Category Archives: Aquinas

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 … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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Day 63 Conclusion of the Sacrament of Baptism and the Ceremonies

Posted on May 14, 2023 by marklangley

In this episode we conclude our study of the sacrament of Baptism by discussing all the ceremonies attendant upon its administration. The ceremonies are divided into three categories: Ceremonies before arrival at the baptismal font, ceremonies at the baptismal font, … Continue reading →

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Day 62 Three More Effects of Baptism

Posted on May 13, 2023 by marklangley

In this episode we conclude our reading and discussion of the six effects of Baptism: The remission of sin, the remission of punishment due to sin, Grace of regeneration, the infusion of virtues, character of a Christian, and opening the … Continue reading →

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Day 61 The First Three Effects of Baptism

Posted on May 7, 2023 by marklangley

In this episode we begin our study of the six effects of Baptism: The Remission of all sin, the remission of all punishment due to sin, and the grace of regeneration. The Catechism explains why even though sin and its … Continue reading →

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Day 59 The Necessity of Baptism

Posted on April 29, 2023 by marklangley

In this episode we discuss the necessity of Baptism. In particular we discuss the distinction between the Baptism of adults and of children with regard to when it should be administered. With infants Baptism should not be deferred but with … Continue reading →

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Day 56 and 57: The Form, Institution and Ministers of Baptism

Posted on April 22, 2023 by marklangley

Day 56: In this episode we discuss the words of the form of Baptism Additionally, we continue to read tertia pars of the Summa where St Thomas addressed the form as well as the administration of the sacrament. (ST. IIIa … Continue reading →

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Day 55 The Matter of Baptism

Posted on April 17, 2023 by marklangley

In this episode we discuss why water is such an appropriate matter for the sacrament of Baptism as instituted by Our Lord. The Catechism gives several reasons following the thought of St Thomas Aquinas in the Summa Theologica. (ST. IIIa … Continue reading →

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