"We call Saint Thomas the 'Angelic Doctor' for his spiritual wisdom and superhuman self-control. His teaching reaches to the very heights of heavenly contemplation. Even so, this spiritual man thinks you should sing 'God Bless America,' launch a barrage of fireworks, and eat a big ol' red, white, and blue popsicle today!
"'Are you serious?' you ask. 'Dead serious,' I reply.
"Piety toward the homeland is a duty of every citizen. We are to honor our country and love it like a child loves his parents. . . ."
In a recent commentary based on the writings of St. Thomas Aquinas, Brother Andrew Lyons, O.P.,
reflected on honoring our nation as we celebrate Independence Day.
To access Br. Andrew's complete post, please visit:
Dominicana: Thomas Says: Eat a Popsicle! (4 JUL 25)
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