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The Saints Interpreting 'I have called you friends' (Jn 15:15) | Fr. Andrew Hofer, O.P.

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Exploring the Concept of Saints as Friends of God through Saint Thomas's Interpretation

This chapter discusses Saint Thomas' perspective on saints as friends of God, focusing on the beloved disciple as a model friend of God. It emphasizes contemplation and the contemplative life as crucial elements in fostering friendship with God, drawing insights from John 15:15 and the contemplative nature of John the Evangelist as depicted in Isaiah chapter six.

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