Thomas Aquinas Quotes

We set forth our petitions before God, not in order to make known to Him our needs and desires, but rather so that we ourselves may realize that in these things it is necessary to turn to God for help.

Thomas Aquinas

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  Thomas Aquinas
  • God
  • Help
  • Desires