Three conditions are necessary for Penance: contrition, which is sorrow for sin, together with a purpose of amendment; confession of sins without any omission; and satisfaction by means of good works. Thomas Aquinas amendmentconditionconfession Change image and share on social
Clearly the person who accepts the Church as an infallible guide will believe whatever the Church teaches. Thomas Aquinas acceptchurchguide Change image and share on social
Man should not consider his material possession his own, but as common to all, so as to share them without hesitation when others are in need. Thomas Aquinas commonhesitationman Change image and share on social
In order for a war to be just, three things are necessary. First, the authority of the sovereign. Secondly, a just cause. Thirdly, a rightful intention. Thomas Aquinas authorityintentionorder Change image and share on social
The theologian considers sin mainly as an offence against God; the moral philosopher as contrary to reasonableness. Thomas Aquinas considercontrarygod Change image and share on social
To one who has faith, no explanation is necessary. To one without faith, no explanation is possible. Thomas Aquinas explanationfaith Change image and share on social
If the highest aim of a captain were to preserve his ship, he would keep it in port forever. Thomas Aquinas aimcaptainforever Change image and share on social
Well-ordered self-love is right and natural. Thomas Aquinas lovenaturalorder Change image and share on social
To live well is to work well, to show a good activity. Thomas Aquinas activitygoodlive Change image and share on social
