Today’s readings in Through the Church Fathers in a Year explore the themes of divine beauty, the allure of human praise, and the mystery of the Trinity. Augustine reflects on how love for created beauty draws the soul toward the divine, yet human admiration is often misguided. In his Confessions, he recounts his early fascination with worldly wisdom and the praise of men, contrasting it with the enduring truth of God. Thomas Aquinas, in Summa Theologica, examines the plurality of persons in God, showing how divine relations establish the distinction of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit while maintaining unity of essence. These readings challenge us to seek truth beyond fleeting admiration and to contemplate the nature of God’s triune being.
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