Dear Friends in Christ,

It is my privilege to write to you on behalf of the St. Thomas Aquinas Society. This Society, though young in number of years, has quite an impressive history in fulfilling its mission of prayer and education in our Catholic Faith. Truly, the love of its membership for our Catholic Faith is clear and inspiring.

The St. Thomas Aquinas Society hears the call of the Pope John Paul II to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world. The Society keeps our salt of Faith flavored and our lights of Faith trimmed that truly we may see our Faith as the lamp to light our way.

The Society takes to heart the prophetic call of our baptism and confirmation, to listen to the Word of God, to take it into our hearts and to live it and speak it courageously in its fullness, in all of its beauty and in all of its power. Their offerings nourish us with teachings, with prayer, and with Eucharistic celebrations.

What is particularly pleasing to me is the Society’s love of the Eucharist and their commitment to having the Eucharist as the centerpiece of their gatherings. The Eucharist is what identifies us as Catholics.

You will find in reviewing the history of St. Thomas Aquinas Society that their ministry has been and continues to be a great blessing to our diocese, to our city and to all who participate in the events they offer.

I give my blessing to the Society and to all of you who support the Society in prayer and in any way you can.