Aquinas Apr 2026

Aquinas wasn't just a "brain on a stick." He was a mystic who believed that the goal of all study is to "adore more deeply". In a world that often values "knowing" for the sake of winning arguments, Aquinas reminds us that we study to grow the soul.

Instead, he championed studiositas —the focused, disciplined pursuit of wisdom. He even left us "16 Precepts for Acquiring Knowledge," which include timeless advice like: aquinas

If you’re ready to dive in, don’t feel like you have to read the Summa from page one. It’s better treated as a reference book. Pick a topic that interests you—happiness, law, or friendship—and see how he systematically breaks down objections before offering his own clear synthesis. Final Thought Aquinas wasn't just a "brain on a stick