Category Archives: Sacred Doctrine

Discussion with Dr. Jason Fugikawa about The Catechism of the Council of Trent

Posted on September 12, 2024 by marklangley

An old friend of mine, Dr. Jason Fugikawa, is doing more than his fair share to foster classical learning for those who have just commenced the pursuit of wisdom or have been struggling down that path for a long time. … Continue reading →

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On False Humility and the Missing Episodes of The Catechism of the Council of Trent in a Year!

Posted on August 10, 2024 by marklangley

To my horror, I have been told by several readers that they were under the impression that Lion and Ox had simply abandoned the “Catechism of the Council of Trent in a Year” project after day 86 which was posted … Continue reading →

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Day 79 Why Penance is a Sacrament

Posted on July 15, 2023 by marklangley

In this episode we read the Catechism’s treatment concerning why Penance is a sacrament and we also begin to discuss its matter and form. Additionally we read from the Summa Theologica concerning these subjects and especially why the acts of … Continue reading →

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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 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 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 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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Day 47 In My Father’s House There Are Many Mansions

Posted on March 28, 2023 by marklangley

In this episode we conclude our study of Part I of the Catechism of the Council of Trent. We finish reading the Catechism’s treatment of Article XII concerning “Life Everlasting” with respect to the “Accessory Happiness” that those word signify. … Continue reading →

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