Christian Classics
‹ Summa Theologica

Thomas Aquinas · 1499 of 3516

Question. 24 - OF THE SUBJECT OF CHARITY (TWELVE ARTICLES)

We must now consider in relation to its subject, under which head there are twelve points of inquiry:

(1) Whether is in the will as its subject?

(2) Whether is caused in man by preceding acts or by a Divine infusion?

(3) Whether it is infused according to the capacity of our natural gifts?

(4) Whether it increases in the person who has it?

(5) Whether it increases by addition?

(6) Whether it increases by every act?

(7) Whether it increases indefinitely?

(8) Whether the of a wayfarer can be perfect?

(9) Of the various degrees of ;

(10) Whether can diminish?

(11) Whether can be lost after it has been possessed?

(12) Whether it is lost through one mortal sin?