There is but one Church in which men find salvation, just as outside the ark of Noah it was not possible for anyone to be saved. Thomas Aquinas More Quotes by Thomas Aquinas More Quotes From Thomas Aquinas Of all the pursuits open to men, the search for wisdom is most perfect, more sublime, more profitable, and more full of joy. Thomas Aquinas perfect men philosophy One day when Thomas Aquinas was preaching to the local populace on the love of God, he saw an old woman listening attentively to his every word. And inspired by her eagerness to learn more about her God whom she loved so dearly, he said to the people: It is better to be this unlearned woman, loving God with all her heart, than the most learned theologian lacking love. Thomas Aquinas listening heart people Christ was either liar, lunatic, or Lord! Thomas Aquinas lord liars christ In the life of the body a man is sometimes sick, and unless he takes medicine, he will die. Even so in the spiritual life a man is sick on account of sin. For that reason he needs medicine so that he may be restored to health; and this grace is bestowed in the Sacrament of Penance. Thomas Aquinas medicine spiritual men There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than true friendship. Thomas Aquinas true-friend relationship friendship A song is the exultation of the mind dwelling on eternal things, bursting forth in the voice. Thomas Aquinas voice dwelling song 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 embrace thee. Thomas Aquinas faithfulness understanding may Friendship is the source of the greatest pleasures, and without friends even the most agreeable pursuits become tedious. Thomas Aquinas real-friends philosophical friendship The soul is perfected by knowledge and virtue. Thomas Aquinas virtue soul Mary means Star of the sea, for as mariners are guided to port by the ocean star, so Christians attain to glory through Mary's maternal intercession. Thomas Aquinas ocean stars christian Believing is an act of the intellect assenting to the divine truth by command of the will moved by God through grace. Thomas Aquinas catholic grace believe Faith is God's work within us. Thomas Aquinas faith Unbelief is the greatest of sins. Thomas Aquinas atheism sin religion True peace consists in not separating ourselves from the will of God. Thomas Aquinas true-peace gods-will adversity The image of God always abides in the soul, whether this image be obsolete and clouded over as to amount to almost nothing; or whether it be obscured or disfigured, as is the case with sinners; or whether it be clear and beautiful as is the case with the just. Thomas Aquinas obsolete soul beautiful Without doubt one is allowed to resist against the unjust aggressor to one's life, one's goods or one's physical integrity; sometimes, even 'til the aggressor's death... In fact, this act is aimed at preserving one's life or one's goods and to make the aggressor powerless. Thus, it is a good act, which is the right of the victim. Thomas Aquinas gun doubt integrity It is requisite for the relaxation of the mind that we make use, from time to time, of playful deeds and jokes. Thomas Aquinas powerful inspirational peace Because we cannot know what God is, but only what He is not, we cannot consider how He is but only how He is not. Thomas Aquinas knows The truth of the Christian faith surpasses the capacity of reason. Thomas Aquinas capacity christian reason If you seek patience, you will find no better example than the cross. Great patience occurs in two ways: either when one patiently suffers much, or when one suffers things which one is able to avoid and yet does not avoid. Christ endured much on the cross, and did so patiently, because when he suffered he did not threaten; he was led like a sheep to the slaughter and he did not open his mouth. Thomas Aquinas suffering sheep two
