Thomas, Aquinas, Saint 1225?-1274 creator Pope, Hugh 1869-1946 text utu 2007 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "On Prayer and the Contemplative Life" by Saint Aquinas Thomas is a theological work written in the early 20th century. The text compiles teachings from the "Summa Theologica", focusing on themes of prayer, devotion, and the contemplative life. It aims to provide guidance on achieving union with God through prayer and contemplation, emphasizing the mystical aspects of the spiritual journey. At the start of the treatise, the translator outlines the necessity of mysticism in a world increasingly skeptical about science. The introduction discusses the significance of Saint Thomas Aquinas' teachings regarding the virtue of religion, devotion, and prayer, suggesting that they guide the believer toward a deeper understanding and relationship with God. The text also emphasizes the value of drawing on the insights of saints and mystics while warning against the dangers of misguided mysticism. This foundational context sets the stage for a detailed exploration of prayer and contemplative practices, encouraging readers to deepen their spiritual lives through reflection and action. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2007-08-10 Produced by Charlene Taylor, Ted Garvin, David King, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Prayer Thomas, Aquinas, Saint, 1225?-1274 Contemplation BX Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22295 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22295 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133519.0 22295