On this Feast of St. Thomas Aquinas, we arrive at the fourth of his four ways to grow in holiness: meditate attentively. Aquinas points us to Mary, who Scripture describes as pondering the truths of the faith in her heart. So what can we learn from Mary about how to prayerfully meditate? Aquinas gives three things to look for.
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St. Thomas Aquinas’ 4 Ways to Grow in Wisdom: Part 2
St. Thomas Aquinas, one of the holiest and most brilliant writers in history, gives a simple four-step process for how a man can grow in wisdom: “namely that he should listen willingly, seek diligently, respond prudently, and meditate attentively.” I’m convinced that following these four steps will lead us to be wiser, holier, and smarter.… Continue reading St. Thomas Aquinas’ 4 Ways to Grow in Wisdom: Part 2
Good Friday: A Superabundant Atonement (Part I)
Guest author Matthew Nagle How does Christ’s death on the Cross save us from our sins?Several months ago, I wrote a piece arguing for the Catholic “satisfaction” understanding of the Atonement (in which Christ lovingly pays for our debt) and argued against the Calvinist “penal substitution” model (in which the Father pours out His wrath… Continue reading Good Friday: A Superabundant Atonement (Part I)