Pints With Aquinas LOVE: What is it REALLY? | Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.
Jul 6, 2024
Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. delves into St. Thomas Aquinas' teachings on love, discussing its three categories and how they manifest in daily life. Love is explored as both an emotion and a choice, essential for unity with God.
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The Diverse Meanings of Love
- The word "love" is used in various ways, encompassing emotions, choices, and relationships.
- These diverse uses share a common thread, reflecting different facets of love's nature.
The Divine Source of Love
- True love originates externally, a gift from a higher power.
- This divine love empowers us and enables us to participate in God's gift.
Love as the Essence of Christian Perfection
- Without love, we are like a "crashing gong" or "tingling cymbal," empty noise lacking harmony.
- Love is the substance of Christian perfection, drawing all virtues towards God.