{"product_id":"the-aquinas-catechism-a-simple-explanation-of-the-catholic-faith-by-the-churchs-greatest-theologian-9781928832102","title":"The Aquinas Catechism: A Simple Explanation of the Catholic Faith by the Church's Greatest Theologian","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe essentials of the Catholic Faith-- \u003cbr\u003eclearly \u0026amp; beautifully explained by one of the Church's greatest thinkers!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough St. Thomas Aquinas was one of the Church's most intellectually powerful theologians, few know that he also wrote a great deal that's well within the reach of ordinary believers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn fact, as you'll find in \u003ci\u003eThe Aquinas Catechism, \u003c\/i\u003e St. Thomas had a remarkable ability to communicate the Faith -- including both its most complex and its simplest elements -- in plain language. Here you'll find his deeply insightful, straightforward, and clear explanations of the Apostles' Creed, the Commandments, and the Sacraments -- as well as of the Our Father and the Hail Mary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn other words, this book will give you a basic course in the Catholic Faith, taught by the Church's greatest theologian.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLet him help you: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain a better grasp of Church doctrine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePray with greater fervor and understanding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReceive the Sacraments more worthily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn what God requires of you and why\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplain Church teachings to non-Catholic friends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover the scriptural sources of our Catholic Faith\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind remedies for moral weaknesses that still afflict you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlimpse the greatness of the Church's supernatural mission\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd much more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbove all, let St. Thomas teach you how to explain, defend, and live your Faith . . . with the clear-sighted wisdom of a saint!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eSt. Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274) was educated in Naples. He entered the Dominican Order in 1244 and devoted the rest of his life to comprehending God's Revelation through reason, contemplation, and prayer. In the course of a brilliant career, he preached widely throughout Europe and wrote over 100 volumes. St. Thomas died in 1274, was canonized in 1323, and was proclaimed a Doctor of the Universal Church in 1567.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Sophia Institute Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50617440436498,"sku":"9781928832102","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_142571e3-6400-431e-b61a-efc7850ed471.jpg?v=1732518614","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-aquinas-catechism-a-simple-explanation-of-the-catholic-faith-by-the-churchs-greatest-theologian-9781928832102","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}