Category Archives: Aquinas

Day 40 I Believe…in the forgiveness of sins

In this episode we begin our discussion of article X of the Apostles Creed “I believe…in the forgiveness of sins.” In addition to reading the first pages of the catechism concerning article X, we also examine two articles on the … Continue reading

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Day 39 The Communion of Saints

In this episode we conclude our study of the ninth article of faith “I believe in the Holy Catholic Church The Communion of Saints.” Today we focus particularly on the second part of the article “the communion of saints.” The Catechism explains … Continue reading

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Day 38 The Church: Catholic and Apostolic

In this episode we continue our study of Article IX of the Creed discussing why the church is called “Catholic” and “Apostolic.” As an aid to our understanding we consult St. Thomas Aquinas’ treatment of this Article of Faith in … Continue reading

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Day 37 Why the Church is Holy

In this episode we continue to discuss Article IX of the Creed with respect to second mark of the Church, holiness. The Catechism gives three reasons why we say the church is “holy.” In addition we read an excerpt from … Continue reading

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Day 36 How the Catholic Church is One

In this episode we continue our discussion of Article IX “I Believe in the Holy Catholic Church, The Communion of Saints.” We focus specifically on the first mark of the Church which is that it is “One.” In addition to … Continue reading

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Day 35 The Church Triumphant and The Church Militant

In this episode we continue discussing the ninth article of the Creed I believe in the Holy Catholic Church. In particular we discuss the division of the Church into the “Church Triumphant” and the “Church Militant.” We see the divisions … Continue reading

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Day 34 Article IX “I Believe in the Holy Catholic Church”

In this episode we commence our study of Article IX of the Creed- “I believe in the Holy Catholic Church the Communion of Saints.” In particular we reflect on the meaning of the word Church (“Eccelsia”) and the various words … Continue reading

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Day 33 I Believe in the Holy Ghost – Part III

In this episode we conclude our reading of Article VIII in the Creed I Believe in the Holy Ghost. We discuss the Holy Ghost as the Lord, the Giver of Life as well as His procession from the Father and … Continue reading

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Day 32 The Holy Ghost and Understanding the procession in God from which He emanates.

In this episode we continue our discussion of Article VIII of the Apostle’s Creed “I Believe in the Holy Ghost.” In particular we discuss the two “processions” in God which are within Himself. One procession is from God’s intellect and … Continue reading

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Day 31 I Believe in the Holy Ghost

In this episode we commence our study of Article VIII of the Apostles Creed, ” I Believe in the Holy Ghost.” We read the opening comments concerning tis article of faith in which the CCT explains that the third person … Continue reading

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