Question — Merkelbach, Summa Theologiae Moralis
Question Two: On the Distinction of Infused Habits and Virtues
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622. Threefold species of infused habits. - For operating supernaturally, we need three principles:
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- principles by which we are ordered to the supernatural ultimate end itself: these are the theological virtues;
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- principles by which we are ordered concerning the means to the supernatural ultimate end, to be chosen reasonably under the guidance of reason: these are the moral virtues;
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- principles by which we are ordered to following the guidance itself of the Holy Spirit moving us to eternal life: these are the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
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Concerning each one there must be treatment.
Within this question
- Article I: On Theological Virtuesnn. 623–625
- Article II: On Moral Virtuesnn. 626–629
- Article III: On the Gifts of the Holy Spiritnn. 630–637