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St. Thomas Aquinas
St. Thomas Aquinas, also known as The Angelic Doctor, is a saint all Catholics should know. No other theologian, doctor, or father of the Church has received the intensity of praise by Popes regarding writings and teachings: “At least 66 popes have expressed approval of his teachings.” Perhaps the only other saint who comes close to this type of papal approval is St. Augustine. Not only has he been declared the patron saint of all schools and universities, but as recently as 1983, Canon (Church) Law prescribes that the teachings of Thomas be especially used in the study of the faith. Today it is impossible to progress through seminary formation or toward advanced theology degrees without studying his works. Pope Pius XI felt it was simply a matter of common sense to seek the counsel of St. Thomas when studying theology (the study of God). Continued
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