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║ The Catechism of the
Council of
║ (The Catechism of
Pius V) ║
║ (The Roman
Catechism) ║
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The recently
published <Catechism of the Catholic Church> is directed, in the first
instance, to all bishops. Before it came on the scene the Roman Catechism was
the most complete and authoritative statement of what the Catholic Church
taught and believed. Intended, in the first instance, for the use of priests in
their preaching, it enjoyed a unique authority among manuals.
It was issued
by the express command of THE ECUMENICAL COUNCIL OF TRENT, which also ordered
that it be translated into the vernacular of different nations to be used as a
standard source for preaching.
GREGORY XIII
so highly esteemed it that he desired even books of Canon Law to be written in
accordance with its contents.
In his Bull of
June 14, 1761, CLEMENT XIII said that the Catechism contains a clear
explanation of all that is necessary for salvation and useful for the faithful,
that it was composed with great care and industry and has been highly praised
by all, that by it in former times the faith was strengthened, and that no
other catechism can be compared with it. He concluded then, that the Roman
Pontiffs offered this work to pastors as a norm of Catholic teaching and
discipline so that there might be uniformity and harmony in the instructions of
all.
Pope LEO XIII,
in an Encyclical Letter of September 8, 1899, to the Bishops and clergy of
France, recommended two books which all seminarians should possess and
constantly read and study, namely, the <Summa Theologica> of St. Thomas
and "that golden book," the <Catechismus ad Parochos>.
Regarding the latter work he wrote: "This work is remarkable at once for
the richness and exactness of its doctrine, and for the elegance of its style;
it is a precious summary of all theology, both dogmatic and moral. He who
understands it well, will have always at his service those aids by which a
priest is enabled to preach with fruit, to acquit himself worthily of the
important ministry of the confessional and of the direction of souls, and will
be in a position to refute the objections of unbelievers."
PIUS X in his
Encyclical <Acerbo Nimis> of
In particular,
Cardinal Valerius, the friend of St. Charles Borromeo, wrote of the
Catechism: "This work contains all
that is needful for the instruction of the faithful; and it is written with
such order, clearness and majesty that through it we seem to hear holy Mother
the Church herself, taught by the Holy Ghost, speaking to us.... It was
composed by order of the Fathers of Trent under the inspiration of the Holy
Ghost, and was published by the authority of the Vicar of Christ."
Salmanticenses,
the great Carmelite commentators on St. Thomas, paid the following high tribute
to the Catechism: "The authority of this Catechism has always been of the
greatest in the Church, because it was composed by the command of the Council
of Trent, because its authors were men of highest learning, and because it was
approved only after the severest scrutiny by Popes Pius V and Gregory XIII, and
has been recommended in nearly all the Councils that have been held since the
Council of Trent."
Antonio
Possevino, an illustrious Jesuit, and the preceptor of St. Francis de Sales,
said: "The Catechism of the Council of Trent was inspired by the Holy
Ghost."
In his
immortal <Apologia> CARDINAL NEWMAN writes: "The Catechism of the
Council of Trent was drawn up for the express purpose of providing preachers
with subjects for their sermons; and, as my whole work has been a defense of
myself, I may here say that I rarely preach a sermon but I go to this beautiful
and complete Catechism to get both my matter and my doctrine."
This work scanned by St Michael's Depot.
The work presented here is variously known as The
Catechism of the Council of Trent, the Roman Catechism, or the Catechism of
Pius V.
This electronic version was produced using a scanner. It
was spell-checked, but that's all.
The first editions of the Catechism were printed without
headings of any kind, and with hardly any break in the text beyond an
occasional paragraph. This arrangement, however, appeared unsatisfactory to
Pius V who therefore ordered that in subsequent editions the book should be
divided into parts, chapters, and paragraphs. The divisions and headings in
this text of the Catechism form no part of the original work and were supplied
by the translators.
This translation used as its basis the Manutian text as
reflected in the Maredsous edition of 1902, the fourth Roman edition of 1907
and the
The translation and preface (minus spell-check list) are
by John A. McHugh, O.P. and Charles J. Callan, O.P. (circa 1923)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface
LIST OF WORDS NOT PASSED BY SPELL-CHECK PROGRAM
ORIGIN OF THE ROMAN CATECHISM
AUTHORITY AND EXCELLENCE OF THE ROMAN CATECHISM
CATECHISM OF THE COUNCIL OF
INTRODUCTORY
The Necessity
Of Religious Instruction
Need of an
Authoritative Catholic Catechism
The Nature of
this Work
The Ends of
Religious Instruction
Knowledge Of
Christ
Observance Of
The Commandments
Love Of God
The Means
Required for Religious Instruction
Instruction
Should Be Accommodated To The Capacity Of The Hearer
Zeal
Study Of The
Word Of God
Division of
this Catechism
How This Work
Is To Be Used
PART I : THE CREED
Faith
Necessity Of
Faith
Unity Of Faith
The Creed
Division Of
The Creed
ARTICLE I : "I BELIEVE IN GOD, THE FATHER ALMIGHTY,
CREATOR OF HEAVEN AND EARTH"
Meaning Of
This Article
"I
Believe"
Faith Excludes
Doubt
Faith Excludes
Curiosity
Faith Requires
Open Profession
"In
God"
Knowledge Of
God More Easily Obtained Through Faith Than Through Reason
Knowledge Of
God Obtained Through Faith Is Clearer
Knowledge Of
God Obtained Through Faith Is More Certain
Knowledge Of
God Obtained Through Faith Is More Ample And Exalted
The Unity Of
Nature In God
The Trinity Of
Persons In God
"The
Father"
God Is Called
Father Because He Is Creator And Ruler
God Is Called
Father Because He Adopts Christians Through Grace
The Name
Father Also Discloses The Plurality Of Persons In God
The Doctrine
Of The Trinity
Practical
Admonitions Concerning The Mystery Of The Trinity
"Almighty"
Meaning Of The
Term Almighty"
Why
Omnipotence Alone Is Mentioned In The: Creed
Advantages Of
Faith In God's Omnipotence
Not Three
Almighties But One Almighty
"Creator"
"Of
Heaven and Earth"
Creation Of
The World Of Spirits
Formation Of
The Universe
Production Of
Man
"Of all
Things Visible and Invisible"
God Preserves,
Rules And Moves All Created Things
Creation Is
The Work Of The Three Persons
ARTICLE II : "AND IN JESUS CHRIST, HIS ONLY SON, OUR
LORD"
Advantages Of
Faith In This Article
Necessity Of
Faith In This Article
"Jesus"
"Christ"
"His Only Son"
"Our
Lord"
Duties Owed To
Christ Our Lord
ARTICLE III : "WHO WAS CONCEIVED BY THE HOLY GHOST,
BORN OF THE VIRGIN MARY"
Importance Of
This Article
First Part of
this Article:
"Who was
Conceived,'
"By the Holy
Ghost"
In The
Incarnation Some Things Were Natural, Others Supernatural
How To Profit
By The Mystery Of The Incarnation
Second Part Of
This Article: "Born Of The Virgin Mary"
The Nativity
Of Christ Transcends The Order Of Nature
Christ
Compared to Adam" Mary to Eve
Types and
Prophecies of the Conception and Nativity
Lessons which
this Article Teaches
Humility And
Poverty Of Christ
Elevation And
Dignity Of Man
Duty Of
Spiritual Nativity
ARTICLE IV : "SUFFERED UNDER PONTIUS PILATE, WAS
CRUCIFIED, DEAD, AND BURIED'"
Importance Of
This Article
First Part of
this Article: '"Suffered Under Pontius Pilate, was Crucified,,
"Suffered,"
"Under
Pontius Pilate"
"Was
Crucified"
Importance Of
The History Of The Passion
Figures And
Prophecies Of The Passion And Death Of The Saviour
Second Part Of
This Article: "Dead, And Buried"
Christ Really
Died
Christ Died
Freely
The Thought Of
Christ's Death Should Excite Our Love And Gratitude
Christ Was
Really Buried
Circumstances
Of Christ's Burial
Useful
Considerations on the Passion
The Dignity Of
The Sufferer
Reasons Why
Christ Suffered
Christ Was
Delivered Over To Death By The Father And By Himself
The:
Bitterness Of Christ's Passion
Fruits Of
Christ's Passion
Christ's
Passion, -- A Satisfaction, A Sacrifice, A Redemption An Example
Admonition
ARTICLE V : "HE DESCENDED INTO HELL, THE THIRD DAY
HE ROSE AGAIN FROM THE DEAD"
Importance Of
This Article
First Part of
this Article: "He Descended into Hell"
"Hell"
Different
Abodes Called Hell"
"He
Descended"
Why He
Descended into Hell
To Liberate
The Just
To Proclaim His Power
Second Part of
this Article: "The Third Day He arose again from the Dead"
"He arose
Again"
"From the
Dead"
"The
Third Day"
"According to the Scriptures"
Three Useful
Considerations on this Article
Necessity Of
The Resurrection
Ends Of The
Resurrection
Advantages Of
The: Resurrection
Signs Of
Spiritual Resurrection
ARTICLE VI : "HE ASCENDED INTO HEAVEN, SITTETH AT
THE RIGHT HAND OF GOD THE FATHER ALMIGHTY"
Importance Of
This Article
First Part of
this Article: "He Ascended into Heaven"
"Into
Heaven"
"He
Ascended"
Second Part of
this Article: "Sitteth at the Right Hand of God the Father Almighty"
"At the
Right Hand"
"Sitteth"
Reflections on
the Ascension:
Its History
Greatness Of
This Mystery
Reasons Of The
Ascension
Results Of The
Ascension
Virtues
Promoted By The Ascension.
The Ascension
Benefits The Church And The Individual
ARTICLE VII : "FROM THENCE HE SHALL COME TO JUDGE
THE LIVING AND THE DEAD"
Meaning Of
This Article
"From
Thence He Shall Come"
"To Judge
the Living and the Dead"
Two Judgments
Reasons For
General Judgment
This Truth has
Rightly been made an Article of the Creed
Circumstances
of the Judgment:
The Judge
Signs Of The
General Judgment
The Sentence
Of The Just
The Sentence
Of The Wicked
Importance of
Instruction on this Article
ARTICLE VIII : "I BELIEVE IN THE HOLY GHOST"
Importance Of
This Article
"Holy
Ghost"
"I
Believe in the Holy Ghost"
The Holy Ghost
Is Equal To The Father And The Son
The Holy Ghost
Is Distinct From The Father And The Son
"The
Lord"
"Life-Giver"
"Who
Proceedeth from the Father and the Son"
Certain Divine
Works are Appropriated to the Holy Ghost
Creation,
Government, Life
The Seven
Gifts
Justifying
Grace
ARTICLE IX : "I BELIEVE IN THE
The Importance
Of This Article
First Part Of
This Article : "I Believe In The Holy Catholic Church
"Church"
Mysteries
Which The
Other Names
Given The Church In Scripture
The Parts of
the Church
The Members Of
The Church Militant
Those Who Are
Not Members Of The Church
Other Uses of
the
The Marks Of
The Church
"One'
Unity In
Government
Unity In
Spirit, Hope And Faith
"Holy"
"Catholic"
Apostolic
Figures of the
Church
"I
Believe the Holy Catholic Church"
Second Part of
this Article: "The Communion of Saints"
Importance Of
This Truth
Meaning of
"The Communion of Saints"
Communion Of
Sacraments
Communion Of
Good Works
Those Who
Share In This Communion
Communion In
Other Blessings
ARTICLE X : "THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS"
Importance Of
This Article
The Church Has
the Power of Forgiving Sins
Extent of this
Power:
All Sins That
Precede Baptism
All Sins
Committed After Baptism
Limitation of
this Power:
It Is Not
Limited As To Sins, Persons, Or Time
It Is Limited
As To Its Ministers And Exercise
Greatness of
this Power
Sin Can Be
Forgiven Only By The Power Of God
This Power
Communicated To None Before Christ
Sin Remitted
Through The Blood Of Christ
The Great Evil
From Which Forgiveness Delivers Man
Exhortation:
This Remedy To
Be Used
Abuse To Be Guarded Against
ARTICLE XI : "THE RESURRECTION OF THE BODY"
Importance Of
This Article
"The
Resurrection of the Body"
The Fact of
the Resurrection:
Examples And
Proofs Derived From Scripture
Analogies From
Nature
Arguments
Drawn From Reason
All Shall Rise
The Body Shall
Rise Substantially the Same
Restoration Of
All That Pertains To The Nature And Adornment Of The Body
Restoration Of
All That Pertains To The Integrity Of The Body
The Condition
of the Risen Body Shall be Different
Immortality
The Qualities
Of A Glorified Body
Impassibility
Brightness
Agility
Subtility
Advantages of
Deep Meditation on this Article
ARTICLE XII : "LIFE EVERLASTING"
Importance Of
This Article
"Life
Everlasting"
"Everlasting"
Life
Negative and
Positive Elements of Eternal Life
The Negative
The Positive
Essential
Happiness
The Light Of
Glory
The Beatific
Vision
An
Illustration Of This Truth
Accessory
Happiness
Glory
Honour
Peace
How to Arrive
at the Enjoyment of this Happiness
PART II : THE SACRAMENTS
Importance Of
Instruction On The Sacraments
The Word
"Sacrament"
Definition of
a Sacrament
"A
Sacrament is a Sign"
Proof From
Reason
Proof From
Scripture
"Sign of
a Sacred Thing" : Kind of Sign Meant Here
Natural Signs
Signs Invented
By Man,
Signs
Instituted By God
Kind of Sacred
Thing Meant Here
Other Sacred
Things Signified By The Sacraments
All The
Sacraments Signify Something Present, Something Past, Something Future:
A Sacrament
Sometimes Signifies The Presence Of More Than One Thing
Why the
Sacraments were Instituted
Constituent
Parts of the Sacraments
Ceremonies
Used in the Administration of the Sacraments
The Number Of
The Sacraments
Comparisons
among the Sacraments
The Author of
the Sacraments
The Ministers
of the Sacraments
Unworthiness
Of The Minister And Validity
Lawfulness Of
Administration
Effects of the
Sacraments
First Effect:
Justifying Grace
Second Effect:
Sacramental Character
How to Make
Instruction on the Sacraments Profitable
THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Importance Of
Instruction On Baptism
Names of this
Sacrament
Definition Of
Baptism
Constituent
Elements Of Baptism
Matter of
Baptism
Testimony Of
Scripture Concerning The Matter Of Baptism
Figures
Prophecies
Fitness
Chrism Added
To Water For Solemn Baptism
Form of
Baptism
Words Of The
Form
Essential And
Non-Essential Words Of The Form
Baptism In The
Name Of Christ
Administration
of Baptism
Institution Of
Baptism
Baptism
Instituted At Christ's Baptism
Baptism Made
Obligatory After Christ's Resurrection
Reflection
The Ministers
of Baptism
Bishops And
Priests The Ordinary Ministers
Deacons
Extraordinary Ministers Of Baptism
Ministers In
Case Of Necessity
The Sponsors
at Baptism
Why Sponsors
Are Required At Baptism
Antiquity Of
This Law
Affinity
Contracted By Sponsors
Duties Of
Sponsors
Who May Not Be
Sponsors
Number Of
Sponsors
Necessity of
Baptism
Infant
Baptism: It's Necessity
Infants
Receive The Graces Of Baptism
Baptism Of
Infants Should Not Be Delayed
Baptism Of
Adults
They Should
Not Delay Their Baptism Unduly
Ordinarily
They Are Not Baptised At Once
In Case Of
Necessity Adults May Be: Baptised At Once
Dispositions
for Baptism
Intention
Faith
Repentance
Advantages To
Be Derived From These Reflections
Effects of
Baptism
First Effect
Of Baptism: Remission Of Sin
Concupiscence
Which Remains After Baptism Is No Sin
Further Proof
Of The First Effect Of Baptism
The Second
Effect Of Baptism: Remission Of All Punishment Due To Sin
Baptism Does
Not Exempt From Penalties Of The Civil Law
Baptism Remits
The Punishment Due To Original Sin After Death
Baptism Does
Not Free Us From The Miseries Of Life
Baptism A
Source Of Happiness To The Christian Even In This Life
Third Effect
Of Baptism: Grace Of Regeneration
Fourth Effect
Of Baptism: Infused Virtues And Incorporation With Christ
Why The
Practice Of Virtue Is Difficult Even After Baptism
Fifth Effect
Of Baptism: Character Of Christian
Baptism Not To
Be Repeated
In Conditional
Baptism The Sacrament Is Not Repeated
Sixth Effect
Of Baptism: Opening The Gates Of Heaven
Effects Of
Baptism Foreshadowed In The Baptism Of Christ
Measure In
Which Those Effects Are Obtained
Ceremonies of
Baptism
Their
Importance
Three Classes
Of Ceremonies In Baptism
Ceremonies
That Are Observed Before Coming To The Font: Consecration Of Baptismal Water
The Person To
Be Baptised Stands At The Church Door
Catechetical
Instruction
The Exorcism
The Salt
The Sign Of
The Cross
The Saliva
The Ceremonies
Observed After Coming To The Font
The
Renunciation Of Satan
The Profession
Of Faith
The Wish To Be
Baptised
The Ceremonies
That Follow Baptism: Chrism
The White
Garment
The Lighted
Candle
The Name Given
In Baptism
Recapitulation
THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
Importance Of
Instruction On Confirmation
Name of this
Sacrament
Confirmation
is a Sacrament
Confirmation
is Distinct from Baptism
Institution of
Confirmation
Component
Parts of Confirmation
The Matter
The Remote
Matter Of Confirmation Is Chrism
The
Appropriateness Of Chrism
Chrism To Be
Consecrated By The Bishop
The Form Of
Confirmation
Minister of
Confirmation
Sponsors at
Confirmation
The Subject of
Confirmation
All Should Be
Confirmed
The Proper Age
For Confirmation
Dispositions
For Receiving Confirmation
The Effects of
Confirmation
The Grace Of
Strength
Increase In
Grace
Character Of
Soldier Of Christ
Ceremonies Of
Confirmation
The Anointing
Of The Forehead
The Sign Of
The Cross
Time When
Confirmation Should Be Conferred
The Slap On
The Cheek
The Pax
Admonition
THE SACRAMENT OF THE EUCHARIST
Importance Of
Instruction On The Eucharist
Institution of
the Eucharist
Meaning of the
Word "Eucharist"
Other Names Of
This Sacrament
The Eucharist
Is a Sacrament Properly So Called
In What
Respect The Eucharist Is A Sacrament
How The
Eucharist Differs From All The Other Sacraments
The Eucharist
Is But One Sacrament
The Eucharist
Signifies Three Things
Constituent
Parts of the Eucharist
The Matter
The First
Element Of The Eucharist Is Bread
The
Sacramental Bread Must Be Wheaten
The
Sacramental Bread Should Be Unleavened
Unleavened Bread
Not Essential
Quantity Of
The Bread
The Second
Element Of The Eucharist Is Wine
Water Should
Be Mixed With The Wine
No Other
Elements Pertain To This Sacrament
Peculiar
Fitness Of Bread And Wine
Form Of The
Eucharist
Form To Be
Used In The Consecration Of The Bread
Not All The
Words Used Are Essential
Form To Be
Used In The Consecration Of The Wine
Explanation Of
The Form Used In The Consecration Of The Wine
Three
Mysteries Of The Eucharist
The Mystery of
the Real Presence
Proof From
Scripture
Proof From The
Teaching Of The Church
Testimony Of
The Fathers
Teaching Of
The Councils
Two Great
Benefits Of Proving The Real Presence
Faith Is
Strengthened
The Soul Is
Gladdened
Meaning of the
Real Presence
Christ Whole
And Entire Is Present In The Eucharist
Presence In
Virtue Of The Sacrament And In Virtue Of Concomitance
Christ Whole
And Entire Present Under Each Species
Christ Whole And Entire Present In Every Part
Of Each Species
The Mystery of
Transubstantiation
Proof From The
Dogma Of The Real Presence
Proof From The
Councils
Proof From
Scripture
Proof From The
Fathers
Why The Eucharist
Is Called Bread After Consecration
The Meaning of
Transubstantiation
Transubstantiation A Total Conversion
A Consequence
Of Transubstantiation
The Mystery of
the Accidents without a Subject
Proof From The
Preceding Dogmas
Proof From The
Teaching Of The Church
Advantages Of
This Mystery
The Effects of
the Eucharist
The Eucharist
Contains Christ And Is The Food Of The Soul
The Eucharist
Gives Grace
The Grace Of
The Eucharist Sustains
The Grace Of The Eucharist Invigorates And
Delights
The Eucharist
Remits Venial Sins
The Eucharist
Strengthens Against Temptation
The Eucharist
Facilitates The Attainment Of Eternal Life
How The
Effects Of The Eucharist May Be Developed And Illustrated
Recipient of
the Eucharist
Threefold
Manner Of Communicating
Necessity Of
Previous Preparation For Communion
Preparation Of
Soul
Preparation Of
Body
The Obligation
of Communion
How Often Must
Communion Be Received?
The Church
Desires The Faithful To Communicate Daily
The Church
Commands; The Faithful To Communicate Once A Year
Who Are
Obliged By The Law Of Communion
The Rite of
Administering Communion
Why The Celebrant
Alone Receives Under Both Species
The Minister
of the Eucharist
Only Priests
Have Power To Consecrate And Administer The Eucharist
The Laity
Prohibited To Touch The Sacred Vessels
The
Unworthiness Of The Minister Does Not Invalidate The Sacrament
The Eucharist
as a Sacrifice
Importance Of
Instruction On The Mass
Distinction of
Sacrament and Sacrifice
The Mass Is a
True Sacrifice
Proof From The
Council Of
Proof From
Scripture
Excellence of
the Mass
The Mass Is
The Same Sacrifice As That Of The Cross
The Mass A
Sacrifice Of Praise, Thanksgiving And Propitiation
The Mass
Profits Both The Living And The Dead
The Rites and
ceremonies of the Mass
THE SACRAMENT OF PENANCE
Importance Of
Instruction On This Sacrament
Different
Meanings of the Word "Penance"
The Virtue of
Penance
Meaning Of
Penance
Penance Proved
To Be A Virtue
The Steps
Which Lead Up To This Virtue
Fruits Of This
Virtue
Penance as a
Sacrament
Why Christ
Instituted This Sacrament
Penance Is a
Sacrament
This Sacrament
May Be Repeated
The
Constituent Parts of Penance
The Matter
The Form Of
Penance
The Rites
Observed in the Sacrament of Penance
Effects of the
Sacrament of Penance
The Necessity
of the Sacrament of Penance
The Three
Integral Parts of Penance
Their
Existence
Their Nature
Necessity Of
These Integral Parts
The First Part
of Penance
Contrition
The Meaning Of
Contrition
Contrition Is
A Detestation Of Sin
Contrition
Produces Sorrow
Names Of
Sorrow For Sin
Qualities of
Sorrow for Sin
It Should Be
Supreme
Sorrow For Sin
Should Be Intense
Sorrow For Sin
Should Be Universal
Conditions
Required for Contrition
Detestation Of
Sin
Intention Of
Confession And Satisfaction
Purpose Of
Amendment
Reasons For
These Conditions
Forgiveness Of
Injuries
The Effects of
Contrition
Means of
Arousing True Contrition
The Second
Part of Penance
Confession
Necessity Of
Confession
Advantages Of
Confession
Definition Of
Confession
Confession
Instituted By Christ
Rites Added By
The Church
The Law of
Confession
Proof Of The
Obligation
The Age At
Which The Law Of Confession Obliges
At What Time
The Law Of Confession Obliges
The Qualities
of Confession
Confession
Should Be Entire
Sins Concealed
Sins Forgotten
Confession
Should Be Plain, Simple, Sincere
Confession
Should Be Prudent, Modest, Brief
Confession
Should Be Made Privately And Often
The Minister
of the Sacrament of Penance
The Usual
Minister
The Minister
In Danger Of Death
Qualifications
Of The Minister
The Confessor
Must Observe The Seal Of Confession
Duties of the
Confessor towards Various Classes of Penitents
The Well
Disposed Should Be Exhorted To Thanksgiving And Perseverance
The Indisposed
Should Be Helped
Those Who Seek
To Excuse Their Sins Should Be Corrected
Those Who Are
Ashamed To Confess Their Sins Should Be Instructed
The Careless
Should Be Rebuked
The Unprepared
Should Be Dismissed Or Led To Good Disposition
The Pastor
Should Show The Wrong Of Human Respect
The Third Part
of Penance
Satisfaction
General
Meaning Of The Word "Satisfaction,"
Various Kinds
Of Satisfaction To God
Elements Of Sacramental Satisfaction
Necessity Of
Satisfaction
Advantages of
Satisfaction
It Is Required
By God's Justice And Mercy
Satisfaction
Atones To The Church
Satisfaction
Deters Others From Sin
By
Satisfaction We Are Made Like Unto Christ
Satisfaction
Heals The Wounds Of Sin
Satisfaction
Disarms The Divine Vengeance
Source of the
Efficacy of Satisfactory Works
Conditions for
Satisfaction
Works Of
Satisfaction Are Of Three Kinds
One Can Satisfy For Another
Duties of the
Confessor as Regards Satisfaction
Restitution
Must Be Insisted On
Quantity And
Quality Of Penances Should Be Reasonable
Voluntary
Works Of Penance Should Be Recommended
Admonition
THE SACRAMENT OF EXTREME UNCTION
Importance Of
Instruction On Extreme Unction
Names of this
Sacrament
Extreme
Unction Is a True Sacrament
Extreme
Unction Is But One Sacrament
Essential
Parts of Extreme Unction
The Matter Of
Extreme Unction
The Form Of
Extreme Unction
The Ceremonies
Of Extreme Unction
Institution of
Extreme Unction
The Subject of
Extreme Unction
The Subject
Must Be In Danger Of Death
The Danger
Must Arise From Sickness
The Person Anointed Must Have Attained The
Use Of Reason
Administration
of Extreme Unction
Dispositions
for the Reception of Extreme Unction
The Minister
of Extreme Unction
The Effects of
Extreme Unction
Admonition
THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY ORDERS
Importance Of
Instruction On This Sacrament
Dignity of
this Sacrament
Requirements
in Candidates for Orders
Holiness,
Knowledge, Prudence
Divine Call
Right
Intention
The Twofold
Power Conferred by this Sacrament
The Power Of
Orders
Greatness Of
This Power
Names of this
Sacrament
Holy Orders Is
a Sacrament
Number of
Orders
Tonsure
The Name
"Cleric"
Origin And
Meaning Of Tonsure
The Minor Orders
Porter
Reader
Exorcist
Acolyte
The Major
Orders
Subdeacon
Deacon
Priest
Twofold
Priesthood
The Internal
Priesthood
The External
Priesthood
Functions of
the Priesthood
Degrees of the
Priesthood
Priests
Bishops
Archbishops
Patriarchs
The Pope
The Minister
of Holy Orders
The Recipient
of Holy Orders
Qualifications
for the Priesthood
Holiness Of
Life
Competent
Knowledge
Canonical
Fitness
Effects of
Holy Orders
Admonition
THE SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY
Importance Of
Instruction On This Sacrament
Nature and
Meaning of Marriage
Names Of This
Sacrament
Definition Of
Matrimony
Essence And
Cause Of Marriage
The Kind of
Consent Required in Matrimony
Mutual
External
Present
The Essence of
Marriage Constituted by the Consent
Twofold
Consideration of Marriage
Marriage As A
Natural Contract
Instituted By
God
Marriage Is
Indissoluble By Divine Law
Marriage Not
Obligatory On All
The Motives
And Ends Of Marriage
Marriage
Considered as a Sacrament
Marriage Is A
Sacrament
Marriage
before Christ
It Was Not A Sacrament
Before Christ
Marriage Had Fallen From Its Primitive Unity And Indissolubility
Christ
Restored to Marriage its Primitive Qualities
Unity Of
Marriage
Indissolubility Of Marriage
Advantages Of
Indissolubility
The Three
Blessings of Marriage
Offspring
Fidelity
Sacrament
The Duties of
Married People
Duties Of A
Husband
Duties Of A
Wife
The Law of the
Church on Marriage
The Rite To Be
Observed
The
Impediments Of Marriage
The Recipient
of Matrimony
Dispositions
With Which The Sacrament Is To Be Approached
Consent Of
Parents
The Use Of
Marriage
PART III : THE DECALOGUE
Importance Of
Instruction On The Commandments
Motives for
Observing the Commandments
God Is The
Giver Of The Commandments
The
Commandments Were Proclaimed With Great Solemnity
The Observance
Of The Commandments Is Not Difficult
The Observance
Of The Commandments Is Necessary
The Observance
Of The Commandments Is Attended By Many Blessings
God's Goodness
Invites Us To Keep His Commandments
The
Promulgation of the Law
The People To
Whom The Law Was Given
Epitome Of
Jewish History
Lessons To Be
Drawn From Jewish History
The Time And
Place In Which The Law Was Promulgated
THE FIRST COMMANDMENT : "I am the lord thy god, who
brought thee out of the
"I am the
Lord thy God"
"Who
Brought thee out of the
"Thou
shalt not have Strange Gods before Me"
The Above
Words Contain A Command And A Prohibition
What They
Command
What They
Forbid
Importance Of
This Commandment
Sins Against
This Commandment
Veneration And
Invocation Of Angels And Saints Not Forbidden By This Commandment
It Is Lawful
To Honour And Invoke The Angels
It Is Lawful
To Honour And Invoke The Saints
Objections
Answered
The Honour And
Invocation Of Saints Is Approved By Miracles
The Above
Words Do Not Forbid All Images
They Forbid
Idols And Representations Of The Deity
They Do Not
Forbid Representations Of The Divine Persons And Angels
They Do Not
Forbid Images Of Christ And The Saints
Usefulness Of
Sacred Images
How The
Sanction Contained In The Above Words Should Be Proposed
Mighty
Jealous
Zeal In The
Service Of God
"Visiting
The Iniquity," Etc.
"And
Showing Mercy, Etc.
"Of Them
That Hate Me"
Of Them That
Love Me
THE SECOND COMMANDMENT : "Thou shalt not take the
name of the lord thy god in vain"
Why This
Commandment Is Distinct From The First
Importance Of
Instruction On This Commandment
Positive Part
of this Commandment
Various Ways
Of Honouring God's Name
Public
Profession Of Faith
Respect For
The Word Of God
Praise And
Thanksgiving
Prayer
Oaths
Meaning Of An
Oath
Oaths Are
Affirmatory And Promissory
Conditions Of
A Lawful Oath
First
Condition: Truth
Second
Condition: Judgment
Third
Condition: Justice
Lawfulness Of
Oaths
An Objection
Against Oaths
Negative Part
of this Commandment
Various Ways
In Which Cod's Name Is Dishonoured: False Oaths
Unjust Oaths
Rash Oaths
Oaths By False
Gods
Irreverent
Speech
Neglect Of
Prayer
Blasphemy
Sanction of
this Commandment
THIRD COMMANDMENT : "Remember that thou keep holy
the sabbath day. Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy works; but on the
seventh day is the sabbath of the lord thy god; thou shalt do no work on it,
neither thou nor thy son, nor thy daughter, nor thy man-servant, nor thy
maid-servant, nor thy beast, nor the stranger that is within thy gates. For in
six days the lord made heaven and earth, and the sea, and all things that are
in them, and rested on the seventh day; wherefore the lord blessed the seventh
day and sanctified it."
Reasons For
This Commandment
Importance Of
Instruction On This Commandment
How The Third
Differs From The Other Commandments
How The Third
Is Like The Other Commandments
The Jewish
Sabbath Changed To Sunday By The Apostles
Four Parts Of
This Commandment
First Part of
this Commandment
"Remember"
Sabbath
"Keep
Holy"
Second Part of
this Commandment
"The
Seventh Day Is The Sabbath Of The Lord Thy God"
Other
Festivals Observed By The Jews
The Sabbath,
Why Changed To Sunday
Other
Festivals Observed By The Church
"Six Days
Shalt Thou Labour And Do All Thy Work"
Third Part of
this Commandment
Works
Forbidden
Works
Permitted
Why Animals
Are Not To Be Employed On The Sabbath
Works
Commanded Or Recommended
Motives for
the Observance of this Commandment
Reasonableness
Of This Duty
The Observance
Of This Commandment Brings Many Blessings
Neglect Of
This Commandment A Great Crime
THE FOURTH COMMANDMENT : "Honour thy father and thy
mother, that thou mayest be long lived upon the land which the lord thy god
will give thee."
Relative
Importance Of The Preceding And The Following Commandments
Importance Of
Instruction On The Fourth Commandment
The Two Tables Of The Law
Explanation of
the Fourth Commandment: "Honour"
"Thy
Father"
Why Parents
Should Be Honoured
"And Thy
Mother"
Manner Of
Honouring Parents
Manner Of
Honouring Other Superiors
The Honour Due
To Bishops And Priests
The Honour Due
To Civil Rulers
'That Thou
Mayest be Long-lived," etc.
Reward
Promised For Observance Of This Commandment
Why This
Reward Is Not Always Conferred On Dutiful Children
Punishment For
Violation Of This Commandment
Duties of
Parents Towards their Children
Three Things
To Be Avoided By Parents
THE FIFTH COMMANDMENT : "Thou shalt not kill"
Importance Of
Instruction On This Commandment
Two Parts Of
This Commandment
The
Prohibitory Part of this Commandment
Exceptions:
The Killing Of Animals
Execution Of
Criminals
Killing In A
Just War
Killing By
Accident
Killing In
Self-Defence
Negative Part
Of This Commandment Forbids Murder And Suicide
Sinful Anger
Is Also Forbidden By The Fifth Commandment
Remedies
Against The Violation Of This Commandment
Positive Part
of this commandment
Love Of
Neighbour Inculcated
Charity To All
Commanded
Patience,
Beneficence And Mildness Commanded
Forgiveness Of
Injuries Commanded
How to
Persuade Men to Forgive Injuries
All We Have To
Endure Comes From God
Advantages Of
Forgiveness
Disadvantages
Of Revenge
Remedies
Against Hatred
THE SIXTH COMMANDMENT : "Thou shalt not commit
adultery"
The Position
Of This Commandment In The Decalogue Is Most Suitable
Importance Of
Careful Instruction On This Commandment
Two Parts Of
This Commandment
What this
Commandment Prohibits
Adultery
Forbidden
Other Sins
Against Chastity Are Forbidden
Why Adultery
Is Expressly Mentioned
What this
Commandment Prescribes
Purity
Enjoined
Reflections
which Help one to Practice Purity
Impurity
Excludes From Heaven
Impurity Is A
Filthy Sin
Adultery Is A
Grave Injustice
Adultery Is
Disgraceful
Impurity
Severely Punished
Impurity
Blinds The Mind And Hardens The Heart
means of
practicing purity
Avoidance Of
Idleness
Temperance
Custody Of The
Eyes
Avoidance Of
Immodest Dress
Avoidance Of
Impure Conversation, Reading, Pictures
Frequentation
Of The Sacraments
Mortification
THE SEVENTH COMMANDMENT : "Thou shalt not
steal"
Importance Of
Instruction On This Commandment
This
Commandment A Proof Of The Love Of God Towards Us And A Claim On Our Gratitude
Two Parts Of
This Commandment
Negative Part
of this Commandment
Stealing
Forbidden
Theft And
Robbery Forbidden
Various Names
Given To Stealing
Desire Of
Stealing Forbidden
Gravity Of The
Sin Of Stealing
The Chief
Kinds Of Stealing
Various Forms
Of Theft
Various Forms
Of Robbery
Positive Part
of this Commandment
Restitution
Enjoined
Who Are Held
To Restitution
Almsdeeds
Enjoined
Inducements To
Practice Almsgiving
Ways Of Giving
Alms
Frugality Is
Enjoined
Sanction Of
This Commandment
The Punishment
Of Its Violation
The Reward Of
Observing This Commandment
Excuses for
Stealing Refuted
The Plea Of
Rank And Position
The Plea Of
Greater Ease And Elegance
The Plea Of
The Other's Wealth
The Plea Of
Force Of Habit
The Plea Of
Favourable
The Plea Of
Revenge
The Plea Of
Financial Embarrassment
THE EIGHTH COMMANDMENT : "Thou shalt not bear false
witness against thy neighbour"
Importance Of
Instruction On This Commandment
This
Commandment Should Call Forth Our Gratitude
Two Parts Of
This Commandment
Negative Part
Of This Commandment
"Against
Thy Neighbour"
False
Testimony In Favour Of A Neighbour Is Also Forbidden
"Thou
Shalt Not Bear False Witness"
All Falsehoods
In Lawsuits Are Forbidden
False
Testimony Out Of Court Is Forbidden
This
Commandment Forbids Detraction
Various Kinds
Of Detraction
This
Commandment Forbids Flattery
This
Commandment Forbids Lies Of All Kinds
This
Commandment Forbids Hypocrisy
Positive Part
of this Commandment
Judges Must
Pass Sentence According To Law And Justice
Witnesses Must
Give Testimony Truthfully
Lawyers And
Plaintiffs Must Be Guided By Love Of Justice
All Must Speak
Truthfully And With Charity
Inducements To
Truthfulness
How To Avoid
Lying
Excuses for
Lying Refuted
The Plea Of
Prudence
The Plea Of
Revenge
The Pleas Of
Frailty, Habit, And Bad. Example
The Pleas Of
Convenience, Amusement, And Advantage
THE NINTH AND TENTH COMMANDMENTS : "Thou shalt not
covet thy neighbour's house: neither shalt thou desire his wife, nor his
servant, nor his hand-maid, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor anything that is
his."
Importance Of
Instruction On These Two Commandments
Why These Two
Commandments Are Explained Here Together
Necessity Of
Promulgating These Two Commandments
These Two
Commandments Teach God's Love For Us And Our Need Of Him
Two Parts Of
These Commandments
Negative Part
"Thou
Shalt Not Covet"
What Sort Of
Concupiscence Is Not Forbidden
What Sort Of
Concupiscence Is Here Prohibited
Two Kinds Of
Sinful Concupiscence
The Various
Objects We Are Forbidden To Covet
Thy
Neighbour's House
"Nor His
Ox, Nor His Ass'
"Nor His
Servant
"Thy
Neighbour's"
Goods For
"His
Wife"
Positive Part
Detachment
From Riches Enjoined
The Desire Of
Heavenly And Spiritual Things Enjoined
Thoughts which
Help one to Keep these Commandments
Chief Ways in
which These two Commandments are Violated
PART IV : THE LORD'S PRAYER
PRAYER
Importance Of
Instruction On Prayer
Necessity of
Prayer
The Fruits of
Prayer
Prayer Honours
God
Prayer Obtains
What We Request
Proof
Unwise And
Indevout Prayers Unheard
To Devout
Prayer And Dispositions God Grants More Than Is Asked
Prayer
Exercises And Increases Faith
Prayer
Strengthens Our Hope In God
Prayer
Increases Charity
Prayer
Disposes The Soul For Divine Blessings
Prayer Makes
Us Realise Our Own Needfulness
Prayer Is A
Protection Against The Devil
Prayer
Promotes A Virtuous Life
Prayer Disarms
The Divine Vengeance
The Parts Of
Prayer
The Two Chief
Parts Of Prayer Petition And Thanksgiving
Degrees Of
Petition And Thanksgiving
The Highest
Degree Of Prayer: The Prayer Of The Just
The Second
Degree Of Prayer: The Prayer Of Sinners
The Third
Degree Of Prayer: The Prayer Of Unbelievers
The Lowest
Degree Of Prayer: The Prayer Of The Impenitent
What We Should
Pray For
Spiritual
Goods
External Goods
And Goods Of Body
Goods Of The
Mind
For Whom We
Ought to Pray
The Prayer Of
Petition Should Be Offered For All
Those For Whom
We Should Especially Offer Our Petitions: Pastors
Rulers Of Our
Country
The Just
Enemies And
Those Outside The Church
The Dead
Sinners
The Prayer Of
Thanksgiving Should Be Offered For All
Our
Thanksgiving Should Especially Be Offered: For The Saints
For The
Blessed Virgin Mary
To Whom We
Should Pray
To God
To The Saints
God And The
Saints Addressed Differently
Preparation
for Prayer
Humility
Sorrow For Sin
Freedom From
Violence, Anger, Hatred And Inhumanity
Freedom From
Pride And Contempt Of God's Word
Faith And
Confidence
Motives Of
Confidence In Prayer
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