It’s common to encounter the quote from the scholastic philosophers that “grace builds on nature,” or “grace perfects nature.” Encountering a correct understanding of this adage is less common. In order to accept the teaching of St. John of the Cross regarding the passive nights of the senses and the spirit, we need to understand …
Note by Connie: This is a guest post by Nancy Ward of JOYAlive.net. I am excited about reading this new series, since my husband studied to be a Thomist philosopher. I love this kind of stuff! Dave Palmer also teaches at Homeschool Connections, where my oldest two are now taking some courses. “St. Thomas …
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I learned a new word the other day that I want to share with you: impetration. Impetration is a prayer that God infallibly answers. The concept comes from such New Testament passages as this: Ask and you will receive. Seek and you will find. Knock and the door will be opened to you.” (Mt. 7:7) …