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
How is it they live in such harmony the billions of stars - when most men can barely go a minute without declaring war in their minds about someone they know. Thomas Aquinas barelybilliondeclare Change image and share on social
Sorrow can be alleviated by good sleep, a bath and a glass of wine. Thomas Aquinas alleviatebathglass Change image and share on social
Now this relaxation of the mind from work consists on playful words or deeds. Therefore it becomes a wise and virtuous man to have recourse to such things at times. Thomas Aquinas consistdeedman Change image and share on social
Reason in man is rather like God in the world. Thomas Aquinas godmanreason Change image and share on social
Not everything that is more difficult is more meritorious. Thomas Aquinas difficultmeritorious Change image and share on social
Pray thee, spare, thyself at times: for it becomes a wise man sometimes to relax the high pressure of his attention to work. Thomas Aquinas attentionhighman Change image and share on social
