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Thomas Aquinas was an Italian Dominican friar and priest, the foremost Scholastic thinker, as well as one of the most influential philosophers and theologians in the Western tradition. A Doctor of the Church, he was from the county of Aquino in the Kingdom of Sicily. .. more

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Saint Thomas Aquinas @saintthomasaquinas.bsky.social · Jan 23

We do not pray to change divine decree, but only to obtain what God has decided will be obtained through prayer. In other words, as Saint Gregory says, by asking, men deserve to receive what the all powerful God has decreed from all eternity to give them.

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Saint Thomas Aquinas @saintthomasaquinas.bsky.social · 1d

I have loved you, says the Lord.
(Mal 1:2)

Te he amado, dice el Señor.
(Mal 1:2)

Saint Thomas Aquinas @saintthomasaquinas.bsky.social · 1d

Prayer to our Lord Jesus Christ Crucified

Oración a nuestro Señor Jesucristo Crucificado

Saint Thomas Aquinas @saintthomasaquinas.bsky.social · 2d

Let us hear the word of the Lord and keep it!

¡Hagamos la palabra del Señor y guardémosla!

Saint Thomas Aquinas @saintthomasaquinas.bsky.social · 2d

We are your people, the work of your hands!
(cf. Is 64:7-8)

¡Somos tu gente, el trabajo de tus manos!
(Cf. Es 64:7-8)

Saint Thomas Aquinas @saintthomasaquinas.bsky.social · 5d

Thy will be done!

¡Hágase tu voluntad!

Saint Thomas Aquinas @saintthomasaquinas.bsky.social · 9d

Straight are the paths of the Lord,
in them the just walk. (Hos 14:10)

Los caminos del Señor son rectos,
En ellos solo caminan. (Hos 14:10)

Saint Thomas Aquinas @saintthomasaquinas.bsky.social · 13d

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San Ignacio ruega por nosotros

Ignatius of Antioch - Wikipedia

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Saint Thomas Aquinas @saintthomasaquinas.bsky.social · 13d

You do not ask for holocaust and victim. Instead, here am I. (Ps 40:7c-8a)

No pides holocausto y víctima. En cambio, aquí estoy. (Sal 40:7c-8a)

Saint Thomas Aquinas @saintthomasaquinas.bsky.social · 19d

Praised be Jesus Christ, now and for ever!

¡Alabado sea Jesucristo, ahora y por los demperos!

Saint Thomas Aquinas @saintthomasaquinas.bsky.social · 20d

Lord, have mercy!

Señor, ten piedad

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Amigo de Frodo @bpdflores.bsky.social · 21d

The Voice of the Good Shepherd resounds in the voice of Peter. Listen to him.
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Apostolic Exhortation Dilexi te of the Holy Father Leo XIV on Love for the Poor (4 October 2025)

APOSTOLIC EXHORTATION DILEXI TE OF THE HOLY FATHER LEO XIV TO ALL CHRISTIANS ON LOVE FOR THE POOR [ Multimedia ] _____________________

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Saint Thomas Aquinas @saintthomasaquinas.bsky.social · 21d

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Catholic Social Teaching on Immigration and the Movement of Peoples

Utilizing This Resource in the ParishThe U.S. bishops' pastoral statement Welcoming the Stranger Among Us: Unity in Diversity is firmly grounded in the Churc...

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Amigo de Frodo @bpdflores.bsky.social · 24d

XXVII Sunday: Lk 17,5-10
-On the obedience of faith, and asking “¿quién habla?” if you don’t recognize the voice on the phone.
-Sobre la obediencia de la fe, y preguntar “¿quién habla?” si no reconoces la voz en el teléfono.
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Bishop Daniel E. Flores Twenty seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Homily

YouTube video by Catholic Diocese of Brownsville

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Saint Thomas Aquinas @saintthomasaquinas.bsky.social · 27d

Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.
(Mt 14:27)

Anímate, soy yo; no tengas miedo.
(Mt 14:27)

Saint Thomas Aquinas @saintthomasaquinas.bsky.social · 27d

In the presence of the angels I will bless you.
(Ps 138:1)

En presencia de los ángeles te bendeciré.
(Sal 138:1)

Saint Thomas Aquinas @saintthomasaquinas.bsky.social · 29d

The word of God remains in you.
(1 Jn 2:14)

La palabra de Dios permanece en ti.
(1 Jn 2:14)

Saint Thomas Aquinas @saintthomasaquinas.bsky.social · Sep 29

Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts!
(Is 6:3)

¡Santo, santo, santo es el Señor de los ejércitos!
(Es 6:3)

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Amigo de Frodo @bpdflores.bsky.social · Sep 28

26th Sunday (C), Lk 16, 19-31
-On Lazarus and the rich man in light of the Lord’s desire to create a new heart in us (Ez 37).
-Sobre Lázaro y el hombre rico a la luz del deseo del Señor de crear en nosotros un corazón nuevo (Ez 37).
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Bishop Daniel E. Flores Twenty sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Homily

YouTube video by Catholic Diocese of Brownsville

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Saint Thomas Aquinas @saintthomasaquinas.bsky.social · Sep 26

Heavenly Father we invoke your assistance. Be with us, watch over us, strike down evil and fill us with your Holy Spirit dear Lord.

Saint Thomas Aquinas @saintthomasaquinas.bsky.social · Sep 22

The kingdom of God is among you!
(cf. Lk 17:21)

¡El reino de Dios está entre vosotros!
(Cf. Lk 17:21)

Saint Thomas Aquinas @saintthomasaquinas.bsky.social · Sep 16

I, the Lord, am your God.
You shall not have other gods besides me.
(cf. Ex 20:2-3)

Yo, el Señor, soy tu Dios.
No tendrás otros dioses además de mí.
(Cf. Ex 20:2-3)

Saint Thomas Aquinas @saintthomasaquinas.bsky.social · Sep 15

Those who suffer in accord with God’s will hand their souls over to a faithful creator as they do good.
(1 Pt 4:19)

Aquellos que sufren de acuerdo con la voluntad de Dios entregarán sus almas a un creador fiel mientras hacen el bien.
(1 Pt 4:19)

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Amigo de Frodo @bpdflores.bsky.social · Sep 14

Feast of the Holy Cross
-On looking to the Cross of Christ for light and direction in angry times.
-Sobre mirar la Cruz de Cristo en busca de luz y dirección en tiempos de ira.
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Bishop Daniel E. Flores Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Homily

YouTube video by Catholic Diocese of Brownsville

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Saint Thomas Aquinas @saintthomasaquinas.bsky.social · Sep 14

Christ humbled himself, becoming obedient to death, even death on a cross. (cf. Phil 2:8)

Cristo se humilló, haciéndose obediente a la muerte, incluso a la muerte en una cruz. (cf. Fil 2:8)

Saint Thomas Aquinas @saintthomasaquinas.bsky.social · Sep 12

my own eyes have seen the salvation
which you have prepared in the sight of every people:
a light to reveal you to the nations
and the glory of your people Israel.
Glory to the Father….

Saint Thomas Aquinas @saintthomasaquinas.bsky.social · Sep 12

Canticle of Simeon
Protect us, Lord, as we stay awake; watch over us as we sleep, that awake, we may keep watch with Christ, and asleep, rest in his peace.
Lord, now you let your servant go in peace;
your word has been fulfilled:

Saint Thomas Aquinas @saintthomasaquinas.bsky.social · Sep 10

Love is patient. (1 Cor 13:4)

El amor es paciente. (1 Cor 13:4)

Saint Thomas Aquinas @saintthomasaquinas.bsky.social · Sep 7

You have been purchased at a price.
Do not become slaves to human beings.
(1 Cor 7:23)

Te han comprado a un precio.
No se conviertan en esclavos de los seres humanos.
(1 Cor 7:23)

Saint Thomas Aquinas @saintthomasaquinas.bsky.social · Sep 6

bread which you withhold belongs to the hungry: the clothing you shut away, to the naked: and the money you bury in the earth is the redemption and freedom of the penniless.

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Saint Thomas Aquinas @saintthomasaquinas.bsky.social · Sep 6

Whatever a man has in superabundance is owed, of natural right, to the poor for their sustenance. So Ambrosius says, and it is also to be found in the Decretum Gratiani: The