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The Feast of St. Thomas Aquinas: Faith and Reason United in the Search for Truth

Writer's picture: Altynai Maria AbaskanAltynai Maria Abaskan

On January 28, the Church celebrates the Feast of St. Thomas Aquinas, one of the greatest theologians and philosophers in the history of the Church.


Saint Thomas Aquinas
St. Thomas Aquinas

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Known as the "Angelic Doctor," St. Thomas Aquinas was a Dominican friar whose intellectual contributions to Catholic theology and philosophy continue to shape the Church’s understanding of faith and reason.


St. Thomas is best known for his work Summa Theologica, a comprehensive examination of Catholic doctrine. In his writings, he sought to reconcile the teachings of the Church with the philosophy of Aristotle, demonstrating that faith and reason are not opposed but are complementary. His theological and philosophical ideas provided a framework for understanding God’s existence, the nature of the soul, morality, and the relationship between God and man.


St. Thomas Aquinas’ teachings remind us that faith and reason work together in the pursuit of truth. Faith illuminates what reason cannot understand on its own, while reason helps us to explore and comprehend the mysteries of our faith more deeply. On this feast day, we are invited to reflect on the role of intellect in our spiritual lives. Just as St. Thomas used his mind to deepen his understanding of God, we are called to use our intellects to better understand the mysteries of our faith and to proclaim the truth of the Gospel with clarity and conviction.


 

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