Summa Contra Gentiles Book I: What Names Can Be Predicated of God

From Contemplating History

Saint Thomas Aquinas (1225 – 7 March 1274), was a Doctor of the Church, Philosopher, Theologian, Jurist, Dominican Friar, and Priest. Known as Doctor Angelicus "Angelic Doctor," and the Doctor Communis "Universal Doctor" his writings serve as a defense and proof of the validity of Christ's authority over all. The Summa contra Gentiles (also known as Liber de veritate catholicae fidei contra errores infidelium, "Book on the truth of the Catholic faith against the errors of the unbelievers"). The Summa contra Gentiles consists of four books. The structure of Saint Thomas's work is designed to proceed from general philosophical arguments for monotheism, to which Muslims and Jews are likely to consent even within their own respective religious traditions, before progressing to the discussion of specifically Christian doctrine. Book I begins with general questions of truth and natural reason, and from chapter 10 investigates the concept of a monotheistic God. Chapters 10 to 13 are concerned with the existence of God, followed by a detailed investigation of God's properties (chapters 14 to 102). When demonstrating a Truth about God which can be known through reason, St. Thomas gives multiple arguments, each proving the same Truth in a different way. Whether you are a history enthusiast, a student of religion, or simply curious about the impact of the Roman Catholic Church on the world, this playlist is designed to provide an informative and engaging journey through its captivating past. Subscribe to the Contemplating History channel for more educational content and immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of history.

The Coming Battle Between Pope Leo XIV & Artificial Intelligence

The Holy Rosary

Friday, the Sorrowful Mysteries, in Latin with Cardinal Burke.

The Life of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (1921–2021)

From The Romanian Monarchist

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (born Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark, later Philip Mountbatten; 10 June 1921– 9 April 2021), was the husband of Queen Elizabeth II. As such, he was the consort of the British monarch from his wife's accession on 6 February 1952 until his death in 2021, making him the longest-serving royal consort in history. Philip was born in Greece into the Greek and Danish royal families; his family was exiled from the country when he was eighteen months old. After being educated in France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, he joined the Royal Navy in 1939, when he was 18 years old. In July 1939, Philip began corresponding with the 13-year-old Princess Elizabeth, the elder daughter and heir presumptive of King George VI. During the Second World War, he served with distinction in the British Mediterranean and Pacific fleets. In the summer of 1946, the King granted Philip permission to marry Elizabeth, then aged 20. Before the official announcement of their engagement in July 1947, Philip stopped using his Greek and Danish royal titles and styles, became a naturalised British subject, and adopted his maternal grandparents' surname, Mountbatten. In November 1947, he married Elizabeth, was granted the style His Royal Highness and was created Duke of Edinburgh, Earl of Merioneth, and Baron Greenwich. Philip left active military service when Elizabeth ascended the throne in 1952, having reached the rank of commander. In 1957, he was created a British prince. Philip had four children with Elizabeth: Charles, Anne, Andrew, and Edward. A sports enthusiast, Philip helped develop the equestrian event of carriage driving. He was patron, president, or member of over 780 organisations, including the World Wide Fund for Nature, and served as chairman of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, a youth awards programme for people aged 14 to 24. Philip is the longest-lived male member of the British royal family. He retired from royal duties in 2017, aged 96, having completed 22,219 solo engagements and 5,493 speeches since 1952, and died at the age of 99 at Windsor Castle.

Does the Scientific Method Have Limitations? A Contemporary Scientist Explains

With Karin Öberg, PhD, Professor of Astronomy at Harvard University and leader of the Öberg Astrochemistry Group at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.

Korea Received the Faith From France, Now They're Sending It Back

In my years as a Catholic, I've known many priests from former "mission countries". One was from South Vietnam, another French mission country.

From Aleteia

By Theresa Civantos Barber

190 years since French missionaries struggled to enter Korea, priests from South Korea go as missionaries to France and other nations.

The 20th century saw Christianity decline in much of the Western world — but not in the East. And now, centuries after European missionaries carried Christianity to Asia, evangelization is happening in reverse.

On February 20, the Archdiocese of Seoul, Korea, gathered at Myeongdong Cathedral for a departure Mass that “carried an unusual historical symmetry”: 

Three priests were commissioned for overseas service — two to France and one to Japan — marking what Church leaders described as a symbolic reversal of Korea’s missionary past.

The most resonant posting is that of Father Lee Jun to the Diocese of Carcassonne and Narbonne in southern France. The region was home to Barthélemy Bruguière, the first Vicar Apostolic of Korea.

“It has been 190 years since our first Vicar Apostolic struggled to enter Korea,” Archbishop Peter Chung Soon-taick said in his homily. “Today we retrace his path in reverse, reconnecting that missionary road to his homeland. In a sense, the journey of Bishop Bruguière — from Carcassonne toward Joseon — is completed.”

That first vicar actually never made it to Korea: Authorities at the time were persecuting Christians, and they prevented him from entering the country despite his repeated attempts. But other French priests from the Paris Foreign Missions Society successfully entered the country soon after that — albeit illegally — bringing their faith and the sacraments to the bravely persevering Christian community.

Opposite trajectories

While Christianity declines in much of Europe, in other parts of the world — including India, Korea, and many African nations — the opposite is happening. 

Especially in South Korea, the Catholic Church is seeing explosive growth, with membership increasing by nearly 1,200% over the past 50 years to roughly 6 million people — about 11% of the population. 

The nation will host World Youth Day in Seoul in 2027, the first to be held in a country where Christians are a minority, and only the second to take place in Asia (after the Philippines).

Korea has a proud Catholic heritage as “the only country in history that evangelized itself,” when Korean scholars in the 1700s learned about Catholicism from reading Western books. 

Without any priests or missionaries among them, more than 4,000 Koreans were Christians by the time a priest missionary came to them.

An almost unbelievable prediction

Incredibly enough, at least one European intellectual guessed that missionaries from the East would come back to evangelize Europe someday.

Nobel Prize-winning Catholic writer Sigrid Undset predicted this scenario almost a century ago:

In 1927 she prophetically wrote in an essay that the number of the faithful would diminish in Europe, but also predicted that countries that once were evangelized by the West would send its missionaries from Latin America, Asia and Africa to bring the faith of our forefathers back.

Ninety-nine years after Undset wrote those words, her prediction came true.

It’s a remarkable historical moment, and a powerful witness to the vibrancy of the Korean Catholic Church. Korea’s CPBC News described the change “from mission Church to missionary Church”:

South Korea is now home to one of Asia’s most dynamic Catholic communities, with seminaries that produce more priests than are required for domestic service. Sending clergy abroad—once unthinkable—is becoming routine.

The growth of the Church in South Korea is blessing the Church around the world—what a fitting time for Seoul to host World Youth Day.

Pictured: Yakhyeon Catholic Church (Church of St Joseph), Seoul, South Korea

German Cardinal Denounces The New Synodal Religion

The Vatican Just Confirmed The Trump Attack Story Is Fake News

The Democrats just ran a political operation to manipulate Catholics ahead of the midterm elections in 2026, and a lot of people fell for it. A tense exchange happened in January between Vatican and Pentagon officials, but no one invoked the Avignon papacy.

Can You Pass a Medieval Math Exam?

From Tibees

This video is a look through a mathematics textbook from 1478, the Treviso Arithmetic.

Altar Servers Have a Biblical Precedent—And It’s Mind Blowing!

From Totus Catholica

Altar serving isn’t just a “church chore”—it’s a sacred duty rooted in divine commands found in Scripture itself. In this eye-opening video, we uncover the biblical precedent for altar servers, tracing their role back to the Levites, the Apostles, and even the angels. By the end of this video, you’ll never look at altar servers the same way again. 📌 Watch until the end to discover how altar servers are walking in the footsteps of saints, participating in a divine lineage, and helping bring Heaven to Earth during the Mass. ✨ What You’ll Learn in This Video: 📖 The Biblical Role of the Levites and Its Connection to Altar Servers 🌟 How Altar Servers Fulfil a Sacred Duty Established by God 👑 The Spiritual Impact of Serving at the Altar on Young People 🙏 Why Altar Servers Are Essential to the Liturgy—and Not Just Helpers 📚 Resources & Links Mentioned in This Video: 📖 Scripture References: Exodus 28:1–4 – The consecration of Aaron and his sons as priests Numbers 3:6–10 – The Levites’ role in assisting the priests 1 Chronicles 23:28–32 – Duties of the Levites in the Temple John 6:9 – The boy with the loaves and fish Matthew 19:14 – “Let the little children come to Me.” 🔗 Additional Resources: 📖 Pope John Paul II’s Letter to Altar Servers (2001): Encouragement and Insights 📖 Pope Benedict XVI on Liturgical Celebration: “It is something that enters into us from above.” 📖 Lives of Saints: St. Dominic Savio, Patron of Youth and Altar Servers 🙏 Support Our Mission: Donate/Support: https://tr.ee/cIPduM Follow & Engage Us on Socials: https://linktr.ee/totuscatholica 💬 Join the Discussion! Were you aware of the biblical precedent for altar servers? How has this revelation changed your perspective on their role in the Mass? Share your thoughts or questions below—I’d love to hear from you!