God Is Mysterious, Naturally

Today is the memorial of Albert Magnus, known as Albert the Great, Bishop, Doctor of the Church.

Albert was known for his vast knowledge in all areas of learning. He was Saint Thomas Aquinas’ tutor, a man skilled in all the sciences of his age. Albert did not fear science; for him there was no contradiction between what he learned about the natural world through scientific observation and what he believed as a person of faith. People of mature faith have nothing to fear from scientific observations and methods. The more we learn about the natural world, the more we will appreciate both the limits of our own understanding and the mysterious ways of God.