Measure for Measure

Thursday, January 28
Memorial of Thomas Aquinas, priest and doctor of the Church

Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274)

The “Catena Aurea”, Thomas Aquinas’ Golden Chain, is an encouraging dip into his mountain of writings.

As we celebrate the Eucharist on his Feast Day it is a wish to see a Catena Aurea, on specific passages on the Eucharistic

There is a reference, “Instructions for the feast of the Body and Blood of Christ” (Saint Thomas Aquinas). It is not easily found. . . .

Mark 4: 21-25 The measure with which you measure will be measured out to you, and still more will be given to you, who has, more will be given; -------------------------------------------- MEDITATION ------------------------------------------- The Measure We Measure With We ought to do good because all things are naturally intended to do good and whenever a person sacrifices himself, that is a sign of divine goodness. The goodness of God is poured forth in all things. It is a great indication of divine goodness that each creature is compelled to make some sacrifice ... We ought to do good because all things naturally desire goodness and tend to what is good. Goodness is that which is desired by all, even the sinner seeks goodness but it is only a fictitious good and not the real good which he seeks. The evil looks good to the sinner and for that reason he longs for it. … Saint Thomas Aquinas