Thomas Aquinas
Thomas has become a great guide for my spiritual life. The ideas he presents in the Summa are not just abstract theological points, but profound spiritual wisdom on how to live a holy life … I hope that everyone who reads this book will find in Thomas not only a great theologian and philosopher, but a great friend: "Faithful friends are a sturdy shelter: whoever finds one has found a treasure" (Sir 6:14). One of the Church's most influential theologians, Saint Thomas Aquinas put his astounding intelligence at the service of the Lord he loved. In these pages, discover a man who has given centuries of Catholics greater understanding of the faith, a saint who possessed a great mind and a great heart, full of love for the Lord and for his brothers and sisters. Featuring reflection questions, a chronology of important dates, and a prayer, each Saints by Our Side biography will introduce you to compelling models of holiness and intercessors in our needs. This volume also features a special, appendix on how to read (and understand!) an article of the Summa, plus two reading plans for tackling this theological masterwork yourself!