tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post8177720849588039149..comments2024-03-05T11:44:26.154-08:00Comments on The New Theological Movement: If Christ knew all things, why was his soul troubled?Father Ryan Erlenbushhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07557817305024750902noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post-65146995613831788202012-04-01T13:53:29.757-07:002012-04-01T13:53:29.757-07:00@alan r,
In fact, the soul is not perfectly simple...@alan r,<br />In fact, the soul is not perfectly simple (unlike God) ... for example, there is the faculties of the intellect and the will -- as I am sure you are aware.<br /><br />Now, the "lower part" is the sensitive aspect ... things like the senses and the imagination.<br /><br />The "higher part" is the reason and the will.<br /><br />Hope that is a bit clearer now ... certainly, much more could be said! :-)Father Ryan Erlenbushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07557817305024750902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post-21700205701942757202012-04-01T11:42:28.520-07:002012-04-01T11:42:28.520-07:00Dear Father Ryan,
I am very grateful for your blog...Dear Father Ryan,<br />I am very grateful for your blog. Could you please clarify for me the higher and lower parts of the soul. I may be misunderstanding the idea that the soul is spirit and has no parts so I don't understand how there is a higher or lower in space or in act. <br />Sincerely,<br />Alan R.alan rnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post-15181420320766586282012-03-28T20:03:18.734-07:002012-03-28T20:03:18.734-07:00I agree that this is a great post, and of course o...I agree that this is a great post, and of course one of the most important aspects of our faith, the Cross and Atonement.<br /><br />The consideration of how each of our sins wound our Lord's Sacred Heart on the Cross is one of the most moving reasons I think to have a good devotion to His heart and love.<br /><br />Thank you Fr. for such a great post.Steven Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12601858164034778521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post-16709393717865764382012-03-28T19:14:31.771-07:002012-03-28T19:14:31.771-07:00Dear Father Ryan,
Thank you, I second IANS's ...Dear Father Ryan,<br /><br />Thank you, I second IANS's kudos. Now, your statement, <br /><br />"It was only by a special decree of God that the glory and joy of the beatific vision which so filled these higher realms of the Savior’s soul did not overflow into his soul’s lower portions as well as into his body. Such occurred perfectly only after the Resurrection." I have never heard it described exactly so, and so elegantly, but of course, I have been derelict in my reading of St. Thomas... so I'm showing my laziness ;-) You have succinctly and understandably stated one of the most mystifying Christological truths for our benefit. God bless you, Father.Michelangelonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post-60867150437810850342012-03-26T18:04:35.838-07:002012-03-26T18:04:35.838-07:00Dear Father. This post is smashing. I am impressed...Dear Father. This post is smashing. I am impressed you took on this topic and your explanation is insightful, profound, and convincing.<br /><br />Kudos, Farther. Great job.<br /><br />God Bless you and thank you for this wonderful post.Mick Jagger Gathers No Mosquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12879499915093940176noreply@blogger.com