SaintCast #113 – “The Dumb Ox,” St. Thomas Aquinas

High on a rocky ledge in what was once the kingdom of Sicily, this cousin of the emperor Frederick II contemplated his future while a prisoner in his own family’s castle.  Who would have thought that he would come to be recognized as one of the greatest minds of the Catholic Church. . .The quiet demeanor of this humble giant of a man led others to believe he was a dunce.  But Aquinas’s theology and writings were anything but simple.  Tune in to hear the life story of “the Angelic Doctor” of the Catholic Church, author of some of the Church’s most beloved hymns, and perhaps the greatest theologian in the history of Christianity.

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Paul Camarata

Dr. Paul has always been fascinated by the lives of the Saints, and has been podcasting about it since 2006. He lives in the Kansas City area with his wife and three kids, enjoys running, playing piano, and spending time at home. In his spare time, he also does neurosurgery.

One Response to “SaintCast #113 – “The Dumb Ox,” St. Thomas Aquinas”

  1. Right on Paul, this one was great. I’m a big fan of Aquinas. I love the saint profiles the best…especially with all the beautiful music you always seem to find.

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