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“God wanted man to know him somehow through his creatures, and since no creature could fittingly reflect the infinite perfection of the Creator, he multiplied his creatures and gave a certain goodness and perfection to each of them so that from them we could judge the goodness and perfection of the Creator, who embraces infinite perfection in the perfection of his one and utterly simple essence.”

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Robert Bellarmine

Robert Bellarmine, born on October 4, 1542, and died on September 17, 1621, was a renowned saint and theologian from Italy. He had a profound impact on Roman Catholic theology, particularly in the fields of philosophy and theological education. Known as the 'Apologist of the Church,' Bellarmine is famous for his defense of the Catholic faith and his response to the Reformation movement. more

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