Category Archives: Aquinas

Day 86 The Sacrament of Penance – Conclusion

In this episode we finish our study of the sacrament of Penance. The Catechism, following St. Thomas Aquinas, sets forth three reasons why the works of satisfaction are suitably enumerated (i.e. almsdeeds, prayer and fasting) Additionally, the catechism discusses the … Continue reading

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Days 80-84 The sacrament of Penance: its form, the integral parts, the definition of contrition and the qualities of a good confession

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Day 78 Beginning to understand the sacrament of Penance

In this episode we commence our study of the sacrament of penance. The Catechism first explains the various meanings of the word penance, and then explains that penance is, first of all, a virtue. IN addition we read an article … Continue reading

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The Eucharist: Not Just a Sacrament But Also A Sacrifice

In this episode we conclude the Catechism’s treatment concerning the Eucharist. Having set forth the doctrine concerning the Eucharist as a sacrament, the section concludes with a discussion concerning the Eucharist as a sacrifice. In addition to reading the catechism, … Continue reading

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Day 76 Why is it customary to receive the Eucharist only under the form of bread and not also under the form of wine? Can a wicked Priest validly consecrate the Eucharist?

In this episode we read the Catechism regarding the reception of the Eucharist under the species of bread and wine. Why do many Catholics receive the Eucharist under only the species of Bread? Does the reception of the Eucharist under … Continue reading

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Day 74 The Effects of the Eucharist

In this episode we read about the manifold effects of the sacrament of the Eucharist. Many of the effects of the sacrament may be adduced by a comaprison with the effects that physical food has on the living body. We … Continue reading

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Day 73 The Mystery of Transubstantiation

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 … Continue reading

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

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 … Continue reading

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Day 71 Three Mysteries of the Eucharist

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 … Continue reading

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Day 70 The Form of the Eucharist

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 … Continue reading

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