Thomas Aquinas is simply a giant -- of philosophy, theology, poetry, learning and teaching, counseling and advising -- and, if you asked him, of sinning!

"Almighty God ... heavenly Father, You do not desire the death of a sinner, but rather that he should turn from his evil way and live: We pray, graciously turn from us those punishments which ...

In fact, celebrate the entire season with these thoughtful and thankful Christmas prayers that remind us all of the true ... of the Christ child. Almighty God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit bless ...

full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed are thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.