XII. THE SUPERNATURAL LIFE B. HOW IT WORKS IN THE SOUL Discussion Aids What is the effect of the Supernatural Life upon human nature— destruction or elevation? What does it do for the existing faculties of the soul, intellect and free will? Explain what is meant by the action and object of a faculty. Illustrate. What is the action of the intellect? the object of the intellect? What is the action of the will? the object of the will? What is the highest task of the intellect? of the will? What is the difference between the knowledge and love that we may have for God according to our nature and the knowledge and love we may have for God according to the revelation He has made to us? When grace enters, do the intellect and will still retain their object? What influence does grace have on the action of these faculties? In the next world, does the intellect believe in God, or does it know God direct, that is, face to face? By what power is this possible? Can a man by his own power have a direct vision of anything at all? How does a man know things? How does knowing things by means of an idea differ from the knowl173