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.