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Philosophy of St Thomas Aquinas
Thomas Aquinas' the "Five Ways" philosophical arguments from Summa Theologica, his most important work.
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Aquinas and Neoplatonism
Thomas Aquinas is often thought of as the commentator on Aristotle. But was the "Angelic Doctor" really so indebted to the Philosopher as many believe?
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St. Thomas Aquinas HS More than a Football Champ
The Ft. Lauderdale, Florida school boasts National Merit finalists, high SAT scores, an 18-to-1 student-teacher ratio, 171 courses, and more than 40 student clubs.
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Aquinas' First Cause Argument
How can the lives and actions of things be understood? Can all the phenomena of the world ever be properly explained? Thomas Aquinas demonstrates one possibility.
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St. Thomas Aquinas
The only 'Doctor of the Church' to bear the title of 'Doctor Angelicus,' St. Thomas Aquinas is considered to be one of the highest authorities on Catholic Theology.
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"Just War:" Reformation and Today
A look at the workings of the "just war" principle, why it developed, how it applies today, and how it helped the Reformation.
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What is a "Just War?"
What is a "just war?" Is fighting a war inconsistent with Christian belief and practice? Where did this belief come from and is it Scriptural or even Christian?
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Heavenly Help From Saint Thomas Aquinas
Call on Saint Thomas Aquinas when you need help with school stress, especially when experiencing test anxiety.
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History of Natural Law
Natural law has a long history in Western tradition. For most of this time, the concept of natural law was part of philosophy and ethics, not actual legal documents.
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Patron Saints for Back-to-School
Four patron saints for education. For students: St. Catherine of Alexandria and St. Thomas Aquinas. For techers: Pope St. Gregory I (The Great) and St. John the Baptist de la Salle
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Best High School Football States
Thirty states are listed in the latest rankings of America's 100 best prep grid teams, but Florida, Texas and California dominate. Here's how the states rank.
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Greek Philosopher Aristotle
Philosophy and works of Aristotle, famous for his writings in metaphysics, politics, ethics and logic, and best-known for Nicomachean Ethics.
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Huff's The Hymn of a Fat Woman
The irreverent piece, "The Hymn of a Fat Woman," puts on display the cluelessnes of a speaker who tries to excuse her own corpulence by demeaning slim women saints.
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The Condemnation of 1277
An overview of Bishop Tempier's Condemnation of 1277 with an emphasis on the contradictory nature of his purpose.
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What is Dogmatic Theology?
Dogmatic theology can be defined as the investigation of the truths of revelation and their connection to one another.
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Best Prep School Football States
Florida's Aquinas was named national champion, but Texas had the most teams in Rivals' Top 100. Mississippi and Louisiana rank first and second in per capita rankings.
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Advent Stories and Prayers for the Season
Prepare for the Christmas season by daily readings of inspirational wisdom from famous spiritual writers. Also, try praying the Divine Hours also called the Holy Office.
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Relics in Early Church History
Linking relics with sacred and sacramental practices began in the early second century and expanded rapidly as Christianity replaced old pagan cultures.
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Totally Free School Field Trips in West Michigan
With shrinking school budgets, planning a field trip may be a challenge. But these ideas for free outings won't break the bank.
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Why Angels are Important to Catholics
Angels, God's messengers, protect the Church and comfort the faithful.
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St. Albert the Great
The 33 'Doctors of the Church' are considered teachers with authority almost alongside the 12 apostles of Jesus.
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Images of Dominic at San Marco, Florence.
Medieval Art, History, Dominicans, Catholicism, Dominicans, San Marco, meditation, gesture, spirituality, Florence, Baxandall, Liturgy, frescoes, Fra Angelico,
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Florida and Louisiana Best Prep Football States
31 states are represented in the latest rankings of America's 100 best prep grid teams, but more than half of the teams come from six states. Here's how the states rank.
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Hierarchy as a Worldview in the Middle Ages
The medieval need for hierarchical structure based on religious Neo-platonic philosophy has shaped our way of life and perspective of the world.
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Roger Bacon, Medieval Thinker
Brief biography of Roger Bacon, 13th century English Franciscan medieval thinker. He is known for his 'Opus Maius' and as 'Doctor Mirabilis.'
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St. Robert Bellarmine
The 'Doctors of the Church' assist the Catholic Magisterium in explaining the meanings of scripture and other traditions in the church.
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The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit
According to Catholic teaching, there are seven gifts of the Holy Spirit which descend upon believers at the time of their confirmation.
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Angelology Introduction
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Latin Mass: Just Links
Since Pope Paul VI released the new mass in the vernacular, there have been persons wanting to restore the Tridentine (or traditional) Mass. What information is on the internet about this issue?
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Reasons to Believe in a Supreme Being
Billions of people believe in God. Are there reasons to believe in God, though, outside of faith? Is there evidence for the existence of God?
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The Universe Defies Atheism
Atheism has few answers when presented with the origin and nature of the universe. This article explains why.
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The Beginning - Part 2
Before time and an orderly, harmonious, systematic universe, there was chaos. Perhaps there was even less , or more, than chaos--there was nothingness...
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AUTODIDACTS AND GREAT BOOKS
Brief review of "The Day I Became an Autodidact," and starting on a reading tour of Great Books.
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End of Days: Arnold Goes to the Devil
Arnold shows he can act, but you have to look fast to catch it.
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Confirmation
Confirmation is one of the Sacraments within the Catholic Church. The article explains what it is, who receives it and what it means.
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Richard Dawkins' Spectrum of God Probability
In his book ,The God Delusion, Richard Dawkins determines a scale for mankind's belief in the probability of the existence of god.
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The Holiday Inn Select in Kentwood, MI
The Holiday Inn Select is in the center of Kentwood's shopping district and just a few miles from the Gerald R. Ford Airport in Grand Rapids.
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Viet-Nam: The concept of Thanksgiving or Ca'm O?n
Gratitude is a common trait amongst different cultures. It is necessary to feel thankful for all the blessings and favors one receives. Thanksgiving is an appropriate time to examine this virtue.
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2007 High School Football Champs
More than two dozen high school teams finished unbeaten but polls gave top ratings to Bulls, Bombers, Katy and South Panola. Florida and California dominated the states,
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Ayn Rand Biography
Life and works of American writer Ayn Rand, famous for her philosophy on objectivism and her best known novels The Fountainhead.
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Brian Piccolo Biography
He led the nation in rushing at Wake Forrest University. He played fullback for the Chicago Bears and died at age 26 from cancer.
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Building Trust
Building trust begins with building self-esteem - the valuing of the self through compassion and love.
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Christian Outdoor Meditations
A Spiritual Field Guide blends Christian meditations, biblical insights, and theological thoughts for personal experiences with nature.
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College Ranking Lists
Find meaning in college ranking guides and assess value in colleges. Help with selecting a college or university.
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Indulgences in Medieval Europe
Traced to Southern France in the 11th Century and directly linked to expanded views of Purgatory, medieval popes extended the indulgence into many areas of everyday life.
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Josef Pieper on Leisure, The Basis of Culture
"Culture depends for its very existence on leisure, and leisure, in its turn, is not possible unless it has a durable and consequently living link with divine worship."
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Levitation as a Gift of the Holy Spirit
Some saints who experienced levitation explained that they also felt a rapture at the same time as they were lifted off the ground.
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Patron Saints an Introduction
A brief introduction to Saints and Patron Saints and their increasing relevance in a troubled 21st Century world.
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Sigrid Undset Life and Works
Biography of Sigrid Undset, one of the greatest Norwegian writers of the 20th century, famous for the trilogy, Kristin Lavransdatter.
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St. Augustine
The great sinner who became a saint, St. Augustine not only became a 'Doctor of the Church' but was among the Early Church Fathers.
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