Day 73 The Mystery of Transubstantiation

Posted on June 13, 2023 by marklangley

In this episode we discuss the mystery of transubstantiation whereby the entire substance of the bread and wine becomes the entire substance of Christ’s body and blood. Transubstantiation does not indicate any sort of local movement nor is it like any natural change (or “transformation”) in our experience, therefore a new term was necessary to indicate this supernatural change. In addition to reading the catechism we also spend some time reading some excerpts from three articles in question 75 of the third part of the Summa Theologica. (ST. IIIa Q. 75 a. 2, a. 4, and a. 7)

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Day 72 How is the entire Christ contained in the Eucharist?

Posted on June 12, 2023 by marklangley

In this episode we discuss the manner in which the whole Christ (i.e. the body, blood soul and Divinity) is contained in both species, although differently. We discuss the meaning of the term “concomitance” and how the substance of Christ is contained in every part of the Eucharistic species. Additionally we read portions of the first three articles from question 76 “Of the way in which Christ is contained in this sacrament.” (ST. IIIa. Q. 76 a. 1-3)

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Day 71 Three Mysteries of the Eucharist

Posted on June 11, 2023 by marklangley

In this episode we read the Catechism concerning the three mysteries of the Eucharist. The Catechism also gives considerable evidence from Scripture, the teaching of the Fathers and declarations from church councils concerning the truth that Christ’s true body and blood are contained in this sacrament under the accidents of bread and wine. Additionally, we read several sections from the Summa Theologica concerning these matters. (ST. IIIa Q. 75. a. 1 and a. 5)

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Day 70 The Form of the Eucharist

Posted on June 9, 2023 by marklangley

In this episode we read the Catechism concerning the words used in the consecration of the bread and the wine effecting the transubstantiation. These words are the form of the sacrament. In addition we read the replies in several articles of the Summa Theologica where St Thomas talks about the form of the Eucharist. (IIIa. Q. 78. a. 1, a. 3, and a. 4)

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Day 69 The Matter of the Eucharist

Posted on June 5, 2023 by marklangley

In this episode we read the Catechism’s explanation concerning why Christ chose bread and wine for the matter for the sacrament of his body and blood. The Catechism also discusses not only the particular suitability of bread and wine- but also why the bread should be unleavened (in the Latin Rite) and why there should be water mingled with it. In addition we read several articles from the Summa Theologica concerning this same subject. (ST IIIa Q. 74, a.1-a.6)

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Day 68 The Eucharist, why it is a sacrament, its institution, its various names and why it is only one sacrament

Posted on June 1, 2023 by marklangley

In this episode we commence our study of the Eucharist. The Catechism explains why it is a sacrament and when it was instituted. It also sets forth the various names for this sacrament and why it is only one sacrament although contained under the species of bread and wine. As a supplement to our study we read several articles from Question 73 in the thrid part of the Summa Theologica. (IIIa. Q. 73. a.1-5)

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Day 67 The Effects of the Sacrament of Confirmation

Posted on May 30, 2023 by marklangley

In this episode we conclude our study of the the sacrament of confirmation reading the catechism concerning the effects of the sacrament, most prominently sanctifying grace and the special “character.” We also read what St Thomas says about these things from Question 72 in the third part of the Summa. (IIIa Q.72 a-5-7)

(Interestingly, this podcast was recorded during a thunderstorm which can be heard rumbling in the background)

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Day 66 The Form, Minister, Sponsor and Recipient of the Sacrament of Confirmation

Posted on May 29, 2023 by marklangley

In this episode we consider the words of the form of Confirmation and mention the changes that have been made in this form after the Second Vatican Council. As St. Thomas Aquinas argues in article 8 of question 60 (Tertia Pars) a change in the words of the form does not render a sacraent invalid so long as the change does not destroy the essential sense of the words. Additionally we read the Catechism concerning the ordinary minister of the sacrament as well as why a sponsor is needed and again- who does the church desire to be confirmed? (ST. IIIa. Q. 72 a. 4 and a. 11)

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Day 65 The Matter and Form of the Sacrament of Confirmation

Posted on May 28, 2023 by marklangley

In this episode we explore the matter and form of the sacrament of confirmation. We focus primarily on the aptness of Chrism as the matter for the sacrament and also why the Chrism must be consecrated by a Bishop. In addition to reading the Catechism we also read the Summa Theologica concerning these same subjects. (ST. IIIa Q. 72 a. 2 and a. 3)

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Day 64 Why Confirmation is a Sacrament

Posted on May 17, 2023 by marklangley

In this episode we commence our study of the sacrament of Confirmation. The Catechism cites multiple texts from the earliest Popes even from the first century (St. Clement and Denis The Areopagite) and many others (e.g. Urban, Fabian, Augustine, Ambrose) testifying that the Church has taught that Confirmation is a true sacrament from the very beginning. The Catechism explains why Confirmation is distinct from Baptism. Additionally we look at St Thomas Aquinas argument concerning why confirmation is a sacrament. (ST. Q. 72. a.1)

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