Thomas Aquinas
10 quotes
“The reason, however, why the philosopher may be likened to the poet is this: both are concerned with the marvellous. Commentary on the Metaphysics (c. 1270”
“It must be said that charity can, in no way, exist along with mortal sin. Quaestiones disputatae: De caritate”
“Charity, by which God and neighbor are loved, is the most perfect friendship. Quaestiones disputatae: De caritate”
“Reason in man is rather like God in the world. Opuscule II, De Regno”
“Anything done against faith or conscience is sinful. Commentary on Romans , cap 14, I 3”
“O saving Victim, opening wide The gate of heaven to man below, Our foes press on from every side, Thine aid supply, Thy strength bestow. Verbum Supernum Prodiens (hymn for Lauds on Corpus Christi), stanza 5”
“Thus Angels' Bread is made The Bread of man today: The Living Bread from Heaven With figures doth away : O wondrous gift indeed! The poor and lowly may Upon their Lord and Master feed. Sacris Solemniis Juncta Sint Gaudia (Matins hymn for Corpus Christi), stanza 6”
“Down in adoration falling, Lo! the sacred Host we hail; Lo! o'er ancient forms departing, Newer rites of grace prevail; Faith for all defects supplying, Where the feeble senses fail. Pange, Lingua , stanza 5”
“Pange, Lingua (hymn for Vespers on the Feast of Corpus Christi), stanza 1”
“Pange, lingua, gloriosi Corporis mysterium Sanguinisque pretiosi, Quem in mundi pretium Fructus ventris generosi Rex effudit gentium. Sing, my tongue, the Savior's glory, Of His Flesh the mystery sing; Of the Blood, all price exceeding, Shed by our immortal King.”