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

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,

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

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

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

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

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.

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,

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.

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)

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.