Summa Theologica, Part III (Tertia Pars) / From the Complete American Edition Papyras Classics

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Chapter 31

[Column 2] Partially Exempt from the Law; Privilege of Immaculate Conception

Spring from Adam materially and seminally.

The body lies (not under the guilt, but) under the effects of original sin.

The stricken body would have dispositively caused the soul to contract the guilt of original sin.

The soul at the moment of union with the body was prevented by the infusion of grace from contracting the stain.

Mary contracted the debt, but not the stain.

Mary needed a Redeemer to prevent her from contracting the stain.