St. Albert the Great (depicted above) was an apt student and teacher of philosophy – so much so that he became a Doctor of the Church. However, he also formed and taught a fellow Doctor of the Church and one of the greatest Catholic philosophers of all time: St. Thomas Aquinas. St. Albert, whose feast day is Nov. 15, was also known as a skilled mediator. Seek his intercession for wisdom and peace. Learn more at www.catholic.org.
Even the Blessed Virgin Mary had parents and other teachers who imparted their wisdom to her. On Nov. 21, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Presentation of Mary in the Temple. Her parents Joachim and Anne presented their daughter to be consecrated to God and to learn from the temple priests and older consecrated virgins. Help children understand that we are all consecrated to God in our baptism by sharing the video about Mary’s presentation at www.teachingcatholickids.com.