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Saint Thorlac: Mentor in Wisdom
St. Thorlac never forgot the tutelage of Eyjolfur Saemundsson, priest and son of Saemundur the Learned, crediting his mentorship whenever he received praise. In turn, St. Thorlac himself mentored many people. When he furthered his studies, he did so intending to bring back what he had learned to his countrymen. He was an avid reader who encouraged others to read. When he wrote, it was for the edification of others. Even in his ordinary conversations, St. Thorlac was said to have sought out good and pure people in order to learn from their ways of living and then impart this knowledge to those in his care. He believed that wisdom was a gift from God… and he was most generous in wanting to share this gift with anyone he could.
St. Thorlac personally instructed young men in theology and matters of faith, including his nephew, Páll, who would himself go on to be named Bishop of Skálholt after his uncle’s death. He frequently instructed fellow priests in liturgical practices and strove, above all else, to live the ways of excellence he himself prescribed. (1)
St. Thorlac, Mentor in Wisdom: Pray For Us!