Category Archives: Podcast

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 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 … Continue reading →

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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) … 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 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 58 The Duties of Godparents

Posted on April 28, 2023 by marklangley

In this episode we continue our study of Baptism focusing on sponsors (Godparents) – why they are necessary, who is eligible to be a sponsor and the duites that sponsors have to their Godchildren. We also take a brief look … 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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