Tag Archives: St. Thomas Aquinas

Benefits of Faith

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Michael

St. Thomas Aquinas teaches that faith confers four benefits, faith: unites the soul with God; introduces the soul to eternal life; guides the present life; and helps overcome temptation. The soul is wedded to God through faith, for “I will … Continue reading →

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On Our Faith

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Michael

Our faith is mysterious.   We are incapable, with our limited reasoning powers, of comprehending God.   He is one, yet three; all powerful, but created man with a free will; true God and true man. Faith is our response to we … Continue reading →

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Hail Full of Grace

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Michael

Upon what appears to be a simple greeting of “Hail Full of Grace”, salvation history turns.  According to Blessed Alan de la Roche the phrase is heavenly and beyond human understanding in its depth of meaning, it is an unheard … Continue reading →

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