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Upon Quotes by Thomas Aquinas
- Without the suitable conditions life could not exist. But both life and its conditions set forth the operations of inscrutable Power. We know not its…
- Bestow upon me, O Lord my God, understanding to know thee, diligence to seek thee, wisdom to find thee, and a faithfulness that may finally…
- Those who are more adapted to the active life can prepare themselves for contemplation in the practice of the active life, while those who are…
- The greater the charity of the Saints in their heavenly home, the more they intercede for those who are still on their journey and the…
- ...[sacred] doctrine is especially based upon arguments from authority, inasmuch as its principles are obtained by revelation: thus we ought to believe on the authority…
- Since faith rests upon infallible truth, and since the contrary of a truth can never be demonstrated, it is clear that the arguments brought against…
- Give us, O Lord, a steadfast heart, which no unworthy affection may drag downwards; give us an unconquered heart, which no tribulation can wear out;…
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