Exploration of Dominican Involvement with Universities and the Legacy of Mercy and Wisdom

The chapter delves into the evolving dynamics between universities and the Dominican Order, exploring the historical relationship and the changing perspectives towards Catholic education. It discusses the unique position of Thomas Aquinas's ideas on mercy and wisdom within the Order and how these concepts can inform modern challenges within universities today. The chapter concludes by emphasizing the importance of recognizing the primacy of the good before mercy and discussing the obstacles to human mercy while highlighting the comprehensive nature of true mercy.