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There is an excellent letter written by St. Thomas to a brother John. The advice is timeless, and applies just as much to students today as it did hundreds of years ago. Here is a link to an English translation, but I would recommend reading the Latin if you know it -- the English of this version is a bit unwieldy.
If you wish to pursue this line of thought further, I recommend a little book called "The Intellectual Life" by Sertillanges. It is primarily a commentary on this letter of St. Thomas.
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Where are St. Thomas' relics?
Thomas was stabbed with a spear about the year 72 in while in prayer on a hill in Mylapur, India and buried near the site of his death. His relics were later moved to Edessa, Mesopotamia. They were finally moved to Ortona, Italy in the 13th century. That is where they can be found today.
What apostle did not believe that Jesus was resurrected?
In John's Gospel, and John's Gospel alone, the apostle Thomas is portrayed as doubting that Jesus was risen. Elaine Pagels says that there is an anti-Thomas theme in this gospel, that is absent from the other New Testament gospels.
When did Saint Thomas go to India?
The belief that St. Thomas came to India originates in a 3rd century apocryphal religious romance by the Edessan Gnostic poet Bardesanes called the Acts of Thomas. Bardesanes used the term "India" as a synonym for Asia as did most writers of the day. Those countries east of Jersusalem and the Roman Empire's borders were said to be in India. They included countries as diverse as Egypt and Japan. The Acts of Thomas states that Thomas was executed by a Zoroastrian king named Mazdai (a Mazdean is Zoroastrian) for cheating and various social crimes including black magic and abducting women. According to Pope Benedict XVI, Thomas visited Parthia (Iran) and may have reached as far east as North-West India (now Pakistan). The legend was originally brought to peninsular India by Syrian Christian immigrants to Kerala from Mesopotamia. The story that St. Thomas was buried on the Coromandel Coast in South India first appears in Marco Polo's famous 13th century travel book Il Milione. The story has no historical value. Marco Polo was repeating travellers tales told to him by Syrian Christian and Muslim traders in Constantinople. The Portuguese, following Marco Polo, decided quite arbitrarily that Mylapore (Madras now Chennai) was the place of his martyrdom and burial. They destroyed the Kapaleeswara Shiva Temple on the Mylapore beach, created a fake tomb out of materials brought from Goa, built the first St. Thomas Church, and falsely identified the place as Thomas' tomb. Two other Hindu sites in Madras were identified with Thomas by the Portuguese, the temples on them destroyed, and churches raised in his memory. The legend is highly controversial and is today used by the Roman Catholic Church as a propaganda tool to malign the Hindu community whom they accuse of Thomas' murder.
What is the importance of today?
The importance of today lies in the opportunities it presents for personal growth, connection with others, and making a positive impact. Each day offers a chance to learn, create, and contribute in ways that can shape our future and the world around us. Seizing the present moment with intention and mindfulness can lead to meaningful experiences and fulfillment.
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How old is Saint Thomas Aquinas?
Saint Thomas Aquinas was born on January 28, 1225 and died on March 7, 1274. Saint Thomas Aquinas would have been 49 years old at the time of death or 790 years old today.
Who was St. Thomas Aquinas?
Catholic AnswerSt. Thomas Aquinas (1225-74) was a Dominican priest, a philosopher, theologian and has been declared a Doctor of the Church known as the Angelic Doctor. St. Thomas was probably the most famous theologian the Church has ever had, and he produced numerous works including his Summa Theologica which is the principal doctrinal synthesis in Catholic Theology still used today in the seminary to teach theology.
What are the values of Thomas Aquinas for today?
St. Thomas Aquinas valued the essence of Christianity and the value of being a man, of how a man act according to the principle of Christianity.Thomas Aquinas was a Christian ApologistIf you are a rationalist or atheist, you can hardly get any "value" from Thomas Aquinas. If you are a theist, you can use some of his arguments to defend your religious positions. But those arguments won't convince today's adequately educated people, nor do they convince you yourself, because deep inside, you know that they make little sense.
What did Thomas Aquinas say about creationism?
What did Thomas Aquinas say about creationism? "Creationism" as it is used today didn't exist in Aquinas's time; hence, he had no explicit position on it. Of course, he believed that the Christian God created the world.
What did Thomas Aquinas invent?
Thomas Aquinas did not invent physical objects or technologies; rather, he is best known for his contributions to philosophy and theology. He synthesized Aristotelian philosophy with Christian doctrine, particularly in his seminal work, "Summa Theologica." His ideas on natural law, ethics, and the existence of God have profoundly influenced Western thought and the development of scholasticism. Aquinas's intellectual legacy continues to impact philosophy, theology, and ethics today.
What did Saint Thomas Aquinas accomplish?
Thomas Aquinas is noted for authoring Summa Theologicaand numerous other works, most of which are still used in teaching Theology today, nearly 800 years after he died. St. Thomas was also a mystic, and although near completing the Summa (the last and greatest of his works) never did, as he "saw God and considered all his work so much straw." For a brief description of St. Thomas, his life and his works because see the Catholic Encyclopedia article at the link below.
Why does Thomas Aquinas contribution matter and how does affect science today?
Thomas Aquinas was a Roman Catholic theologian. He arranged Christian Doctrine in a systematic manner. That means you start at one point and develop your idea. In the history of the United States you start studying with Jamestown, Virginia, the first English Colony. (You may start with the Spanish.) Then you go to the Pilgrims. Before there was systematic thought, you could start anywhere. In the Iliad, you start in the middle of the battle. It is arranged hodgepodge not systematically. Thomas Aquinas created modern thinking techniques.
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The population of Students Today Leaders Forever is 8.
Is the Summa Theologica continuing to influence us today?
Yes, the Summa Theologica by Thomas Aquinas continues to influence us today, particularly in the fields of philosophy, theology, and ethics. Its structured approach to addressing theological questions and its emphasis on reason and faith have had a lasting impact on Christian thought. Many of its arguments and ideas are still studied and debated by scholars and theologians.
Who had the most influence on the Church both then and now martin Luther or Thomas Aquinas?
Thomas Aquinas was probably one of the greatest intellects that ever lived. He wrote numerous volumes of Theology and Philosophy in the thirteenth century which are still used to this day in the education of future priests. He also wrote the entire Office and Mass that is still used today for feasts like Corpus Christi, and numerous hymns. His influence on the Church both then and now is incalculable. Martin Luther had no influence on the Church, he was a heretic who left the Church, although his religious movement did prove some of the impetus for certain decrees of the Council of Trent.
What has the author Thomas J Atchison written?
Thomas J. Atchison has written books on leadership and strategic planning, focusing on practical advice for business professionals. Some of his notable works include "Leadership Sopranos Style" and "Strategic Planning That Actually Works."
Is thomas alva alive today?
yes he is
