And the strict reason why the word essence is employed is because it is always. But this is identical with substance, because a thing which is, necessarily subsists in itself, and whatever thus subsists possesses unquestionably a permanent genus, nature or substance. (St. Hilary of Poitiers, On the Councils, 12)
"separatred brethren" instead of heretics
But, cut off from the infallible teaching authority of the Church, not a few separated brethren have gone so far as to overthrow the central dogma of Christianity, the Divinity of the Savior, and have hastened thereby the progress of spiritual decay. (Pius XII, Summi Pontificatus, 29)
You said: "subsists" instead of "is"
And the strict reason why the word essence is employed is because it is always. But this is identical with substance, because a thing which is, necessarily subsists in itself, and whatever thus subsists possesses unquestionably a permanent genus, nature or substance. (St. Hilary of Poitiers, On the Councils, 12)
Do you mind providing an interpretation? I understand the word "is" perfectly fine. What in the world does THIS mean?