The Real Problem
Our friend at Disputations sums it all up very nicely for us: "the real problem with the Jesuits: congruism."
Now, I admit I had to look it up. Here's the definition from scholastic theology for congruity (since congruism only says 'see congruity'):
That, in an imperfectly good person, which renders him suitable for God to bestow on him gifts of grace.
If that's our problem, and since there's no denying that we are imperfectly good, I say "Amen." God, bring it on!
Now, I admit I had to look it up. Here's the definition from scholastic theology for congruity (since congruism only says 'see congruity'):
That, in an imperfectly good person, which renders him suitable for God to bestow on him gifts of grace.
If that's our problem, and since there's no denying that we are imperfectly good, I say "Amen." God, bring it on!
posted by Mark Mossa, SJ at 11:24 AM
4 Comments:
Yes, the value that Jesuits (and I) place on the ability for someone to work towards grace. Slightly Pelegian, but it gives us a reason to get up in the morning, doesn't it?
I *love* it. Go Jesuits, go! :-)
Sincerely, your little brother Warren, Secular Franciscan, Toronto
I slightly jaw dropped when I saw the word: congruism. I have to look into this matter. Mmmm...till now I never really thought about how grace is given or not. I think that sometimes God gives you grace out-of the blue and sometimes one has to work for it as Liam put it.:-).
Love it. I need more problems like that. ;)
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