Thomas Aquinas is simply a giant -- of philosophy, theology, poetry, learning and teaching, counseling and advising -- and, if you asked him, of sinning!

It is used specially with regard to calling upon God or the saints, and hence it means prayer. Q. 1191. How do we show that by honoring the Saints we honor God Himself? A. We honor the Saints ...

They are not divine. Adoration of the saints has never been nor will ever be part of Catholic teaching or prayer. We venerate the saints. Veneration is the honor due to the excellence or ...