Francis Patrick Kenrick

Infra iii. 19. Every human being receives light ; having reason, which is an emanation of the Word. Grace also is mercifully dispensed to all, although in different degrees, according to the mysterious coun- sels of God. " The Son of God," says St. Cyril, " as Creator, enlightens, for He is the true light ; and the creature shines by the participation of His light, and is called light, through the grace of God, who glorifies him beyond the exigencies of his nature."