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The video delves into St. Thomas Aquinas's discussion on the Paschal mystery, highlighting Christ's suffering and sacrifice as a pivotal aspect of salvation. It emphasizes the profound love displayed through Christ's willingness to endure pain for humanity's redemption. The effects of Christ's Passion include freedom from sin, reconciliation with God, and the promise of eternal life. The Resurrection signifies the glorification of Christ's complete human subjectivity, with his body transformed and elevated to a spiritual state, showcasing his splendor and divine glory. Christ's reign in glory symbolizes a new creation and offers believers hope and a path towards beatitude.
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In this segment of the video, St. Thomas Aquinas’s discussion focuses on the Paschal mystery, encompassing Christ’s Passion, Death, Resurrection, Ascension, and reigning in glory. Aquinas explains the concept of ascending and descending mediation, where Christ intercedes and impetrates for us before the Father and also bestows divine grace upon humanity through his actions. Aquinas highlights the significance of Christ’s suffering, emphasizing that while it was not necessary for salvation, it was fitting and instructional, revealing the gravity of human sin and the intensity of divine love. Christ’s acute sufferings, including torture, public ridicule, bodily torment, and emotional anguish, exemplify the depth of his sacrifice and love for the world.
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In this segment of the video, it is discussed how Christ’s human suffering on the cross acts to save the world. Jesus willingly endures the Passion to manifest his love for humanity and offer salvation. His self-offering, being both human and divine, holds infinite value. The effects of the Passion include freedom from sin, reconciliation with God, and the possibility of eternal life, which require human cooperation. The Resurrection of Christ was necessary to exalt divine justice, confirm his Godhead, inspire hope, and guide believers towards a new life and beatitude. Christ’s glorification in the Resurrection encompasses both his body and soul, ushering in a new beginning for humanity.
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In this part of the video, it discusses how the complete human subjectivity of Christ is glorified by the grace of the Resurrection. Christ’s flesh is changed from within, preserved, and elevated to a higher spiritual state. His body, now impassable, is preserved in incorruptibility forever by God’s power. Aquinas mentions that Christ’s glorified body is subtle and agile, perfectly subject to his soul, and capable of appearing to human beings as seen in the apparitions to the Apostles. Christ’s body enjoys a splendor that enables him to enlighten others, showcasing his glory. Ultimately, Christ’s human nature is exalted as he reigns over history and signifies a new creation.