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Beyond Human Means: The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit | Fr. John Corbett, OP

Apr 26, 2019
Fr. John Corbett, OP, discusses the distinction between acquired and infused virtues, reflecting the Kingdom of God through actions, and the relationship between the gifts of the Holy Spirit and virtues. The podcast explores how virtues shape character, the challenges in harmonizing natural and supernatural aspects, and the importance of receptivity to divine revelation.
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  • Habitus responds to reasons, unlike habits, integrating virtues with appropriated reasons in a divergent manner.
  • Infused virtues align with divine operation, exceeding human reason, while acquired virtues function within human limitations.

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The Distinction Between Habitus and Habits

Habitus and habits were discussed, highlighting that habits involve mechanical behavior, while habitus responds to reasons as causes. Habitus, like virtues, interacts with appropriated reasons in a divergent manner compared to habits' mechanical nature.

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