“My thoughts are higher than your thoughts”
From the contrast between the criteria of men and those of Our Lord in choosing His first Vicar, we learn an important lesson: human judgement easily errs when considering divine works, if it is not aided by grace.
The Mystery of Conversion: Why Souls Turn from Sin to Christ
According to St. Thomas Aquinas, no one can restore himself from sin; only God’s grace can raise the soul and renew its interior life.
Is a Mass Still Valid If the Priest Is in Sin? A Clear Catholic Explanation
Yes—because the priest offers the same sacrifice of Christ in persona Christi, a Mass celebrated by a sinful priest retains its intrinsic value; however, the intercessory fruits of his prayers are greater when the celebrant is more fervent.
Why Even Demons Can’t Be Atheists: A Thomistic Insight
St. Thomas Aquinas teaches that unbelief is a deeper folly than demonic malice, for even demons—though obstinate—cannot deny divine truths, whereas the unbeliever rejects what reason itself confirms.
Intercession of the Saints – Heavenly Help for Catholics
According to St. Thomas Aquinas, the saints in Heaven truly intercede for us, and the greater their charity, the more fervently they pray for those still on earth.
Why Read the Bible?
According to St. Thomas Aquinas, we must read the Bible because it uniquely instructs us in divine truth, moves us to virtuous action, and delights us with its spiritual profit, acting as God’s map that guides the soul toward eternal life.
Can I Ask God to Remove my Suffering?
According to St. Thomas Aquinas and Christ’s own example, it is lawful to ask God to remove suffering, provided we do so with filial trust and full submission to His will.
Honoring Parents: a Sacred Duty
According to St. Thomas Aquinas, honoring parents is a matter of piety—a virtue flowing from justice—by which children repay the debt of existence, sustenance, and instruction, while never obeying commands contrary to God.
Called to Judge with Christ
According to St. Thomas Aquinas, the elect will judge with Christ not by usurping divine authority, but by consent, equivalence, and participation in His judicial dignity at the Last Judgement.
God’s Omnipotence: Justice or Mercy?
According to St. Thomas Aquinas, God’s omnipotence is revealed most fully in mercy, which perfects rather than contradicts divine justice.