Category Archives: Sacraments

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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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 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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Day 50 Seven Reasons Why The Sacraments Were Instituted

Posted on April 4, 2023 by marklangley

In this episode we continue reading the Catechism in its treatment on the Sacraments in general. In particular we discuss seven reasons why the Sacraments were instituted. Additionally, we read about the constituent parts of every sacrament-namely the matter and … Continue reading →

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Day 49 On Signs And Sacraments

Posted on March 31, 2023 by marklangley

In this episode we continue our reading of the second part of the Catechism of the Council of Trent in its opening discussion on the sacraments in general. The Catechism sets forth the meaning of the word sign as it … Continue reading →

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Day 48 Beginning Discussion On The Sacraments

Posted on March 29, 2023 by marklangley

In this episode we begin reading the second part of the Catechism of The Council of Trent in its treatment on the Sacraments. The Catechism discusses the origin of the word ‘sacrament’ as referring to an oath the soldiers would … Continue reading →

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