Aquinas was a polymath who dictated multiple books simultaneously to fellow monks. Yet, his greatest work, the Summa Theologiae , remains unfinished. Near the end of his life, he had a mystical experience that led him to stop writing entirely, famously saying, "All that I have written appears to be as so much straw after the things that have been revealed to me".
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Aquinas wasn't just a "brain on a stick." He was a mystic who believed that the goal of all study is to "adore more deeply". In a world that often values "knowing" for the sake of winning arguments, Aquinas reminds us that we study to grow the soul. Aquinas was a polymath who dictated multiple books
This "straw" is still considered one of the most sophisticated intellectual systems in history. For us, Aquinas offers a lesson in : the pursuit of truth is a lifelong journey, but even our greatest achievements are small compared to the mysteries of existence. 2. A Guide for the "Curious" (In a Good Way) Mass of Saint Thomas Aquinas 2026 - Dominican