Thomas Aquinas (Saints By Our Side)

As one of the Church's most scholarly saints, Thomas Aquinas may seem hard to understand and even harder to study. In this accessible and fascinating biography, Sister Marianne Lorraine Trouvé, FSP, offers a warm and humanizing introduction to the life, holiness, and significance of the thirteenth-century Dominican priest. Sister Marianne Lorraine has spent years studying Saint Thomas Aquinas and his writings, making her the perfect guide to help you understand and appreciate the "Angelic Doctor." Learn how his personal struggles fueled his writing and shaped his life's mission, and find helpful entry-points for understanding his spiritual legacy and approaching the text of his works. This compact biography includes reflection questions, a prayer to Saint Thomas Aquinas, and a step-by-step guide on how to read an article of his most celebrated work, Summa Theologica.