Category Archives: Augustine

Day 74 The Effects of the Eucharist

Posted on June 18, 2023 by marklangley

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

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 … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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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 … 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 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 54 Baptism: Its importance and definition

Posted on April 15, 2023 by marklangley

In this episode we begin reading the Catechism in its treatment on the sacraments in particular. Beginning with Baptism, after disucssing the importance of instruction concerning Baptism, the Catechism then sets forth its definition. We also read the first article … Continue reading →

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Day 53 The Effects of the Sacraments

Posted on April 15, 2023 by marklangley

In this episode we conclude our reading of the Catechism’s treatment of the ‘Sacraments in General’. The sacraments have two effects “Sanctifying Grace” and a “Character.” As an aid to our understanding of these effects we also turn to several … Continue reading →

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Day 52 Necessity of the Sacraments. Principal and Instrumental Causes. Wicked Ministers

Posted on April 7, 2023 by marklangley

In this episode we discuss the necessity of the sacraments relative to one another. Are all the sacraments equally necessary for salvation? Additionally, we discuss the distinction between the principle author of the sacraments as opposed to the instrumental agency … Continue reading →

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Day 51 Why are there seven sacraments?

Posted on April 5, 2023 by marklangley

In this episode we discuss the number of the sacraments. The Catechism of the Council of Trent sets forth the doctrine of seven sacraments following St. Thomas Aquinas in his Summa where he draws an analogy to the seven things … Continue reading →

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