The objective of this editorial is to show that a harmonious relationship between science and faith is possible, as exemplified by great saints of the Catholic Church. It begins with the definitions of science and faith, followed by an explanation of the apparent conflict between them. A few saints that constitute an example that a fruitful relationship between these two seemingly opposed realities has been possible are Saint Albert the Great, Saint John of the Cross, Saint Giuseppe Moscati, and Saint Edith Stein, among others, and this editorial highlights their deep contributions to the dialogue between faith and reason. This editorial ends with a brief discussion on whether it is possible to be both a scientist and a man of faith.
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Cortés, M. E., Del Río, J. P., & Vigil, P. (2015). The harmonious relationship between faith and science from the perspective of some great saints: A brief comment. *The Linacre Quarterly*, *82*(1), 3-7. https://doi.org/10.1179/0024363914Z.00000000097
Cortés ME, Del Río JP, Vigil P. The harmonious relationship between faith and science from the perspective of some great saints: A brief comment. Linacre Q. 2015;82(1):3-7. doi:10.1179/0024363914Z.00000000097
Cortés, M. E., et al. "The harmonious relationship between faith and science from the perspective of some great saints: A brief comment." *The Linacre Quarterly*, vol. 82, no. 1, 2015, pp. 3-7.
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