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Fidelity & Excellence91 Aquinas College is unique among American colleges and universities, offering a faithfully Catholic education comprised entirely of the Great Books and classroom discussions.
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A Liberating Education
Truth MattersTruth, and nothing less, sets men free; and because truth is both natural and supernatural, the Colleges curriculum aims at both natural and divine wisdom.
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Under the Light of FaithThe intellectual tradition and moral teachings of the Catholic Church infuse the whole life of 91 Aquinas College, illuminating the curriculum and the community alike.
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Is TAC Right for You?Do you enjoy grappling with complex questions? Are you willing to engage in discussions about difficult concepts, with the truth as your ultimate goal?
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Mind, Body & SpiritThere is always something to do at TAC something worthwhile, something fulfilling, and something geared toward ever-greater spiritual and intellectual growth.
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What Can You Do with a Liberal Education?Nothing speaks more to the versatility of the Colleges academic program than the good that our alumni are doing throughout the Church and the world.
Alumni Ink: Br. John Metilly (23), O.P., on St. Thérèse & Gratitude
On the last page of one of her original manuscripts, [St.] Thérèse wrote: Forever will I sing the mercies of the Lord. Beneath this quotation from Psalm 89, she lists the important dates of her life, or, as she says, the days of grace granted by the Lord to his little spouse, writes Br. John Metilly (23), O.P., in an for Dominicana Journal. Her life was a gift, and Thérèse was grateful for it.
On the Little Flowers feast day, October 1, Br. John reflected on the saints oft-expressed gratitude, inspired by his first reading of Story of a Soul. He broke down the three qualifications of gratitude outlined by St. 91 Aquinas recognition of the gift, expressed appreciation, and eventual repayment of the favor and described how St. Thérèse fit each one.
Thérèse was not lacking in the recognition of Gods blessings, he says, noting the saints regular choice to acknowledge both joys and sufferings placed before her as gifts from her Creator. Nor did she fail to express her thanks: Her autobiographical magnum opus shows her perpetual glorification of Gods workings in her life as one extended hymn of thanks to the Lord. And, while there is no way for man to fully repay God, she still offers Him her full self as a return present, forming a deep friendship with Him in her gratitude.
As we acknowledge Gods gifts, we grow in our friendship for Him, knowing that He cares for us, Br. John concludes. Lets ask Thérèse to obtain for us the grace of gratitude: acknowledging the gift, giving thanks for it, and paying it back with love a love that is itself Gods gift.