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St. Thomas Aquinas, priest and doctor of the Church, patron of all universities and of students. His feast day is January 28th. He was born toward the end of the year 1226. He was the son of Landulph, Count of Aquino, who, when St. Thomas was five years old, placed him under the care of the Benedictines of Monte Casino. His teachers were surprised at the progress he made, for he surpassed all his fellow pupils in learning as well as in the ... Continue Reading
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Dear St. Thomas Acquinas, Please pray for us.
This article was very enlightening. I was raised in the United Presbyterian Church of the U.S,A,. During my membership classes at the age of 12, my pastor conducting the membership class told us that the United Presbyterians of the usa were almost Catholics, we just did not believe in the infallibility of the Pope, nor did we worship Mary. But, we were all given the Baltimore Caticism to memorize and be tested on before the 12 member Board of Sessions, before we could be baptized and become voting members of The Church. Most of the beliefs I have had, as long as I can remember, were from St. Thomas Aquinas teachings, evidently. I have wondered what the early Church believed, now I know. Thank you for an enlightening article. Oh yes, I converted to the Roman Catholic Church in 1995, at age 50, against the wishes of my husband. I was persecuted by my husband and his family and friends, and persecuted by my own family, I am still hated by members of my own family for my conversion. Although most of those hating me have since died horrible deaths. I pray for their souls in Pergatory.
One thing I do wonder about St Thomas of Aquinas is, where are teachings on God's mercy? He declared that non-believers had 2 chances to accept Christ's teachings and if they didn't they were to be turned over to civil authorities and put to death. Where is Mercy and forgivenes of those poor souls? Just wondering what he wrote on that part of the Gospel. Again, thank you, Catholic.org for helping me along in my spiritual growth, at 66yrs old and a widow.
Also, I don't believe in a death penalty for anyone. I believe that every human must be allowed to live out their full lifespan, predestined by God. So that if at all possible, they can be converted to Christ on their deathbed, as the Thief on the Cross, next to Jesus was. Then God will judge them. I don't believe I have the job assignment from God to decide who lives and who dies, for any reason. There are many on death row who have finally accepted Christ and His Forgiveness, and been redeemed for real. We must never close the book on anyone. God is complete Mercy. Let Him do the judging of other people. God expects us to judge only ourselves, not anyone else, and certainly not to kill them. He commands us, in the old testament to judge ourselves, so He won't have to, and not to pass judgement on anyone else, because we are all made in His Image, and we would be judging Him. Who are we to Judge? That is the only thing missing from this artlcle, what Aquinas said about Mercy.
Again, thank you for enlightening me today, www.catholic.org. God Bless you always.
St. Thomas Aquinas, please pray for me.
St.Thomas Aquinas, I am delighted to celebrate your feast day. I rememer you very clearly, as a child whenever we sang the "O Salutaris Hostia and the Tantum ergo" at Benediction, especially these words "faith for all defects supplying, where the feeble senses fail". I adore Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament of the altar, in His real presence, Body, Blood, Soul and Dinvinty. There is nothing we ask Jesus that He does not provide, in His time. Dear St. Thomas on your feast day pray to Jesus and His Blessed Mother, for us. ....in a prayer that you composed, "Loving God who sees in us nothing you have not given yourself, Make my body healthy and agile, my mind sharp and clear, my heart joyful and contended, my soul faithful and loving. Surround me with the company of people and the angels who share my devotion to you . Above all let me live in your presence for with you all fear is banished and there is only harmony and peace. Let every day combine the beauty of spring, the brightness of summer the abundance of autumn and the repose of winter". Thank you dear saint and with you in the company of the angels and saints I adore the Blessed Trinity. Amen
happy feast day st thomas aquinas. please help my mom with her dementia and help me with my memory as well. also, please help both of us lose weight. thank you.
God is good.
how didhe become saint???
Thank you, St. Thomas Aquinas, for all of your help!
Please Saint Thomas watch over and guide my son over the next few months in his college application and decision process. Please help him find the strength to remain positive in light of the difficult time he is having with his hockey coach whose only goal is to belittle him and tell him he will never play hockey in college. He is so very faithful and empathetic to his peers, teachers and even coaches guide him and let him know these are the greatest "skills" he will ever need.
DEAR ST.THOMAS
Pray for me ,i am a college fresher ,i need to graduate with honours please by your prayers make me as wise just as you are.In the name of JESUS I PRAY AND BELIEVE . ... . . . . . . . . . . . .AMEN
Oh blessed St. Thomas Aquinas, please pray for my son, Sam, that he may get an offer from the Jesuit college is pursuing--to make the tennis team and to excel academically. Please bless him as he is such a good and determined kid who his so earnest and faithful in his efforts.
St Aquinas please pray for me as i am in my yearly exams, and pls help me throughout life to become smarter and more intelligent. Amen.
Saint Thomas please pray for me as I apply to colleges. Please help me to stay focused. Thank you.
I go to St. Thomas Aquinas school, and we pray the prayer to St. Thamas Aquinas Every Day!
i did a 5 page report on him!
Ah that Thomas Aquinas is one of my favorite due to his very high intellecutual and
is right about church and God together is perfect for us to follow...so I have lots of
books about him, the more i study , the more i feel stronger faith in God greater
due to his influenced written "Summa Theologica"...I wish i could have a special
spiritual director to discuss deeper about his meaning many things ....not only him
but there is alot of saints that said same thing deeper into core small to development
to understand to face today world...I love and continuing study and read and even
my written about their believes...I knew God is very speical to send saints to us for
us to understand about Him and His church!!....thats very stronger faith!
St. Thomas Aquinas please pray for my daughter. She's a freshman at an academically challenging high school. Please pray that she can stay organized, study effectively, do well in school, and feel the Lord's peace through it all. Thank you for your prayers!
Dear St Thomas,
I pray for your intercession to help my grandaughter thru her 1st year of high school
she is having a hard time with studies and personal friendships. I peg of you please to guide her thru this year.
Please St Thomas, pray for my grandaughter Lexa, use your hands to guide her thru her studies, please help her to succeed in school. She is having a very difficult time and needs your guidence.We are at your mercy. Amen
Dear St. Thomas Aquinas, Please help me in school, and please help me to learn how to use my folders. I am in first grade and I am feeling very scared. Please pray for me. Thank you!