Interpretation of Christ's Prayer and the Cry of Dereliction

This chapter discusses Aquinas' perspective on Christ's prayer during the cry of dereliction, highlighting that Christ expresses the effects of sin and the loss of God as the head of humanity, rather than being personally alienated from the Father. It explores the vulnerability of Christ's human nature when God removes his protection, allowing him to suffer and be susceptible to attacks from evil forces, and emphasizes Christ's deep understanding of sin's consequences on humanity due to his perfect human nature and communion with God.