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Summa Theologica – Treatise on Habits, Virtues & Vices | St. Thomas Aquinas Part 3

428 min • 15 augusti 2025
📖 Catholic Book Review (★★★★★)
St. Thomas Aquinas’s Summa Theologica, in this section Pars Prima Secundae (First Part of the Second Part), Treatise on Habits, Virtues, and Vices, remains one of the most profound expositions of Catholic moral theology ever written.

In these penetrating questions, Aquinas lays out the Church’s understanding of human habits, both good and bad, and how virtues—rooted in God’s grace—elevate the soul toward its final end, while vices enslave us to sin. He systematically explains the theological virtues (faith, hope, and charity) and the cardinal virtues (prudence, justice, fortitude, temperance), as well as their opposing vices, grounding each in Scripture, Church Tradition, and the reasoning of the great Fathers.

This section is indispensable for anyone seeking a deeper grasp of Catholic moral life, the nature of sanctity, and the spiritual battle for holiness. For Catholics, this is not mere academic philosophy—it is a practical roadmap for forming a virtuous life that prepares the soul for Heaven.

Listening to this audiobook is like sitting at the feet of the Angelic Doctor himself, receiving timeless wisdom that has shaped centuries of Catholic moral teaching. Final Verdict: ★★★★★ — Essential for all serious Catholic students of moral theology and spiritual formation.

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