St. Thomas Aquinas (1225 - 1274) was one of the most influential theologians in history. Uniquely gifted and a tireless Dominican priest, he published over 60 theological manuscripts. He is most widely known for his "Summa Theologiae", a scholastic approach of defining "The Sum of Theology." He is widely regarded as an immensely influentialphilosopher, theologian, andjuristin the tradition ofscholasticism. He is the patron saint of students, teachers, universities, and schools. This prayer journal contains beautiful illustrations and a treasury of information to help increase your devotion: a thorough biography of St. Thomas Aquinas from the Catholic Encyclopedia that covers his life, his works, and his influence on the Catholic Church and the intellectual life; a novena; a collection of beautiful prayers written by St. Thomas Aquinas; quotes from the saint; and 69 lined pages for you the record your own notes and prayer intentions.