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Devoutly I Adore Thee: The Eucharistic Poetry and Prayer of St. Thomas Aquinas | Fr. Dominic Legge, O.P.

Jul 17, 2024

Fr. Dominic Legge discusses St. Thomas Aquinas' Eucharistic poetry, delving into symbolism, theological virtues, and the transformative power of encountering God in the Eucharist. Topics include transubstantiation, Adoro Te Devote prayer, symbolism of the pelican, and the thirst for divine glory.

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Fr. Dominic Legge, O.P.

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Aquinas emphasizes understanding truth for a deeper connection with God through prayer and love.

The Eucharist transforms into the body and blood of Christ, signifying a deeper spiritual reality instituted by Jesus Christ.

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Being a Thomist Helps in Knowing Truth and Connecting with God

Being a Thomist not only aids in understanding truth but also serves as a remedy for the mind, allowing for a deeper connection with God through prayer, praise, and love. Aquinas emphasized the importance of knowing sacred truth, particularly about God, as a means to enhance one's relationship with the divine.

Intro

16min

Understanding the Eucharist in St. Thomas Aquinas' Poetry

24min

Exploring Theological Virtues, Eucharistic Commemoration, and Spiritual Nourishment

3min

Symbolism of the Pelican and Thirst for God in the Eucharist

4min

Encountering God's Glory in the Eucharist

1min

This lecture was given on June 29th, 2024, at The Dominican House of Studies.

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About the Speaker:

Fr. Dominic Legge is the Director of the Thomistic Institute and Associate Professor in Systematic Theology at the Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. He is an Ordinary Member of the Pontifical Academy of St. Thomas Aquinas, and holds a J.D. from Yale Law School, a Ph.L. from the School of Philosophy of the Catholic University of America, and a doctorate in Sacred Theology from the University of Fribourg in Switzerland. He entered the Order of Preachers in 2001, after having practiced constitutional law for several years as a trial attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice. He has also taught at The Catholic University of America Law School and at Providence College. He is the author of The Trinitarian Christology of St. Thomas Aquinas (Oxford University Press, 2017).

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Devoutly I Adore Thee: The Eucharistic Poetry and Prayer of St. Thomas Aquinas | Fr. Dominic Legge, O.P.

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Deep dives

Being a Thomist Helps in Knowing Truth and Connecting with God

Understanding Aquinas's View on the Eucharist: The Significance of Sacraments

Exploring Aquinas's Insights on Perceiving Substance and Divinity

Aquinas's Poetic Expression: Unveiling Hidden Truths in Eucharistic Devotion

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