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1001 2, 182 | paramount in relation to the ~perfection that regards the other virtues.~
1002 2, 182 | 1/1~OBJ 3: Further, the perfection of the Christian life, as
1003 2, 182 | impossible. Yet ~it prescribes perfection according to Mt. 5:48, "
1004 2, 182 | stated above (A[1]), the perfection of the Christian ~life consists
1005 2, 182 | consists in charity. Now perfection implies a certain universality ~
1006 2, 182 | may consider a threefold perfection. One is absolute, ~and answers
1007 2, 182 | as He is ~lovable. Such perfection as this is not possible
1008 2, 182 | Body Para. 2/3~Another perfection answers to an absolute totality
1009 2, 182 | it possibly can; and such perfection as this is not possible
1010 2, 182 | Body Para. 3/3~The third perfection answers to a totality neither
1011 2, 182 | no carnal desires is the perfection of charity." Such ~perfection
1012 2, 182 | perfection of charity." Such ~perfection as this can be had in this
1013 2, 182 | charity apart from this ~perfection, wherefore it is necessary
1014 2, 182 | possible apart from this perfection, for ~instance in those
1015 2, 182 | speaking there of heavenly perfection which ~is not possible to
1016 2, 182 | in comparison with the perfection of heaven.~Aquin.: SMT SS
1017 2, 182 | we may observe a twofold perfection: one ~without which charity
1018 2, 182 | have charity. The latter ~perfection may be considered in three
1019 2, 182 | 1~Whether, in this life, perfection consists in the observance
1020 2, 182 | seem that, in this life, perfection consists in the ~observance
1021 2, 182 | is a ~counsel. Therefore perfection regards the counsels and
1022 2, 182 | salvation. Therefore, if the perfection of ~the Christian life consists
1023 2, 182 | commandments, it follows ~that perfection is necessary for salvation,
1024 2, 182 | 1/1~OBJ 3: Further, the perfection of the Christian life is
1025 2, 182 | stated above (A[1]). Now the perfection of charity, ~seemingly,
1026 2, 182 | commandments, since ~the perfection of charity is preceded both
1027 2, 182 | My word." ~Therefore the perfection of life regards not the
1028 2, 182 | and the prophets." Now the perfection of charity, in respect of ~
1029 2, 182 | Therefore it ~would seem that perfection consists in the observance
1030 2, 182 | Para. 1/2~I answer that, Perfection is said to consist in a
1031 2, 182 | Primarily and essentially the perfection of the Christian ~life consists
1032 2, 182 | pointing, as it does, to perfection - for ~instance in the words, "
1033 2, 182 | Consequently it is evident that perfection consists essentially ~in
1034 2, 182 | Why then should not this perfection be prescribed to man, ~although
1035 2, 182 | instrumentally, however, perfection consists in the ~observance
1036 2, 182 | s wealth, these are not perfection ~but means to perfection,
1037 2, 182 | perfection ~but means to perfection, since not in them does
1038 2, 182 | them does the school of perfection ~find its end, but through
1039 2, 182 | ascend by these steps to the perfection of ~charity."~Aquin.: SMT
1040 2, 182 | indicated as being ~the way to perfection by the words, "Go, sell
1041 2, 182 | something else is added wherein perfection consists, when ~He said, "
1042 2, 182 | are means of attaining to perfection, since it is thus ~expressed: "
1043 2, 182 | Perf. Justit. viii) "the perfection ~of charity is prescribed
1044 2, 182 | any way whatever. Now the perfection of Divine love is a matter
1045 2, 182 | exception, so that even the perfection of heaven ~is not excepted
1046 2, 182 | measure one attains to the perfection of Divine ~love. The lowest
1047 2, 182 | fails from this ~degree of perfection nowise fulfils the precept.
1048 2, 182 | intermediate ~degrees of perfection, provided one attain to
1049 2, 182 | Just as man has a certain perfection of his nature as soon ~as
1050 2, 182 | soon ~as he is born, which perfection belongs to the very essence
1051 2, 182 | while there is another perfection which he acquires by growth, ~
1052 2, 182 | growth, ~so again there is a perfection of charity which belongs
1053 2, 182 | while there is another perfection of charity ~even in this
1054 2, 182 | perfect is in the state of perfection?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[184] A[
1055 2, 182 | perfect is in the state of ~perfection. For, as stated above (A[
1056 2, 182 | ad 3), just as bodily perfection ~is reached by bodily growth,
1057 2, 182 | bodily growth, so spiritual perfection is acquired by ~spiritual
1058 2, 182 | already reached spiritual perfection, one is in the state of ~
1059 2, 182 | one is in the state of ~perfection.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[184] A[
1060 2, 182 | one is in the state ~of perfection.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[184] A[
1061 2, 182 | seemingly, whoever ~has perfection, for this very reason has
1062 2, 182 | reason has the state of perfection.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[184] A[
1063 2, 182 | Some are in the state of perfection, who are wholly ~lacking
1064 2, 182 | other hand some have the perfection ~of life, who nevertheless
1065 2, 182 | nevertheless have not the state of perfection.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[184] A[
1066 2, 182 | said to be in the state of ~perfection, not through having the
1067 2, 182 | things that pertain to perfection. Moreover it happens that
1068 2, 182 | without being in the state of perfection, and ~some in the state
1069 2, 182 | and ~some in the state of perfection without being perfect.~Aquin.:
1070 2, 182 | man reaches the state of perfection in relation ~to the Divine
1071 2, 182 | does not reach the state of perfection except by growth in ~respect
1072 2, 182 | prelates are in the state of perfection?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[184] A[
1073 2, 182 | are not in the state of ~perfection. For the state of perfection
1074 2, 182 | perfection. For the state of perfection differs from the state of
1075 2, 182 | assigned to the state of perfection.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[184] A[
1076 2, 182 | who have not the ~inward perfection of charity. Therefore, if
1077 2, 182 | prelates ~are in the state of perfection, it would follow that all
1078 2, 182 | as stated above (A[1]), perfection is measured according ~to
1079 2, 182 | seem that the state of ~perfection should be ascribed to the
1080 2, 182 | Eccl. Hier. v) ascribes perfection to ~bishops as being perfecters,
1081 2, 182 | required for the state ~of perfection a perpetual obligation to
1082 2, 182 | to things pertaining to perfection, ~together with a certain
1083 2, 182 | God, wherein consists the perfection of ~the present life. Hence
1084 2, 182 | in a ~Godlike union and a perfection beloved of God" [*Cf. Q[
1085 2, 182 | to things pertaining to ~perfection when they take up the pastoral
1086 2, 182 | sake, ~but for the sake of perfection; hence it is only to the
1087 2, 182 | is only to the state of ~perfection that some are admitted under
1088 2, 182 | Those who enter the state of perfection do not profess to ~be perfect,
1089 2, 182 | perfect, but to tend to perfection. Hence the Apostle says (
1090 2, 182 | who takes up the state of perfection is not guilty of lying ~
1091 2, 182 | the intention of reaching perfection.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[184] A[
1092 2, 182 | charity. But an act of ~perfection does not suffice to make
1093 2, 182 | suffice to make the state of perfection, as stated ~above (A[4]).~
1094 2, 182 | prelates are in the state of perfection?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[184] A[
1095 2, 182 | prelates are in a state of ~perfection. For Jerome commenting on
1096 2, 182 | bishops are in the state of ~perfection. Therefore those priests
1097 2, 182 | also are in the state of perfection.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[184] A[
1098 2, 182 | But this belongs ~to the perfection of charity, as stated above (
1099 2, 182 | also are in the state of ~perfection.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[184] A[
1100 2, 182 | Hence ~it is evident that perfection is ascribed to bishops only.~
1101 2, 182 | to things pertaining to perfection, except in so ~far as in
1102 2, 182 | the things pertaining to ~perfection, as we shall state further
1103 2, 182 | placed simply in the state of perfection, although inward perfection
1104 2, 182 | perfection, although inward perfection is ~required in order that
1105 2, 182 | they placed in the state of perfection on ~the part of the cure
1106 2, 182 | he were in the state of ~perfection; for "no man putting his
1107 2, 182 | they are in the state of perfection, cannot abandon the episcopal ~
1108 2, 182 | prelates are in the state of perfection, but only ~bishops.~Aquin.:
1109 2, 182 | an office pertaining to ~perfection rather than that they attain
1110 2, 182 | they attain the state of perfection.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[184] A[
1111 2, 182 | Para. 1/1~OBJ 2: Further, perfection consists more especially
1112 2, 182 | patient." Now in the genus of perfection ~according to Dionysius (
1113 2, 182 | evident that the state of perfection is more ~excellent in bishops
1114 2, 182 | essential, but a means, ~to perfection, as stated above (A[3]).
1115 2, 182 | nothing hinders the state of ~perfection from being without renunciation
1116 2, 182 | this belongs directly to perfection. Hence ~Augustine says (
1117 2, 182 | whole life to the ~quest of perfection, whereas the parish priest
1118 2, 182 | order to enter the state of perfection. ~This very fact shows the
1119 2, 182 | of the deed ~adds to the perfection of virtue; but the difficulty
1120 2, 182 | obstacles sometimes lessens the perfection of virtue - for ~instance,
1121 2, 183 | reasons. First, because perfection of life is a ~prerequisite
1122 2, 183 | pastoral office to him, whereas perfection is not a prerequisite of
1123 2, 183 | the latter is the way to perfection. Hence our ~Lord did not
1124 2, 183 | Dionysius (Eccl. Hier. vi), ~perfection pertains actively to the
1125 2, 183 | order to bring others to perfection, but not in order to be
1126 2, 183 | order to be brought to ~perfection. Now it is presumptuous
1127 2, 183 | presumptuous to tend to perfection. Secondly, because he who
1128 2, 183 | 1/3~I answer that, The perfection of the episcopal state consists
1129 2, 183 | Para. 1/1~Reply OBJ 1: The perfection of religious and that of
1130 2, 183 | standpoints. For it belongs to the perfection of ~a religious to occupy
1131 2, 183 | whereas ~it belongs to the perfection of a bishop to occupy oneself
1132 2, 183 | Further, it belongs to the perfection of the bishop's state that ~
1133 2, 183 | has professed the state of perfection to forsake altogether the ~
1134 2, 183 | things that pertain to perfection. Therefore it would seem
1135 2, 183 | devoting himself to works of perfection ~in a monastery.~Aquin.:
1136 2, 183 | he embraces the ~state of perfection as regards one kind of perfection;
1137 2, 183 | perfection as regards one kind of perfection; and if he be ~hindered
1138 2, 183 | bound to another kind of ~perfection, so as to be obliged to
1139 2, 183 | poverty is requisite for perfection. Now bishops are in the
1140 2, 183 | bishops are in the state of ~perfection. Therefore it would seem
1141 2, 183 | Q[184], A[3], ad 1) the perfection of the ~Christian life does
1142 2, 183 | conduces instrumentally to the perfection of life. ~Hence it does
1143 2, 183 | poverty there is ~greater perfection; indeed the highest perfection
1144 2, 183 | perfection; indeed the highest perfection is compatible with ~great
1145 2, 183 | religious state pertains ~to perfection, as a way of tending to
1146 2, 183 | as a way of tending to perfection, while the episcopal ~state
1147 2, 183 | episcopal ~state pertains to perfection, as a professorship of perfection.
1148 2, 183 | perfection, as a professorship of perfection. Hence the ~religious state
1149 2, 183 | chair, and as disposition to perfection. Now the disposition ~is
1150 2, 183 | voided at the advent of perfection, except as regards what ~
1151 2, 183 | perchance is incompatible with perfection, whereas as to that wherein
1152 2, 183 | wherein it ~is in accord with perfection, it is confirmed the more.
1153 2, 183 | office, are a ~safeguard of perfection, such as continence, poverty,
1154 2, 183 | dignity as disposition to perfection. Now the particular is ~
1155 2, 183 | is still ~necessary when perfection has been attained.~Aquin.:
1156 2, 184 | religion implies a state of perfection?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[186] A[
1157 2, 184 | does not imply a state of perfection. ~For that which is necessary
1158 2, 184 | not seemingly pertain to ~perfection. But religion is necessary
1159 2, 184 | not denote the state of perfection.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[186] A[
1160 2, 184 | not denote the state of perfection.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[186] A[
1161 2, 184 | 3: Further, the state of perfection is distinct from the state
1162 2, 184 | not denote ~the state of perfection.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[186] A[
1163 2, 184 | opposed to the ~state of perfection; hence Dionysius (Eccl.
1164 2, 184 | religion is not the state of perfection.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[186] A[
1165 2, 184 | degrees to mount to ~the perfection of charity." Now things
1166 2, 184 | religious belong to the state of perfection.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[186] A[
1167 2, 184 | to God, are united to the perfection beloved of Him.~Aquin.:
1168 2, 184 | they possess." Now the perfection of man consists in adhering
1169 2, 184 | religion denotes ~the state of perfection.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[186] A[
1170 2, 184 | worship of God belongs to perfection.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[186] A[
1171 2, 184 | who are in the state of ~perfection are called religious.~Aquin.:
1172 2, 184 | religion denotes the ~state of perfection by reason of the end intended.
1173 2, 184 | whoever is in the state of perfection is already perfect, but ~
1174 2, 184 | perfect, but ~that he tends to perfection. Hence Origen commenting
1175 2, 184 | chiefly that we might ~obtain perfection by means of certain exercises,
1176 2, 184 | professes the ~state of perfection. Therefore every religious
1177 2, 184 | pertain to the state of perfection.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[186] A[
1178 2, 184 | requisite for the state of perfection to ~fulfil all the counsels,
1179 2, 184 | religious who is in the state of perfection is bound to ~fulfil whatever
1180 2, 184 | fulfil whatever pertains to perfection: and such are the counsels.~
1181 2, 184 | that, A thing pertains to perfection in three ways. First, ~essentially,
1182 2, 184 | precepts of charity belongs to perfection. Secondly, a ~thing belongs
1183 2, 184 | Secondly, a ~thing belongs to perfection consequently: such are those
1184 2, 184 | things that ~result from the perfection of charity, for instance
1185 2, 184 | Thirdly, a thing belongs to perfection instrumentally and dispositively, ~
1186 2, 184 | been stated (A[1]) that the perfection of charity is the end ~of
1187 2, 184 | exercise ~for the attainment of perfection, which men strive to reach
1188 2, 184 | things that result ~from the perfection of charity, although he
1189 2, 184 | all the practices whereby ~perfection may be attained, but only
1190 2, 184 | professes to endeavor to attain perfection; even as he ~who enters
1191 2, 184 | he despises to ~tend to perfection.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[186] A[
1192 2, 184 | is a certain wholeness of perfection which cannot be ~omitted
1193 2, 184 | is required for religious perfection?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[186] A[
1194 2, 184 | required for religious ~perfection. For that which it is unlawful
1195 2, 184 | belong to the state of perfection. But it would seem to be
1196 2, 184 | requisite for religious perfection.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[186] A[
1197 2, 184 | is not ~requisite for the perfection of religious life.~Aquin.:
1198 2, 184 | does not pertain to the perfection of life.~Aquin.: SMT SS
1199 2, 184 | 4: Further, the ultimate perfection of man consists in happiness. ~
1200 2, 184 | requisite for religious ~perfection.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[186] A[
1201 2, 184 | not pertain to religious perfection.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[186] A[
1202 2, 184 | hold of the very height of ~perfection, while they aim at higher
1203 2, 184 | hold of the very height ~of perfection. Therefore it belongs to
1204 2, 184 | school for attaining to the perfection of charity. For ~this it
1205 2, 184 | in the attainment of the perfection of charity the ~first foundation
1206 2, 184 | a nature to hinder ~the perfection of charity, especially by
1207 2, 184 | directed to the attainment of ~perfection, but rather to the effect
1208 2, 184 | effect that, in virtue of the perfection ~which he already has, a
1209 2, 184 | profession of ~learning to obtain perfection.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[186] A[
1210 2, 184 | is required for religious perfection?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[186] A[
1211 2, 184 | required for ~religious perfection. For all perfection of the
1212 2, 184 | religious perfection. For all perfection of the Christian life began
1213 2, 184 | requisite ~for religious perfection.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[186] A[
1214 2, 184 | Further, the first example of perfection is shown to us in the ~person
1215 2, 184 | requisite for religious perfection.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[186] A[
1216 2, 184 | is required for religious perfection is to be ~found in every
1217 2, 184 | life. Therefore religious perfection does not require perpetual ~
1218 2, 184 | Therefore religious perfection requires continence.~Aquin.:
1219 2, 184 | requisite for religious perfection. Wherefore just as Vigilantius
1220 2, 184 | Para. 1/1~Reply OBJ 1: The perfection not only of poverty but
1221 2, 184 | of the hope of attaining perfection, he admitted to the state
1222 2, 184 | admitted to the state of ~perfection those even who were married.
1223 2, 184 | the patriarchs of old had perfection of mind together ~with wealth
1224 2, 184 | virtue that he can attain to perfection though rich and ~married;
1225 2, 184 | obedience belongs to religious perfection?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[186] A[
1226 2, 184 | not belong to religious ~perfection. For those things seemingly
1227 2, 184 | seemingly belong to religious perfection, ~which are works of supererogation
1228 2, 184 | not belong to religious perfection.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[186] A[
1229 2, 184 | requisite for religious perfection, it ~would follow that it
1230 2, 184 | to pertain to ~religious perfection.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[186] A[
1231 2, 184 | the contrary, Religious perfection consists chiefly in the
1232 2, 184 | obedience belongs to religious perfection.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[186] A[
1233 2, 184 | exercise for tending to perfection. Now those who are being ~
1234 2, 184 | requisite for ~religious perfection.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[186] A[
1235 2, 184 | pertaining to the practice of perfection belongs properly ~to religious.
1236 2, 184 | who have not ~attained to perfection, acquire perfection by obeying,
1237 2, 184 | attained to perfection, acquire perfection by obeying, while those
1238 2, 184 | who ~have already acquired perfection are most ready to obey,
1239 2, 184 | directed to the acquisition of perfection, but as ~maintaining themselves
1240 2, 184 | in that which belongs to perfection.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[186] A[
1241 2, 184 | requisite for religious perfection that poverty, ~continence,
1242 2, 184 | requisite for religious perfection ~that the three aforesaid,
1243 2, 184 | a vow. For the school of perfection is founded on the ~principles
1244 2, 184 | our Lord in formulating perfection ~(Mt. 19:21) said: "If thou
1245 2, 184 | it suffices for religious perfection that ~one keep poverty,
1246 2, 184 | requisite for religious perfection.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[186] A[
1247 2, 184 | who attain the summit of perfection," as a gloss ~[*Cf. Moral.
1248 2, 184 | requisite for ~religious perfection.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[186] A[
1249 2, 184 | religious to be in the state of perfection, ~as shown above (Q[174],
1250 2, 184 | A[5]). Now the state of perfection requires an ~obligation
1251 2, 184 | obligation to whatever belongs to perfection: and this obligation ~consists
1252 2, 184 | obedience belong to the perfection of the Christian life. Consequently ~
1253 2, 184 | declared that it belongs to the perfection of life ~that a man follow
1254 2, 184 | requisite for religious perfection.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[186] A[
1255 2, 184 | says (Moral. ii) religious perfection requires ~that a man give "
1256 2, 184 | right to say that religious perfection consists in these ~three
1257 2, 184 | right to say that religious ~perfection consists in these three
1258 2, 184 | these three vows. For the perfection of life ~consists of inward
1259 2, 184 | to things belonging ~to perfection. Therefore vows of inward
1260 2, 184 | the practice of tending to perfection. But there ~are many other
1261 2, 184 | pertaining to the state of perfection.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[186] A[
1262 2, 184 | pertains to the practice of ~perfection. Therefore the vow of obedience
1263 2, 184 | practice of tending to the perfection of charity: ~secondly, as
1264 2, 184 | regards the practice of perfection a man is required to remove ~
1265 2, 184 | for it is in this that the perfection of charity consists. Such ~
1266 2, 184 | vow ~is directed is the perfection of charity, since all the
1267 2, 184 | appetite, which hinder the ~perfection of life, there was need
1268 2, 184 | accordingly as the ~state of perfection requires, there was need
1269 2, 184 | since ~religious tend to the perfection of virtue it becomes them
1270 2, 184 | religious vows. For the perfection of the religious life was ~
1271 2, 184 | it is ~more pertinent to perfection than the vow of poverty,
1272 2, 184 | matters relating to the perfection of life, for he cannot exempt
1273 2, 184 | perfect, but to tend to perfection, to which ~the contempt
1274 2, 184 | to which ~the contempt of perfection is opposed.~Aquin.: SMT
1275 2, 184 | the state of ~holiness and perfection are the most deplorable,
1276 2, 184 | who are in the state of ~perfection, other things being equal,
1277 2, 184 | raised ~him to the state of perfection. Thus the Apostle says (
1278 2, 185 | to the attainment of the perfection of charity, ~consisting
1279 2, 185 | they profess the state of perfection. Now ~the apostles worked
1280 2, 185 | religious are in the state of perfection. But it is more ~perfect
1281 2, 185 | are bound to imitate the perfection ~of the apostles; wherefore
1282 2, 186 | life?~(7) Whether religious perfection is diminished by possessing
1283 2, 186 | 3: Further, the state of perfection is competent both to religious ~
1284 2, 186 | aims by practice at the ~perfection of charity. Now there are
1285 2, 186 | In matters relating to perfection, the bishop stands in the ~
1286 2, 186 | belongs to the ~state of perfection, as stated above (Q[184],
1287 2, 186 | Q[186], A[1]). Now ~the perfection of the religious state consists
1288 2, 186 | the Godlike unity and the perfection beloved of God." Therefore
1289 2, 186 | state is directed ~to the perfection of charity, which extends
1290 2, 186 | orders belong to the state of perfection. ~Now our Lord said with
1291 2, 186 | said with reference to the perfection of Christian life (Mt. ~
1292 2, 186 | thus it may pertain ~to perfection, when it is expedient to
1293 2, 186 | according to a gloss. Now the ~perfection of Christian virtue, seemingly,
1294 2, 186 | order is directed to the perfection of ~charity, as stated above (
1295 2, 186 | nearest to the episcopal perfection, even as in other ~things "
1296 2, 186 | Para. 1/1~Whether religious perfection is diminished by possessing
1297 2, 186 | would seem that religious perfection is diminished by ~possessing
1298 2, 186 | worldly wealth belongs to the ~perfection of Christian life. Now those
1299 2, 186 | not ~quite reach to the perfection of Christian life.~Aquin.:
1300 2, 186 | 1/1~OBJ 2: Further, the perfection of the counsels requires
1301 2, 186 | it would seem that the ~perfection of Christian life is diminished
1302 2, 186 | derogatory to religious perfection that one should possess
1303 2, 186 | derogatory to religious perfection to ~possess anything in
1304 2, 186 | destructive ~of religious perfection to possess anything in common.~
1305 2, 186 | in prescribing religious perfection to His ~disciples, said (
1306 2, 186 | derogatory to religious ~perfection that one should keep something
1307 2, 186 | both that for the sake of ~perfection one should renounce having
1308 2, 186 | is no ~hindrance to the perfection of the Church."~Aquin.:
1309 2, 186 | 1; Q[185], A[6], ad 1), ~perfection consists, essentially, not
1310 2, 186 | exercise ~for the attainment of perfection. Hence in the Conferences
1311 2, 186 | one's possessions are not ~perfection, but means of perfection."~
1312 2, 186 | perfection, but means of perfection."~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[188]
1313 2, 186 | poverty, is a means of ~perfection, inasmuch as by doing away
1314 2, 186 | not inconsistent with the perfection of ~Christian life. For
1315 2, 186 | religion is directed to ~the perfection of charity, and charity
1316 2, 186 | is ~contrary to religious perfection to possess anything in private.
1317 2, 186 | property, is an obstacle to perfection, though not absolutely ~
1318 2, 186 | an obstacle to religious perfection ~to have enough external
1319 2, 186 | is in accordance with the perfection which Christ ~taught by
1320 2, 186 | mean that poverty itself is perfection, but that it is the ~means
1321 2, 186 | that it is the ~means of perfection. Indeed, as shown above (
1322 2, 186 | the three chief means of perfection; since the vow of continence ~
1323 2, 186 | an obstacle to religious perfection. Hence Gregory adds ~(Dial.
1324 2, 186 | apparently ~more pertinent to the perfection of virtue. But man is naturally
1325 2, 186 | poverty, is not the essence of perfection, ~but a means thereto. Hence
1326 2, 186 | has already attained ~to perfection. This happens in two ways:
1327 2, 186 | necessary for the ~practice of perfection. Now solitude befits those
1328 2, 186 | which ~is being schooled in perfection, so the life of the solitaries,
1329 2, 186 | have already attained to perfection do not require this help.~
1330 2, 186 | others in the attainment of ~perfection; but those who are already
1331 2, 187 | Lord gave the ~counsel of perfection to the young man who said
1332 2, 187 | counsels which pertain to the perfection of life, ~while the lesser
1333 2, 187 | commandments before passing to the ~perfection of the counsels.~Aquin.:
1334 2, 187 | for the attainment of the perfection of charity. This ~is accomplished
1335 2, 187 | only an obstacle to the perfection of ~charity, but sometimes
1336 2, 187 | to attain ~to yet greater perfection, but also those who are
1337 2, 187 | avoid sin and attain to perfection.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[189] A[
1338 2, 187 | and in a general way. For perfection consists chiefly in the ~
1339 2, 187 | in order to show that the perfection of the counsels is useful ~
1340 2, 187 | high degree of grace and ~perfection in his daily life."~Aquin.:
1341 2, 187 | dispose one to ~religious perfection, but is more an obstacle
1342 2, 187 | directed to the attachment ~of perfection, as stated above (Q[186],
1343 2, 187 | zeal and care to ~reach the perfection of the work he has undertaken,
1344 2, 187 | order falling away from the perfection it ought to have: for instance,
1345 2, 187 | the tower signifies the perfection of ~Christian life; and
1346 2, 187 | may be able to attain to perfection; whereas it is a ~matter
1347 2, 187 | may be able to ~attain to perfection by entering religion is
1348 3, 1 | Again, it suffices for the perfection ~of the universe that the
1349 3, 1 | exceeds the limits of the perfection of nature.~Aquin.: SMT TP
1350 3, 1 | Incarnation we see the ~perfection of grace, according to Jn.
1351 3, 1 | proceed from imperfection to perfection. Hence the Apostle says (
1352 3, 1 | 3 Para. 1/1~Reply OBJ 3: Perfection is prior to imperfection,
1353 3, 1 | for what brings others to ~perfection must itself be perfect);
1354 3, 1 | nature. And thus the eternal ~perfection of God precedes in duration
1355 3, 1 | but the latter's ultimate perfection in union with God follows.~
1356 3, 1 | in the same subject, ~perfection is subsequent in time to
1357 3, 1 | in time. But the highest perfection of ~human nature is in the
1358 3, 1 | been said (A[5], ad 3), perfection precedes imperfection in
1359 3, 1 | way imperfection precedes perfection. ~For in that which is made
1360 3, 1 | imperfection ~precedes perfection in time, whereas in that
1361 3, 1 | the efficient cause ~of perfection, perfection precedes imperfection
1362 3, 1 | efficient cause ~of perfection, perfection precedes imperfection in
1363 3, 1 | is ~raised to its highest perfection; and in this way it was
1364 3, 1 | the efficient cause of the perfection of ~human nature, according
1365 3, 1 | end of the world. But the perfection of glory to which ~human
1366 3, 1 | movement from imperfection to perfection, but also as ~a principle
1367 3, 1 | also as ~a principle of perfection to human nature, as has
1368 3, 2 | things which remain in ~their perfection. This can only happen to
1369 3, 2 | human, has its ~specific perfection. Secondly, because the Divine
1370 3, 2 | of a ~thing, and to its perfection so far as it pertains to
1371 3, 2 | pertains to the dignity and ~perfection of that thing to exist by
1372 3, 2 | with a further ~and nobler perfection, viz. the rational soul,
1373 3, 2 | it is plain that for the perfection of operation the power needs ~
1374 3, 3 | nothing is wanting to the perfection of the ~Divine Nature of
1375 3, 3 | eternal and unchangeable perfection; ~for the craftsman by the
1376 3, 3 | wisdom (which is his proper ~perfection, as he is rational) by participating
1377 3, 3 | hence for the consummate perfection of man it was fitting that
1378 3, 4 | Further, since the highest perfection belongs to God, the more ~
1379 3, 4 | not ~belong to corrupt any perfection in the creature assumed.
1380 3, 4 | Para. 1/1~Reply OBJ 4: The perfection of the universe is not the
1381 3, 4 | the universe is not the perfection of one ~person or suppositum,
1382 3, 4 | anything pertaining to the perfection of the human ~nature but
1383 3, 6 | matter and ~brought it to its perfection at the same time.~Aquin.:
1384 3, 6 | reason of what precedes the perfection of the nature, viz. that
1385 3, 6 | by the soul, which is its perfection, ~so does the soul by grace.
1386 3, 6 | soul is the substantial perfection of the body; grace ~is but
1387 3, 6 | grace ~is but an accidental perfection of the soul. Hence grace
1388 3, 7 | and first what belongs to perfection; secondly, what ~belongs
1389 3, 7 | them aside for ~love of perfection. And hence by altogether
1390 3, 7 | for what pertains to his perfection, ~if it has yet to come.
1391 3, 7 | pertaining ~to Christ's perfection, according to Eph. 4:12: "
1392 3, 7 | all that pertained to His perfection, ~viz. immortality and glory
1393 3, 7 | does not pertain to the perfection of Christ, whereby He is ~
1394 3, 7 | others to a share of His ~perfection. And because hope properly
1395 3, 7 | hope are repugnant to the perfection of Christ's ~beatitude;
1396 3, 7 | perfectly. Now ~totality and perfection can be taken in two ways:
1397 3, 7 | hope imply; but whatever perfection is in faith ~and hope was
1398 3, 7 | whatever ~belongs to the perfection of heat.~Aquin.: SMT TP
1399 3, 7 | subject reaches the utmost perfection which this form can have
1400 3, 7 | Further, disposition precedes perfection, if not in time, at ~least
1401 3, 7 | generation precedes the ~perfection to which it disposes, in
1402 3, 7 | it naturally follows the perfection which one has already ~obtained;
1403 3, 8 | three things, viz. order, perfection, and power: ~"Order," indeed;
1404 3, 8 | of thy prostitution" - "Perfection," inasmuch as in the head ~
1405 3, 8 | brethren." ~Secondly, He had perfection as regards the fulness of
1406 3, 8 | grace was in Him in its ~perfection, as was said above (Q[7],
1407 3, 8 | found three ~things: order, perfection, and the power of influencing.
1408 3, 8 | wicked by reason of the ~perfection of his wickedness. Hence,
1409 3, 8 | influence, but by a likeness of perfection. For in him the ~devil,
1410 3, 9 | vii): "God assumed the ~perfection of human nature in the flesh;
1411 3, 9 | on account of the ~soul's perfection. For the soul, considered
1412 3, 9 | was to be brought back ~to perfection by its means. Hence it behooved
1413 3, 9 | which would be its proper perfection. And ~therefore it was necessary
1414 3, 9 | demonstrative syllogisms. Now, when ~perfection is reached, there is no
1415 3, 9 | Disposition is referred to perfection in two ways: first, ~as
1416 3, 9 | first, ~as a way leading to perfection; secondly, as an effect
1417 3, 9 | effect proceeding from ~perfection; thus matter is disposed
1418 3, 9 | knowledge is ~acquired in its perfection; for it is said (Jn. 7:15): "
1419 3, 10 | knowable on account of the ~perfection of the act, although it
1420 3, 10 | other creature. For the perfection of knowledge ~depends upon
1421 3, 10 | 1/1~OBJ 2: Further, the perfection of vision does not exceed
1422 3, 10 | 1 Para. 1/1~Reply OBJ 1: Perfection of knowledge, on the part
1423 3, 10 | same is to be said of the perfection of the Divine vision; ~although,
1424 3, 11 | imprinted upon Christ for the perfection of ~the passive intellect.
1425 3, 11 | does not pertain to the ~perfection of the power of seeing to
1426 3, 11 | does not pertain to the perfection of human intellect to ~know
1427 3, 11 | knowledge was in Christ for the perfection of His ~intellective soul,
1428 3, 11 | it does not belong to the perfection of the intellect to ~know
1429 3, 11 | singulars pertains to the perfection of ~the intellective soul,
1430 3, 11 | than ~in the angels. For perfection is proportioned to the thing
1431 3, 11 | upon ~Christ's soul for its perfection, it seems that this knowledge
1432 3, 11 | A[1]) that the highest perfection of knowledge ~befitted Christ'
1433 3, 11 | befitted Christ's soul. But the perfection of an actually existing ~
1434 3, 11 | habitual knowledge is a perfection of the knower. But ~perfection
1435 3, 11 | perfection of the knower. But ~perfection is more noble than the thing
1436 3, 12 | in Christ's soul for the ~perfection of the passive intellect.
1437 3, 12 | vouchsafed before the age of perfection."~Aquin.: SMT TP Q[12] A[
1438 3, 13 | over such ~things as the perfection of its nature extends to;
1439 3, 13 | received by water in the perfection and strength it had in fire. ~
1440 3, 13 | the soul of ~Christ in the perfection and strength they had in
1441 3, 13 | creatures falling short of its perfection), in a manner ~befitting
1442 3, 14 | soul of Christ had every ~perfection, both of grace and truth,
1443 3, 14 | not incompatible with the ~perfection of knowledge and grace.
1444 3, 14 | are incompatible with the perfection of knowledge and grace,
1445 3, 15 | Ethic. i, 13. And hence perfection of virtue, which is ~in
1446 3, 18 | the will pertains to the perfection ~of human nature, being
1447 3, 18 | everything pertaining to the perfection of human ~nature. Now in
1448 3, 18 | whatever belongs to the perfection of human nature. Hence both
1449 3, 19 | Para. 2/2~Now since all perfection and greatness must be attributed
1450 3, 19 | from Christ's dignity and ~perfection more than would accrue to
1451 3, 22 | the Head of all, has ~the perfection of all graces. Wherefore,
1452 3, 22 | Him we have ~acquired the perfection of glory, according to Heb.
1453 3, 22 | could not attain to such perfection as not to need ~a sacrifice
1454 3, 23 | others the abundance of His perfection. ~Wherefore, as by the work
1455 3, 27 | Conception; (3) as to the perfection of the offspring conceived.~
1456 3, 27 | Virgin, pertaining to ~the perfection of virtue. Therefore it
1457 3, 27 | not the ~"sine qua non" of perfection: and it is quite enough
1458 3, 27 | every occasional cause of perfection.~Aquin.: SMT TP Q[27] A[
1459 3, 27 | not receive the fulness or perfection of grace. For ~this seems
1460 3, 27 | things at first there is perfection of ~disposition, for instance
1461 3, 27 | Secondly, there is the perfection of the form; and this is
1462 3, 27 | Thirdly, there is ~the perfection of the end: for instance
1463 3, 27 | manner there was a threefold perfection of grace in the Blessed ~
1464 3, 27 | Christ: and this was the perfection of her ~sanctification.
1465 3, 27 | sanctification. The second perfection of grace in the Blessed
1466 3, 27 | in her womb. The third ~perfection of the end is that which
1467 3, 27 | Para. 3/3~That the second perfection excels the first, and the
1468 3, 28 | is derogatory to Christ's perfection: for as He is in His ~Godhead
1469 3, 28 | I give counsel." But the perfection ~of the counsels was to
1470 3, 28 | Q[88], A[6], works of ~perfection are more praiseworthy when
1471 3, 28 | God's grace, began its ~perfection in Christ, but was begun
1472 3, 29 | reason of its ~attaining its perfection. Now perfection of anything
1473 3, 29 | attaining its perfection. Now perfection of anything is twofold;
1474 3, 29 | and second. The first perfection of a thing consists in its
1475 3, 29 | species; while the second perfection of a ~thing consists in
1476 3, 29 | may say, as to the first perfection, that the marriage of the ~
1477 3, 29 | 3/3~But as to the second perfection which is attained by the
1478 3, 29 | marriage ~had the second perfection, as to upbringing of the
1479 3, 31 | bring to complete seminal ~perfection. Consequently this semen
1480 3, 31 | number ten is the sign ~of perfection, as being, in a sort, the
1481 3, 31 | imperfection and to the perfection of another. Now, to sin
1482 3, 33 | applies manifestly to the perfection ~of our Lord's body." He
1483 3, 33 | whereby it was brought to perfection of ~quantity. of these,
1484 3, 33 | not attain to its ultimate perfection, which consisted ~in the
1485 3, 34 | Out. Para. 1/1 - OF THE PERFECTION OF THE CHILD CONCEIVED (
1486 3, 34 | We must now consider the perfection of the child conceived:
1487 3, 34 | the man Christ ~there was perfection of spiritual life from the
1488 3, 34 | above (A[1]), spiritual perfection was becoming ~to the human
1489 3, 34 | which Christ took, which perfection He attained not ~by making
1490 3, 34 | very first. Now ultimate ~perfection does not consist in power
1491 3, 34 | imperfect being," which attains perfection ~successively, but are "
1492 3, 36 | both?" But Christ ~had, to perfection, the treasure of wisdom
1493 3, 36 | angel; on account of their perfection the interior instinct of
1494 3, 37 | sacrifice signified the perfection of ~Christ and His members.
1495 3, 39 | in which two things the ~perfection of Christian life consists.~
1496 3, 40 | For Christ preached the perfection of life ~much more than
1497 3, 40 | Lord gave an example of ~perfection as to all those things which
1498 3, 43 | greater discernment and ~perfection." Or they are called "disciples"
1499 3, 44 | step forward in the way of perfection is due to the help of His
1500 3, 45 | image representing that perfection of glory, in virtue of which
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