Christ's Beatific Vision and Theological Considerations

The chapter explores St. Thomas Aquinas's perspective on Christ's earthly perfection and the controversial claim of Christ having a beatific vision during his time on earth. It delves into the theological implications, including the potential conflicts with other aspects of Christ's nature highlighted in Scripture, the intensification of Christ's suffering due to his consciousness of humanity's sins, and the alignment of his human will with the divine will. The discussion also covers Aquinas's views on Christ's possession of virtues and gifts, emphasizing the importance of charity in understanding Christ's virtuous acts and the correlation between particular gifts and virtues.