What relation is there between the above-mentioned spiritual gifts and habitual or sanctifying grace and the accompanying gifts and virtues?
Sanctifying grace together with the accompanying virtues and gifts sanctify him in whom they are; whereas the spiritual gifts are given solely for the apostolate and the benefit of others (I.-II., CXI. 1, 4).
Can these two kinds of graces exist apart?
Yes, since all holy souls have habitual or sanctifying grace together with the accompanying virtues and gifts; whereas the graces gratuitously given are only given to those who have to minister to others. Further, although as regards these latter the two kinds of graces are ordinarily speaking together, they can be separated as was the case with Judas, who was bad, but who nevertheless had all the graces gratuitously given which were conferred on the Apostles.
Were both these kinds of graces in the human nature of Christ, and were they present in the highest perfection?
Yes (VII. 1,8).
Why was this so in the case of Christ?
Because His personal excellence was infinite; and because He was the supreme doctor of the things of faith (VII. 7).
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