The Complete Works Of Francisco Suárez - Commentaries on the Third Part of St. Thomas, Part III, Volume XIX - Francisco Suárez

This nineteenth volume completes Suárez’s commentary on the Third Part of the Summa Theologiae of Thomas Aquinas, bringing his Christological synthesis to its final section and extending it into the mysteries that flow from Christ’s redemptive work.

The work focuses on the Resurrection and Ascension of Christ, examining their theological meaning as the vindication of His redemptive mission and the exaltation of His human nature. Suárez explains how the risen Christ possesses glorified qualities while remaining truly human, and how His exaltation fulfills the economy of salvation.

A significant portion is devoted to the sending of the Holy Spirit and the foundation of the Church, treating Pentecost as the continuation of Christ’s saving action in history. Suárez also addresses sacramental theology in its Christological foundation, explaining how the sacraments derive their efficacy from Christ’s passion and resurrection.

Throughout the volume, Suárez maintains his characteristic scholastic rigor, uniting metaphysical analysis with doctrinal exposition. The result is a comprehensive conclusion to his Christological commentary, presenting Christ’s glorification and the life of the Church as the completion of the incarnational mystery.