sanctifying

Considered as a state or habit (habitus justificationis), it denotes the continued possession of a quality inherent in the soul, which theologians aptly term sanctifying grace.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 8: Infamy-Lapparent 1840-1916 1913

That which is primarily intended here is to show that the Spirit, in sanctifying a soul, (1.)

Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume V (Matthew to John) 1721

But the Council calls "justice" what we call sanctifying grace (Sess.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 11: New Mexico-Philip 1840-1916 1913

But it is not called sanctifying grace, since it is not given in order that a man may himself be justified by it, but in order that he may co-operate towards the justification of another.

Nature and Grace: Selections from the Summa Theologica of Thomas Aquinas 1954

There is grace through which a man is himself united to God, which is called sanctifying grace.

Nature and Grace: Selections from the Summa Theologica of Thomas Aquinas 1954

To this idea of inherent holiness which theologians call sanctifying grace are we safely conducted by the words of Holy Writ.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 6: Fathers of the Church-Gregory XI 1840-1916 1913

Hypostatic Union, there was in the soul of Christ, the accidental sanctity called sanctifying grace.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 7: Gregory XII-Infallability 1840-1916 1913

There is an habitual grace, called also justifying and sanctifying, which is conceived as a quality residing in the soul, containing the innate virtues and gifts of the Holy Spirit, and inseparable from charity.

System of Economical Contradictions: or, the Philosophy of Misery 1888

The parts of this blessed sacrament are three: First, The earthly signs signifying; Secondly, The divine word sanctifying; Thirdly, The heavenly graces signified.

The Practice of Piety: Directing a Christian How to Walk, that He May Please God. d. 1631 1842

The common theme found in this literature is the idea of sanctifying God's Name whenever possible.

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