Brief history of saint thomas aquinas ames

Indeed we can go so far as to say that without Thomistic philosophical formation, one would be nothing more than a caricature of what a religious of the Incarnate Word should be. In truth, his works are cited in all the documents that make up our proper law and in the vast majority of the writings of our Founder, which together compose the patrimony of the Institute.

Moreover, the deliberate intention to offer Thomistic formation finds its place among the non-negotiable elements of the charism. Thomism holds the highest importance in fulfilling the specific end of the Institute that requires discerning between the elements of a given culture so as to determine which ones correspond to the Gospel and can be assumed by it, in order to accept them, and which ones do not, in order to reject them.

The Guide has been carefully illustrated with full-color maps of the most important places in the life of the saint. It also includes photos of the memorials, works of art, and details that will make the experience even more enriching. In addition, the Guide provides updated contact information, with a brief account of what occurred at the site, important details to keep in mind, visiting hours, and a helpful bibliographical list for further reading.

All of which we trust will contribute to making the pilgrimage a journey in faith toward God. Pope Francis recently referred to St. May Mary Most Holy, the Pilgrim Virgin, always accompany and help us so that running toward the goal [10] we too may attain from her Divine Son that which St. He was the sixth child of the family of the Counts of Aquino.

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When he was five years old, he was sent to study at the Benedictine Monastery of Montecassino. At 16 he went to the University of Naples to study liberal arts. There he decided to join the Order of Preachers the Dominicans. Thomas faced opposition from his relatives for this decision; they had hoped he would become an influential abbot in Montecassino.