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

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)

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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)