Summa in a Year Day 1: Summa in a Year Introduction
Aug 19, 2024
Explore the life and teachings of St. Thomas Aquinas in this engaging discussion. Learn what the Summa Theologiae is and why it’s essential for understanding Catholic theology. Discover the podcast's unique format of summarizing two questions daily to make Aquinas accessible. Hear how faith and reason coexist beautifully in Aquinas's philosophy. Finally, enjoy insights into Aquinas's life as a saint and thinker, with a focus on practical evangelization and everyday spirituality.
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Summa’s Purpose: Clear Instruction For Beginners
- The Summa Theologiae is a concise manual aiming to instruct beginners in Christian doctrine.
- Thomas designed it to avoid useless questions and present sacred doctrine clearly and briefly.
Prepare Before Reading The Summa
- Use this podcast to get a clear summary of two Summa questions per day before reading the text.
- Approach the Summa confidently armed with the podcast’s gist to learn more effectively.
Church Authority Endorses Aquinas
- The Church places the Summa very high among theological authorities, after Scripture and papal decrees.
- Popes Leo XIII and Pius X urged theologians and seminarians to study Aquinas as central to Catholic teaching.
