The Aquinas Catechism

The essentials of the Catholic Faith-- clearly & beautifully explained by one of the Church's greatest thinkers!Although St. Thomas Aquinas was one of the Church's most intellectually powerful theologians, few know that he also wrote a great deal that's well within the reach of ordinary believers.In fact, as you'll find in The Aquinas Catechism, St. Thomas had a remarkable ability to communicate the Faith -- including both its most complex and its simplest elements -- in plain language. Here you'll find his deeply insightful, straightforward, and clear explanations of the Apostles' Creed, the Commandments, and the Sacraments -- as well as of the Our Father and the Hail Mary.In other words, this book will give you a basic course in the Catholic Faith, taught by the Church's greatest theologian.Let him help you: - Gain a better grasp of Church doctrine- Pray with greater fervor and understanding- Receive the Sacraments more worthily- Learn what God requires of you and why- Explain Church teachings to non-Catholic friends- Discover the scriptural sources of our Catholic Faith- Find remedies for moral weaknesses that still afflict you- Glimpse the greatness of the Church's supernatural mission- And much more!Above all, let St. Thomas teach you how to explain, defend, and live your Faith . . . with the clear-sighted wisdom of a saint!