St. Thomas Aquinas’ skull just went on tour − here’s what the saint himself would have said about its veneration (The Conversation) — In a short but poignant text from his best-known work, ‘Summa Theologiae,’ Aquinas explained his views on venerating relics. The post St. Thomas Aquinas’ skull just went on tour − here’s what the saint himself would have said about its veneration appeared first on RNS.

When it comes to venerating St. Thomas Aquinas, are two heads better than one? (RNS) — In his triple jubilee year, the great Catholic theologian has been celebrated this year in academic conferences and expositions of his relics — resurrecting an old controversy about where his true head lies. The post When it comes to venerating St. Thomas Aquinas, are two heads better than one? appeared first on RNS.

Why you should get to know Thomas Aquinas, even 800 years after he lived (The Conversation) — The 13th-century theologian’s influences included Greek, Muslim and Jewish thinkers. The post Why you should get to know Thomas Aquinas, even 800 years after he lived appeared first on RNS.