Location: On the Virtues and Vices > Theological Virtues > The Mysteries of Faith
Q1: Can we comprehend all the truths of Faith?
A1: No, we cannot comprehend all the truths of Faith, because some of these truths are mysteries.
Q2: What are mysteries?
A2: Mysteries are truths above reason and which we are to believe even though we cannot comprehend them.
Q3: Why must we believe mysteries?
A3: We must believe mysteries because they are revealed to us by God, who, being infinite Truth and Goodness, can neither deceive nor be deceived.
Q4: Are mysteries contrary to reason?
A4: Mysteries are above, not contrary to, reason; and even reason itself persuades us to accept the mysteries.
Q5: Why cannot the mysteries be contrary to reason?
A5: The mysteries cannot be contrary to reason, because the same God who has given us the light of reason has also revealed the mysteries, and He cannot contradict Himself.
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