St. Thomas Aquinas was an Italian Dominican friar and Catholic priest who was an immensely influential philosopher and theologian. He wrote and preached often and is one of the greatest and influential theologians of all time.<\/p>\n
St. Thomas Aquinas is honored with the title Doctor of the Church and is the Patron Saint of Catholic schools, Colleges and Students.<\/p>\n
Prayer –<\/p>\n
St. Thomas Aquinas,
\nI thank God for the gifts
\nof light and knowledge he bestowed on you,
\nwhich you used to build up the Church in love.
\nNot only were you a great teacher,
\nyou lived a life of virtue
\nand you made holiness the desire of your heart.
\nPray for me that I might grow in holiness and charity.
\nPray also for Catholic schools,
\nand for all students.
\nAmen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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