Day 22 Christ laid down His Life Voluntarily

In this episode we continue to discuss Christ’s passion with particular focus on the voluntary nature of Christ’s death. We also read Q. 47 article 1 concerning the question “Whether Christ was slain by another or by Himself?”:

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Day 21 Dead, and Buried

In this episode we continue our study of Article IV of the Apostles Creed focusing on the death and burial of Christ. Additionally we read two articles from The Summa Theologica addressing “whether it was fitting that Christ should die?” (ST IIIa, Q. 50, A. 1) and “Was it fitting for Christ to be buried?” (ST IIIa. Q. 51 A. 1)

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Day 20: Suffered Under Pontius Pilate, Was Crucified, Dead, and Buried

In this episode we begin our study of Article 4 of the Apostles Creed “Suffered under Pontius Pilate, Was Crucified, Dead, and Buried.” We discuss the mention  of the Pontius Pilate who reigned in the province of Judea around 26AD-36AD. We also discuss why it was so fitting for Christ to die on a cross reading the Summa Theologica Tertia Pars Q. 46 A. 4

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Day 19 And Born of the Virgin Mary

In this episode we finish the third article of the Apostles Creed, focusing on the second part of the article “And Born of the Virgin Mary.” Mary’s virginity not only includes the manner of Christ’s conception, but also the manner in which Christ was born. He miraculously emerged from His mother’s womb in a way that caused no pain and left her maternal virginity perfectly intact. We also read the brief reply from the third part of the Summa Theologica Q. 35 A 7 concerning this miraculous birth.

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Day 18 The Natural and Supernatural Origins of the Incarnation

In this episode we continue our discussion of the Third Article of the Apostle Creed focusing on the conception of Christ in the womb of the Virgin Mary and the doctrine of the “Hypostatic Union.” While setting forth the truth of the mystery the Catechism of the Council of Trent warns that such a study should not be undertaken with “curious inquisitiveness” but rather only by those that are ready for a “mature consideration.” We take a brief look at two articles from the Tertia Pars of the Summa Theologica (IIIa Q. 23 A.4 and Q. 2. A. 6)

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Who Was Conceived By The Holy Ghost

In this episode we begin our study of Article III of the Catechism “Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost”. Of particular interest is the fact that although every act of God that is extrinsic to Himself proceeds from the Trinity as one, nonetheless in our Creed the conception of Christ is ascribed to the Holy Ghost. We explore three reasons that St Thomas Aquinas gives for this in the Summa Theologica Tertia Pars., Q. 32. A. 2

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Day 16 His only Son Our Lord

In today’s episode we finish the second article of Faith, set forth in the Catechism of the Council of Trent, focusing specifically on the words “His only Son Our Lord.”  In addition to reading the Catechism, we also look at several chapters of the Compendium Theologiae of St Thomas Aquinas. (e.g. Chapters 37-40) St Thomas explains how there is a Word in God.  

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Day 15 Why Jesus is preeminently called “The Christ”

In this episode we read the short section from the Catechism concerning the word Christ (Χριστοσ) and how this word is especially applied to our Lord and Savior Jesus. Jesus Christ is preeminently a priest prophet and king and therefore by the figure of speech known as “antonamasia” is called “Christ.” 

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Day 14: The Significance and Suitability of the Name “Jesus”

In this episode we read from The Catechism of the Council of Trent concerning the significance and pre-eminent suitability of the name “Jesus” as applied to the God Man, the son or Mary. Additionally, we explore St Thomas Aquinas’ explanation of this name in the “Tertia Pars” of the Summa Theologica Q. 37 A.2

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Day 13 And in Jesus Christ His Only Son Our Lord

In this episode we discuss the opening treatment of the second Article of Faith in the Catechism of the Council of Trent: The advantages and necessity of this article of Faith. Additionally, we take a brief look at the Summa Prima Secundae Q. 81. a1 concerning the transmission of original sin

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