Whoever wishes to live perfectly should do nothing but disdain what Christ disdained on the cross and desire what he desired, for the cross exemplifies every virtue St. Thomas knew that all truth .
Thomas Aquinas was a Fat Man! Some have humorously opined that he was a - Fat Friar. During his studies, Thomas was nicknamed by his peers the Dumb Ox, both because of his size and the fact that he .
On January 28th, the Catholic Church commemorates the great Western theologian Thomas Aquinas, Priest and Doctor of the Church. As I grow older, the sheer magnitude of gifts the Lord gave to this .
St Albert, noted of him - We call this man a dumb ox, but his bellowing in doctrine will one day resound throughout the world.
On January 28th, the Catholic Church commemorates the great Western
theologian, St. Thomas Aquinas. As I grow older, the sheer magnitude of
the gifts the Lord gave to this man become clearer and clearer in their
significance for the Church. I also marvel at his return on the Lord s
investment, through his cooperation with grace. Finally, I grow in my
appreciation of his humanity. In fact, it gives me great hope in my own
weakness.