Saint Thomas Aquinas, whose memorial we observe today, has been an inspiration for centuries, not only for his knowledge, but also, and more importantly for his wisdom. He was not afraid to question, to probe and analyze, but integrating his discoveries and insights with "loving prayer and using them for the service of God and neighbor, feeding the hungry of spirit with the bread of truth" (cf. Magnificat, January, p. 380), he calls us to a greater love of God. Theology is not meant to scare us or divert us by searching for deeper understanding, but to lift us to a joyful relationship with God. The noted Catholic author, Flannery O'Connor, read a bit of Thomas every night, saying, "I can personally guarantee that St. Thomas loved God because for the life of me I cannot help loving St. Thomas." May his intercession help us love God more as he enriches our understanding of him.
Bro. Rene
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