ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JANUARY
Saints celebrated on the 28th of January
SAINT THOMAS AQUINAS, PRIEST AND DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH
Saint Thomas Aquinas was born about 1225. He entered the Dominican Order in 1244. He realised in all its fullness the Dominican ideal: to contemplate and to give to others the fruits of contemplation. Philosopher, theologian, and professor, Thomas reflected much, taught much, wrote much. Because, however, he was a contemplative before all else, he prayed much, and subjected himself to hard discipline, that he might attain to pure light. He died in 1274.
PRAYER:
O God of light and truth, you sent St Thomas Aquinas to learn wisdom through prayer and study. Through his intercession and example, illumine all your Church with the knowledge of you that comes through love made humble in the presence of your mystery. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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