Category Archives: Sacred Doctrine

Day 79 Why Penance is a Sacrament

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Day 46 The Beatific Vision

In this episode we continue our discussion of Article XII of the Apsotle’s Creed concering the belief in “Life Everlasting.” The Catechism teaches us in what human happiness finally and ultimately consists, namely the “Beatific Vision.” In order to understand … Continue reading

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Day 44 The four marks of the glorified body

In this episode we conclude our study of Article 11 of the Creed concerning the resurrection of the body. The Catechism teaches that aside from immortality, the glorified bodies of the saints will be marked with impassibility, brightness, agility and … Continue reading

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