I chose St. Thomas Aquinas because he was incredibly intelligent. St. Thomas Aquinas is known for being a philosopher and author of important books. He was knowledgeable, and he also gave up a lot to do God’s plan for him. I wanted to read his books and learn more about Jesus Christ. I want to become smart and wise like him. I believe that St. Thomas Aquinas is one of the most important saints to venerate. Learning from St. Thomas Aquinas is beneficial and meaningful. I may also become a priest like him and help the Church. St. Thomas Aquinas was born in Roccaseca, Italy, in 1225, which is now known as Lazio. His father’s name was Landulph and his mother’s name was Theodora (Biography). St. Thomas Aquinas was born a wealthy family, but he
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Thomas Aquinas’ mother heard that he wanted to join the Dominican Order, she placed him inside the castle for one year. Then, his brothers hired a woman to change his ways. Legends say he drove this woman off with a fire iron, and two angels later appeared to strengthen his will (Catholic Online). St. Thomas Aquinas then began to study at the University of Naples, where he met many influential philosophers, like Aristotle (Biography). St. Thomas Aquinas continued to study. He was very quiet and they perceived him as “slow”, so his classmates called him a “dumb ox” (Sister Mary Kathleen). After St. Thomas Aquinas finished his education, he started to work on theology and teaching about the word and the Christian religion St. Thomas Aquinas clarified that philosophy and theology both come from God. St. Thomas Aquinas also taught about the five ways of proving that God is existent. St. Thomas Aquinas addressed and answered many questions and problems people regarding faith and philosophy (Biography).
St. Thomas Aquinas wrote about sixty books. Many different types of books were made by St Thomas Aquinas, ranging from explanations of the Bible to discussion of Aristotle’s writing. One of his most famous books was called Summa Theologica. The Summa Theologica was known as one of the most influential and one of the most important books of philosophy
Thomas Aquinas’ mother heard that he wanted to join the Dominican Order, she placed him inside the castle for one year. Then, his brothers hired a woman to change his ways. Legends say he drove this woman off with a fire iron, and two angels later appeared to strengthen his will (Catholic Online). St. Thomas Aquinas then began to study at the University of Naples, where he met many influential philosophers, like Aristotle (Biography). St. Thomas Aquinas continued to study. He was very quiet and they perceived him as “slow”, so his classmates called him a “dumb ox” (Sister Mary Kathleen). After St. Thomas Aquinas finished his education, he started to work on theology and teaching about the word and the Christian religion St. Thomas Aquinas clarified that philosophy and theology both come from God. St. Thomas Aquinas also taught about the five ways of proving that God is existent. St. Thomas Aquinas addressed and answered many questions and problems people regarding faith and philosophy (Biography).
St. Thomas Aquinas wrote about sixty books. Many different types of books were made by St Thomas Aquinas, ranging from explanations of the Bible to discussion of Aristotle’s writing. One of his most famous books was called Summa Theologica. The Summa Theologica was known as one of the most influential and one of the most important books of philosophy