Tag Archives: The Catechism of the Council of Trent

Day 56 and 57: The Form, Institution and Ministers of Baptism

Posted on April 22, 2023 by marklangley

Day 56: In this episode we discuss the words of the form of Baptism Additionally, we continue to read tertia pars of the Summa where St Thomas addressed the form as well as the administration of the sacrament. (ST. IIIa … Continue reading →

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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 54 Baptism: Its importance and definition

Posted on April 15, 2023 by marklangley

In this episode we begin reading the Catechism in its treatment on the sacraments in particular. Beginning with Baptism, after disucssing the importance of instruction concerning Baptism, the Catechism then sets forth its definition. We also read the first article … 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 52 Necessity of the Sacraments. Principal and Instrumental Causes. Wicked Ministers

Posted on April 7, 2023 by marklangley

In this episode we discuss the necessity of the sacraments relative to one another. Are all the sacraments equally necessary for salvation? Additionally, we discuss the distinction between the principle author of the sacraments as opposed to the instrumental agency … 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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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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