Scripture- St. Thomas Aquinas was a fan of the gospel of John. Thomas liked it so much he wrote a commentary about it, which would become very popular in the Middle Ages. The commentary was St. Thomas’ personal response to the Word of God Incarnate as stated in the abstract and divine words of John.
The sun is a popular symbol for St. Thomas Aquinas.
Pope Pius XI said that the sun was his symbol because "he both brings the light of learning into the minds of men and fires their hearts and wills with the virtues." |
The ox is a symbol for St. Thomas Aquinas on account of both his size and quietness in class
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