St. Albert the Great

"It is by the path of love, which is charity, that God draws near to man, and man to God. But where charity is not found, God cannot dwell. If, then, we possess charity, we posses God, for 'God is Charity' (1 John 4:8)."
- St. Albert the Great (d. 1280)

Today is the feast day of St. Albert the Great. St. Albert was born in either the late 12th century or early 13th century in Germany to wealthy and influential parents. Despite his family's opposition, Albert joined the Dominicans. He gained his knowledge at the University of Padua, and went on to teach at many places including the University of Paris. He was knowledgeable in numerous subjects including biology, chemistry, physics, astronomy, geography, metaphysics, mathematics, biblical studies, theology, etc. He taught and influenced St. Thomas Aquinas. He also defended the Dominicans, preached a crusade, strongly influenced the Church's stance on Aristotelian philosophy, and much more. He died in 1280, and is the patron saint of scientists and philosophers. He is also a Doctor of the Church. 

St. Albert the Great, pray for us!

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Picture Of And Information About St. Albert Taken From:

http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=144

http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/Saints/saint.aspx?id=1200

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