Catechism of The Council of Trent (in Less than a Year)

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The Catechism of the Council of Trent published in 1566 by order of Pope St. Pius V and edited by St Charles Borromeo takes its reader on a grand and eloquent tour of the Creed, the Sacraments, the Ten Commandments and The Lord's Prayer. A must read for every Catholic who wishes to understand his Faith more deeply.

Mark Langley


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    Day 129 Final Episode What Does "Amen"Mean?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 19:10


    In this episode we read the final pages of the Catechism concerning the "Seal of the Lord's Prayer" which is expressed by the word "Amen." We also read a chapter from St Augustine's commentary on "The Sermon on the Mount" in which Augustine draws a parallel between each of the seven petitions of the Lord's Prayer with each of the Beatitudes and the gifts of the Holy Ghost.

    Day 128 The Last Petition of The Lord's Prayer: But Deliver Us From Evil

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2024 18:31


    In this episode we read the Catechism's treatment of the seventh petition of The Lord's Prayer expressed in the words "But Deliver Us From Evil." The Catechism explains the importance of this petition - its importance and why it comes last. It also discusses what is meant by "evil" as well as the words "deliver us."

    Day 127 The Lord's Prayer "Lead us not into temptation."

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 26:24


    In this episode we discuss the seventh petition of the Lord's Prayer "Lead us not into to temptation." Among many other things, the Catechism explains that this petition is not asking to be released from all temptation because sometimes we are tempted for the good and in a manner that is calculated to prove our "metal."

    Day 126 Forgive us our trespasses

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 29:48


    In this episode we discuss the Catechism's explanation of the the fifth petition of the Lord's Prayer "forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us." The catechism explains the importance of this petition and gives an explanation for each word in the petition.

    Day 125 Fourth Petition in the Lord's Prayer: Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 25:04


    In this episode we read the catechism concernng the fourth petition in the Lord's Prayer. The Catechism explains each word in the petition in particular. What are the two senses of "Bread?" What is signified by "our" and "daily?"

    Day 124 The Third Petition of The Lord's Prayer Thy Will Be Done

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 28:22


    In this episode we read the catechism concerning the third petition of the Lord's Prayer. Among many other things, the Catechism sets forth at least six things that are meant by the words "Be Done."

    Day 123 The Second Petition "Thy Kingdom Come"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2024 23:43


    In this episode we discuss the second petition of the Lord's Prayer "Thy Kingdom Come". The Catechism sets forth three different significations of the word kingdom and three different ways in which we pray for the kingdom to come.

    Day 122 First Petition of the Lord's Prayer "Hallowed Be Thy Name"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2024 25:55


    In this episode we discuss the first petition of the Lord's Prayer, Hallowed be Thy Name. Among other things the Catechism sets forth at least five things that we are asking for in these words. In addition we read an article from the Summa Theologica in which St Thomas asks the questions "whether the seven petitions of the Lord's Prayer are fittingly assigned?" (S.T. IIa IIae Q. 83 a.9)

    Day 121 The Second Word in the Lords Prayer "Our"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 13:13


    In this episode we read the Catechism's comments concerning the possessive pronoun "Our" as the second word in the Lord's Prayer. We also read the concluding remarks concerning the remaining four words of the prologue "who are in heaven."

    Day 120 The First Word of the Lord's Prayer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 26:11


    In this episode we begin our study of the Lord's Prayer by discussing the very first word "Father." We also read article one and two of question 113 in Prima Pars of the Summa Theologica, concerning Guardian Angels!

    Day 119 Conclusion of Prayer in General - How to pray well

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 24:09


    In this episode we read the conclusion of the catechisms treatment on prayer in general. The Catechism sets forth conditions for prayer and elements of what makes a good prayer. We also read a brief section from question 83 of the Summa Theologica (i.e. ST IIa IIae) concerning the distinction between praying to God and to the saints.

    Day 118 The Parts of Prayer and What We Should Pray For

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 24:45


    In this episode we continue the catechism's general treatment of prayer concerning the prayer of petition and the prayer of thanksgiving. Additionally we read an article from the summa concerning whether it is proper to pray for temporal things. ST IIa IIae Q. 83 a. 6

    Day 117 Part Four Prayer!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2024 23:37


    In this episode we commence the fourth and final part of the Catechism concerning prayer and the Lord's prayer. The Catechism discourses on the necessity of prayer and sets forth 10 fruits of prayer. In addition we read an article from the Summa Theologica on "whether it is becoming to pray." St Thomas explains how our prayers are becoming and even necessary as they are designed by God to be among the causes by which he brings about his effects! (ST IIa IIae Q. 83 a.2

    Day 116 The Conclusion of the Ninth and Tenth Commandments

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 21:03


    In this episode we finish up the catechism's treatment of the ninth and tenth commandments. We read about the "positive" part of these commandments. In addition we read two short articles about these commandments from one of the "opuscula" of St. Thomas concerning the Decalogue.

    Day 115 The Ninth and Tenth Commandments

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 26:41


    In this episode we read the beginning of the Catechism's treatment on the ninth and tenth commandments. Because the subject matter is similar the catechism treats these two commandments together. We discuss an interesting difference between the Catechism of the Council of Trent following St Thomas in placing the commandment concerning coveting our neighbor's goods before the commandment concerning our neighbor's wife. The new Catechism reverses this order and there appears to be good reasons for each order.

    Day 114 The Positive Part of the Eighth Commandment Truthfulness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 19:52


    In this episode we conclude the catechisms treatment of the eighth commandment. This commandment enjoins the virtue of truthfulness. In addition, we read about that "special" virtue from the Summa Theologica. ST IIa IIae Q. 109 a. 2. We also reference the definition of virtue from St Augustine in Ia. IIae Q. 59 a.4

    Day 113 The Eighth Commandment and the nature of a lie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2024 29:10


    In this episode we pause in our reading of the catechism to examine two articles in the Summa Theologica concerning the nature of a lie. We read from Secunda Secundae Question 110 articles 1 and 3. (ST IIa IIae Q. 110 a. 1 and 3)

    Day 112 The Eighth Commandment Thou Shalt Not Bear False Witness Against Thy Neighbor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 25:34


    In this episode we commence our study of the eighth commandment reading the section in th Catechism concerning the prohibitory or negative part of the commandment. Additionally we read two articles from the Summa Theologica concerning reviling and backbiting and the distinction between them. ST. IIa IIae Q. 72 a.1 and Q. 73 a. 1

    Day 111 The conclusion of the seventh commandment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 29:23


    In this episode we discuss what the seventh commandment with regard to what it enjoins. Additionally we read an article from question 62 of the second part of the second part of the Summa Theologica concerning restitution. ST IIa. IIae. Q. 62 a. 7

    Day 110 Seventh Commandment Why Private Property is Natural to Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 22:55


    In this episode we pause our reading of the catechism and instead read four articles from the Summa Theologica concerning why the possession of external property is natural to man. In addition we read an article concerning the definition of theft and distinguish it from robbery. ST. IIa IIae Q. 66 a1-a4

    Day 109 The Seventh Commandment Thou Shalt Not Steal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 22:16


    In this episode we commence our study of the seventh commandment- Thou Shalt Not Steal. The Catechism divides the commandment into a prohibitory part and a positive part. We read the catechism only with regard to the prohibitory part distinguishing theft from robbery,

    Day 108 The Sixth Commandment Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 19:33


    In this episode we only read the Catechism's brief treatment of the sixth commandment.

    Day 107 The Fifth Commandment Concluded

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2024 20:44


    In this episode we conclude the Catechism's treatment of the fifth Commandment. The commandment inculcates the love of enemies. In addition to reading the catechism we also turn to the Summa Theologica concerning "whether we should love our enemies?" ST. IIa IIae Q. 25 a. 8

    Day 106 The Fifth Commandment Thou Shalt Not Kill

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 21:11


    In this episode we commence out study of the Fifth Commandment. The Catechism divides the commandment into a prohibitory part and a positive part. We also read from two articles in the Summa Theologica regarding the rectitude of capital punishment as well as the legitimacy of killing in self defense. ST IIa IIae Q. 64

    Day 105 Conclusion of the Fourth Commandment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 16:29


    In this episode we conclude the Catechism's treatment of the Fourth Commandment. The Catechism explains the appropriateness of the reward attached the commandment (i.e. "that thou mayest be long lived, etc." We also read from the fourth Chapter of the Book of Tobias in which Tobias provides an excellent example of the way that Fathers should behave to their sons. Additionally we read from the Summa Theologica where St Thomas explains how a long life is a suitable reward. ST. IIa IIae 122. a. 4 ad. 4

    Day 104 Fourth Commandment Honor Your Father and Mother Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2024 23:03


    In this episode we read the Catechism with regard to its treatment of the words "Honor" and "Father" and "Mother." We also read excerpts from the Summa Theologica from Secunda Secundae concerning the virtue of Piety.

    Day 103 The Fourth Commandment Honor Thy Father and Thy Mother

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2024 25:09


    In this episode we commence our study of the Fourth Commandment of the Decalogue: Honor Thy Father and Thy Mother. As the fourth "Word" (of the "Ten Words") is the first on the second tablet, we discuss why Catholics number and arrange the ten commandments as they do. The Catholic arrangement is from St Augustine's teaching in his work "Quaestiones in Exodum," from which we read. Additionally we read from the Summa Theologica, Secunda Secundae Question 122 article 5, "Whether the fourth precept, about honoring one's parents, is fittingly expressed?"

    Day 102 The Third Commandment Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 22:40


    In this episode we finish our study of the third commandment. Among other things, the Catechism explains what sorts of activities are permitted and not permitted on the Sabbath.

    Day 101 The Third Commandment: Remember Keep Holy the Sabbath

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2024 22:45


    In this episode we commence our study of the third commandment regarding the Lord's Day. We read the Catechism in its treatment of the words "Remember" and "Keep Holy the Sabbath." Among other things , the Catechism sets forth three reasons why the word remember is employed. We also look briefly at the Summa Theologica (ST. IIa IIae Q. 122 art. 4)

    Day 100 The Second Commandment (Conclusion)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2023 20:30


    In this episode we read about the conditions of a just oath and conclude our study of the second commandment by discussing the negative part of the prohibition.

    Day 99 The Second Commandment

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 19:45


    In this episode we commence our study of the second commandment of the Decalogue "Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain". In addition to reading the Catechism concerning this commandment we also take a look at the question in the Summa Theologica "Whether the second precept of the decalogue is fittingly expressed?" (ST. Secunda Secundae, Q. 122, A 3)

    Day 98 The First Commandment Conclusion

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2023 14:58


    In this episode we wrap up the Catechism's treatment of the first commandment. In particular the catechism discusses the "spurs" contained in the words "Mighty" and "Jealous". The catechism also discusses the threat and reward attached to this commandment.

    Day 97 The First Commandment Part II (The distinction between Latria and Dulia)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2023 22:26


    In this episode we continue reading the Catechism in its treatment of the First Commandment. Among other things we discuss the grouping of the commandments and why Exodus XX 2-6 should all be understood as setting forth the first commandment. We also read St Thomas Aquinas' treatment of the distinction of the worship of "Latria" as opposed to the worship (or honor) of "Dulia."

    Day 96 The First Commandment

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2023 21:45


    In this episode we begin discussing the first commandment. Additionally we look at two articles from the summa concerning whether the commandments are part of the Natural Law as well as whether the first commandment was fittingly worded.

    Day 95 Part III The Decalogue

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2023 23:58


    In this episode we commence our study of Part III of the Catechism concerning the Decalogue (The Ten Commandments). The Catechism begins treatment by a discussion of the Ten Commandments in general.

    Day 94 The Sacrament of Matrimony Final Considerations

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 11:03


    In this episode we finish reading the Catechism in its treatment of the sacrament of Matrimony. The Catechism discusses the duties of the spouses, impediments and the role of parents in giving consent to children who are to be married. This episode concludes our study of Part II of the Catechism of the Council of Trent.

    Day 93 Marriage as a Sacrament

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 19:31


    In this episode we read the Catechism in its treatment of Marriage not just as an institution of nature but as a sacrament. In addition we study the three blessings of marriage and discuss its indissolubility.

    Day 92 The Sacrament of Matrimony

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 30:47


    In this episode we commence our study of the sacrament of Matrimony. The Catechism first treats Matrimony as an institution of nature and then it treats it as a thing of grace (i.e. a sacrament)

    Day 91 The Degrees of the Priesthood

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2023 30:04


    In this episode we conclude the catechisms treatment of the Sacrament of Holy Orders. The Catechism distinguishes various degrees of the priesthood and also discusses the qualifications and impediments to Holy Orders as well as its effects.

    Day 90 Holy Orders Part II - The Major and Minor Orders

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2023 31:10


    In this episode we continue to read the Catechism concerning the Sacrament of Holy Orders. In particular we study the distinctions of Major and Minor Orders and why the Church used to designate seven different "orders" encompassed within this sacrament. It is within the scope of the church's power to order itself and make a division of labor with respect to the sacrament of the Eucharist- and we see that all of the orders are at the service of the priest. Additionally, we read two excerpts from the Summa Theologica concerning the division and multiplicity of orders. (ST. IIIa. Supplement Q. 37 a. 1 and a. 2)

    Day 89 Introduction to the Sacrament of Holy Orders

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2023 29:46


    In this episode we commence our study of the Sacrament of Holy Orders. In addtion to reading the Catechism concerning why Orders is a sacrament we also take a look at Question 34 of the Supplement to the Summa Theologica concerning this same question. Additionally we note that certain changes were made with respect to the suppression of the minor orders in 1973 by Pope Paul VI in his Motu Proprio Quaedam Ministeria. (ST. III Supplement Q. 34 a.1)

    The Sacrament of Extreme Unction Conclusion

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 20:21


    In this episode we conclude the Catechism's treatment of the sacrament of Extreme Unction. We discuss the subject, the minister and the effects of this sacrament.

    Day 87 The Sacrament of Extreme Unction

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2023 27:23


    In this episode we commence our study of the Sacrament of Extreme Unction. We discuss why extreme unction is a sacrament, its unity as well as its matter and form. Additionally we read selections from two articles in the Supplement to the Summa Theologica. (ST Supplement Q. 29. a.1 and a. 2)

    Day 86 The sacrament of Penance - Conclusion

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2023 18:58


    In this episode we finish our study of the sacrament of Penance. The Catechism following St. Thomas Aquinas sets forth three reasons why the works of satisfaction are suitably enumerated (i.e. almsdeeds, prayer and fasting) Additionally, the catechism discusses the duties of the minister of Penance.

    Day 85 Satisfaction - the third integral part of Penance

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 21:29


    In this episode we begin reading the Catechism with regard to the third integral part of the sacrament of Penance, namely Satisfaction. The Catechism distinguishes three kinds (or degrees) of satisfaction, the necessity of satisfaction, and six advantages of performing works of satisfaction.

    Day 84 The Qualities of a Good Confession

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 34:42


    In this episode we read and continue to discuss the Catechism's treatment about the second integral part of the sacrament of penance- "Confession." The Catechism sets forth the law of confession, and the qualities a good confession. We also read about the usual minister of the sacrament and the qualities of a good confessor.

    Day 83 Confession, its necessity and advantages

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 53:58


    In this episode we continue our discussion of the integral parts of the sacrament of penance discussing confession. We discuss the necessity of confession and how it is beneficial to the individual and society. Additionally we read some articles concerning this same matter from the Summa Theologica. (ST. IIIa. Supplement selections from Q. 6-Q.7)

    Day 82 The definition, qualities, conditions and effects of contrition

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2023 28:48


    In this episode we read the Catechism's treatment of the first integral part of Penance- contrition. The Catechism explains that contrition is a sorrow and detestation of sin. This detestation should be supreme, intense and universal. The Catechism also sets for the conditions required for contrition and its effects.

    Day 81 The Integral Parts of Penance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 19:43


    In this episode we continue discussing the sacrament of Penance. The matter of the sacrament consists in three actions of the penitent which are considered as "integral parts." We discuss briefly what is meant by "integral part." Additionally, we continue reading selections from the third part of the Summa concerning Penance. (ST. IIIa Q. 84 and Q. 90 a. 2

    Day 80 The Form of the Sacrament of Penance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023 23:39


    In this episode we discuss the words "I absolve thee" as the form of the sacrament of penance. In addition we discuss why some sacraments include the imposition of the hands of the minister (e.g. confirmation and Holy Orders) while other sacraments do not include this. (ST. Q. 84, a.3 and a. 4)

    Day 79 Why Penance is a Sacrament

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2023 22:12


    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 the penitent may be considered the matter of Penance. (ST. IIIa. Q. 84 a.1 and a.2)

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