Question 62 — The Perfection of the Angels in Grace and Glory

In due sequence we have to inquire how the angels were made in the order of grace and of glory; under which heading there are nine points of inquiry:

(1) Were the angels created in beatitude?

• (2) Did they need grace in order to turn to God?
• (3) Were they created in grace?
• (4) Did they merit their beatitude?
• (5) Did they at once enter into beatitude after merit?
• (6) Did they receive grace and glory according to their natural capacities?
• (7) After entering glory, did their natural love and knowledge remain?
• (8) Could they have sinned afterwards?
• (9) After entering into glory, could they advance farther?