Whether the dowry is the same as beatitude*? [*Cf. FP, Question [12], Article [7], ad 1; FS, Question [4], Article [3]]

❌ Objection 1 : It would seem that the dowry is the same as beatitude. For as appears from the definition of dowry (Article [1]), the dowry is "the everlasting adornment of body and soul in eternal happiness." Now the happiness of the soul is an adornment thereof. Therefore beatitude is a dowry.

❌ Objection 2 : Further, a dowry signifies something whereby the union of bride and bridegroom is rendered delightful. Now such is beatitude in the spiritual marriage. Therefore beatitude is a dowry.

❌ Objection 3 : Further, according to Augustine (In Ps. 92) vision is "the whole essence of beatitude." Now vision is accounted one of the dowries. Therefore beatitude is a dowry.

❌ Objection 4 : Further, fruition gives happiness. Now fruition is a dowry. Therefore a dowry gives happiness and thus beatitude is a dowry.

❌ Objection 5 : Further, according to Boethius (De Consol. iii), "beatitude is a state made perfect by the aggregate of all good things." Now the state of the blessed is perfected by the dowries. Therefore the dowries are part of beatitude.