one,holy ,catholic and apostolic church amen
St.Thomas great Doctor of the Catholic Church you have taught us well and dwell within its universities as the greatest teacher keep us to remain today in this year of 2017 to be one,holy,catholic and apostolic church forever.
St. Thomas help me learn the ways of your teachings,help me on my intellect. please Lord let it be you will not mine.
Great St Thomas Aquinas! Through your intercession, may I be filled with Wisdom and strong Faith to discern the ways of the Lord as you did. May the thought and deeds of holiness be my focus in my daily life. Amen!!
O Angelic Doctor St. Thomas, prince of theologians and model of philosophers, bright ornament of the Christian world and light of the Church; O heavenly patron of all Catholic schools, who didst learn wisdom without guile and dost communicate it without envy, intercede for us with the Son of God, Wisdom itself, that the spirit of wisdom may descend upon us, and enable us to understand clearly that which thou hast taught, and fulfill it by imitating thy deeds; to become partakers of that doctrine and virtue which caused thee to shine like the sun on earth; and at last to rejoice with thee forever in their most sweet fruits in heaven, together praising the Divine Wisdom for all eternity. Amen.
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Saint Thomas Aquinas pray for us we humbly beg aide us in our daily lives we pray amen