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

Dec 03 2024 126 ep. 21 mins 14
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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.

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

Dec 03 2024 25 mins  
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

Nov 14 2024 28 mins  
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"

Nov 02 2024 23 mins  
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"

Oct 26 2024 25 mins  
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

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

Oct 22 2024 13 mins  
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

Sep 24 2024 26 mins  
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

Sep 01 2024 24 mins  
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

Aug 29 2024 24 mins  
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!

Aug 24 2024 23 mins  
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 a

Day 116 The Conclusion of the Ninth and Tenth Commandments

Aug 08 2024 21 mins  
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.