《神学总纲(SUMMA THEOLOGICAL)》
阿奎那(THOMAS AQUINAS)
Now the gift of grace surpasses every capability of created nature, since it is nothing short of a partaking of the Divine Nature, which exceeds every other nature. And thus it is impossible that any creature should cause grace. For it is as necessary that God alone should deify, bestowing a partaking of the Divine Nature by a participated likeness, as it is impossible that anything save fire should enkindle.
恩典的恩赐远超过被造本性的能力,因为分享那个远超其他一切属性的神性是没有缺乏的。因为没有任何受造物能够产生恩典。故此需要神来神化,。。。。