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St Thomas Aquinas
The Angelic Doctor — faith and reason in one mind.
Patron of Theologians, students, philosophers · 1225–1274 · Feast: Jan 28
Life
Born to Italian nobility, Thomas refused the family abbacy to join the new Dominican order. His Summa Theologiae remains the most systematic synthesis of Christian doctrine ever attempted. After a mystical experience near the end of his life he stopped writing, calling all his work "straw" compared to what he had seen.
Prayer
St Thomas, Angelic Doctor, give us minds that love truth and hearts that adore the One who is Truth itself.
Scripture
Wisdom 7:7