My Way of Life

by Walter Farrell, Martin J. Healy

Overview

Here is presented the masterpiece of St. Thomas -- the Summa Theologica -- in simplified form. This vast summary of Thomistic teaching which deals with every worthwhile truth from A to Z, from the attributes of God to the zeal of man has been distilled into this little volume. It is, in truth, a miniature and simple Summa for everyman.

As its name signifies, the Summa Theologica of St. Thomas is the sum total of all theological knowledge, a vast synthesis in which is unfolded all that can be known of God and man. It is divided into three parts which deal with God, man and the God-man, respectively. It comprises 38 tracts, 631 questions, about 3,000 articles, 10,000 objections and their answers.

Obviously all of this vast material is not contained in this small volume. However, an earnest effort has been made by the authors to translate and re-present St. Thomas in concise form for the use of everyman.

The Confraternity of the Precious Blood in presenting this volume, aims to do for the Summa of St. Thomas what it has already done for the Missal--to place it into the hands of all men. The millions who have found Father Stedman's "My Sunday Missal" so helpful and practical for the Mass of the Altar will find "My Way of Life" equally helpful and practical for the "Mass of Life".

St. Thomas begins the Prologue to his great work with these words: "Because a teacher of Catholic truth ought not only to teach the learned but also to instruct the beginners, in accordance with the words of the Apostle: As unto little ones in Christ, I gave you milk to drink, not meat (1 Cor. 3/1,2) we purpose in this book to treat of whatever belongs to the Christian religion in such a way as may tend to the instruction of beginners."

The volume, here presented, is in full accord with the purpose of St. Thomas. It brings his message from the halls of learning out into the market place and into the home. While primarily meant for everyman, it is profound enough for the most erudite. Hence it can be readily recommended to father and mother, sister and brother, to the high-school and college student, to the convert, the study and Newman Club, to the Confraternity class, to the religious and the priest, in a word, it can be recommended to everyone.

Part I. God and His Creatures
Chapter I. The One God
Chapter II. Knowledge and Love of God
Chapter III. The Trinity
Chapter IV. Creation
Chapter V. The Angels
Chapter VI. Man And His World
Chapter VII. God's Work In The World
Chapter VIII. Creatures' Work in World Government

Part IIA. Man: The Image of God
Chapter I. The Nature of Happiness
Chapter II. Human Acts: Steps to Happiness
Chapter III. Happiness and Morality
Chapter IV. Happiness and the Passions
Chapter V. Happiness and Habit
Chapter VI. Happiness and Virtue
Chapter VII. Unity in Human Action
Chapter VIII. Striving for Happiness
Chapter IX. God and Human Happiness
Chapter X. Sin and Unhappiness
Chapter XI. The Causes of Sin
Chapter XII. The Effects of Sin
Chapter XIII. Law: The Road-Map to Happiness
Chapter XIV. Grace: The Gift of Happiness

Part IIB. The Divine Life in Man
Chapter I. Happiness of Mind
Chapter II. Happiness of Heart
Chapter III. Friendship with God
Chapter IV. Prudence: Happiness in Action
Chapter V. Justice: Happiness in Society
Chapter VI. Religion: Happiness in the Service of God
Chapter VII. Happiness in the Service of Man
Chapter VIII. Fortitude: Happiness and Heroism
Chapter IX. Temperance: Happiness and Control
Chapter X. Intimations of Happiness

Part III. The God-Man
Chapter I. The Incarnation
Chapter II. Mary: The Virgin Mother of God
Chapter III. Christ: The Savior
Chapter IV. The Sacramental System
Chapter V. Baptism and Confirmation
Chapter VI. The Holy Eucharist
Chapter VII. Penance
Chapter VIII. Extreme Unction
Chapter IX. Holy Orders
Chapter X. Matrimony
Chapter XI. The End and The Beginning

Product Details

BN ID:	2940161941423
Publisher:	Ravenio Books
Publication date:	09/03/2018
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	460 KB