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On prayer and the contemplative life by Thomas, Aquinas, Saint

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Vocation vs. Familial Duty

"Does the pursuit of a divine vocation ever justify neglecting familial duties, or are these duties themselves a form of divine service?"

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S. Thomas Aquinas
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Reason vs. Mysticism

"Is divine truth best approached through rigorous logical reasoning, or through mystical experiences that transcend the limitations of the intellect?"

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S. Thomas Aquinas
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The Nature of Divine Intervention

"To what extent does God actively intervene in the world, and where does divine providence end and human agency begin?"

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S. Thomas Aquinas
Portrait of Brother Dominic of Caserta
Brother Dominic of Caserta
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The Value of Silence

"Is true spiritual growth best achieved through active engagement with the world, or through deliberate withdrawal into silence and contemplation?"

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S. Thomas Aquinas
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Blessed Albert the Great
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