Philippians 4:6
January 28, 2026
MONTHLY DEVOTIONAL FOR 28 JANUARY
January 28, 2026
HUMILITY IN GREATNESS
Saint Thomas Aquinas, though one of the greatest minds in Christian history, lived with deep humility. He sought truth not for personal glory but to serve God and the Church. His life reminds us that true wisdom bows before God and remains teachable.
FAITH AND REASON IN HARMONY
Thomas showed that faith and reason are not opposed but complementary. He believed that human intellect, when guided by faith, leads us closer to divine truth. His insight teaches us to use our minds responsibly while trusting in God’s revelation.
LOVE FOR TRUTH
For Saint Thomas, truth was sacred because God Himself is Truth. His tireless study was an act of worship. He inspires us to seek truth sincerely—in Scripture, prayer, learning, and daily discernment.
PRAYER AS THE SOURCE OF WISDOM
Despite his intellectual brilliance, Thomas relied deeply on prayer. He often prayed before writing or teaching, acknowledging that understanding flows from grace. His life teaches that spiritual insight is born more from prayer than from effort alone.
DETACHMENT AND SINGLE-HEARTEDNESS
Near the end of his life, Thomas called his writings “straw” compared to the glory of God. This reveals his detachment from achievements and his longing for God alone. He invites us to hold earthly success lightly and desire eternal wisdom above all.
EUCHARISTIC DEVOTION
Saint Thomas had a profound love for the Eucharist, composing hymns that the Church still prays today. His devotion points us to the Eucharist as the heart of Christian life, where knowledge gives way to loving adoration.
