Tag Archives: Aquinas

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 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 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 60 The Intentions Necessary for Baptism

Posted on May 6, 2023 by marklangley

In this episode we discuss the dispositions necessary for the recipient of Baptism (intention, Faith, and repentance). We also read several articles in support of the Catechisms teaching from the Summa Theologica. (ST. IIIa, Q. 68. a.4-a.9)

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