By Paul Brock, Church Militant - About a year before his death, Thomas was seen levitating in prayer with tears in his eyes in front of a crucifix. Our Lord said to Thomas, "You have written well of me, Thomas. What reward would you have for your labor?" His response: "Nothing but You, Lord."... St. Thomas died in the year 1274 — just before his 50th birthday. He received last rites and his final words were...