Homily for January 28, 2021

The quest for holiness. Today we celebrate Saint Thomas Aquinas, perhaps the greatest theologian in the Church. But the most important quality about Saint Thomas Aquinas was not his outstanding theological work, the Summa, his other impressive writings, his liturgical prayers, his poetry. No, the most impressive part of Saint Thomas Aquinas is something attainable for all of us: his constant quest for holiness.

Jan. 28 - St. Thomas Aquinas
Given at Christian Brothers College High School, Town and Country, Missouri.

The quest for holiness. Today we celebrate Saint Thomas Aquinas, perhaps the greatest theologian in the Church. But the most important quality about Saint Thomas Aquinas was not his outstanding theological work, the Summa, his other impressive writings, his liturgical prayers, his poetry. No, the most impressive part of Saint Thomas Aquinas is something attainable for all of us: his constant quest for holiness.

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