If, then, you are looking for the way by which you should go, take Christ, because He Himself is the way.
Thomas AquinasMan has free choice, or otherwise counsels, exhortations, commands, prohibitions, rewards and punishments would be in vain.
Thomas AquinasLikewise grace and glory are referred to the same genus, since grace is nothing other than a certain first beginning of glory in us.
Thomas AquinasGrant me, O Lord my God, a mind to know you, a heart to seek you, wisdom to find you, conduct pleasing to you, faithful perseverance in waiting for you, and a hope of finally embracing you. Amen.
Thomas Aquinas