Spiritual Things in Material Things: 5 Quotes from St. John Chyrsostom on the Sacraments
Listers, the sacraments are an essential element to the birth, growth, and transformation of every Catholic believer. We are in some way affected by each of these sacraments every day of our lives. We are reborn in baptism, we are overshadowed by the Holy Spirit at confirmation, we are fed by our Lord in the...
The 9 Ways of Being an Accessory to Another’s Sin
Listers, the “9 Ways of Being an Accessory to Another’s Sin” is taken from the 1962 Roman Missal under the heading of “The Most Necessary Prayers.” The list is commonly used as part of the Catholic’s examination of conscience before receiving the Eucharist. The list is simple, but a necessary guidepost for those striving after...
46 Questions and Answers to Help You Understand the Sacraments
Listers, the following lesson is taken from the Baltimore Catechism. The Baltimore Catechism was the standard catechism of teaching the faith and catechizing children from 1885 to Vatican II. Its basic question-and-answer approach is the most natural learning style for the human mind and simplifies even the most complex theological questions.
The Character Imprinted on the Soul: 12 More Questions About the Sacraments
"This character remains in the soul even after death; for the honor and glory of those who are saved; for the shame and punishment of those who are lost."
Sacraments of the Dead: 12 Questions on Sacrilege and Grace
"Confirmation, Holy Eucharist, Extreme Unction, Holy Orders, and Matrimony are called Sacraments of the living because those who receive them worthily are already living the life of grace."
What Grace Is Given in the Sacraments? – And 10 Other Questions
"There is a great likeness between the thing used in the outward sign and the grace given in each Sacrament; thus water is used for cleansing; Baptism cleanses the soul; Oil gives strength and light; Confirmation strengthens and enlightens the soul; Bread and wine nourish; the Holy Eucharist nourishes the soul."
11 Basic Questions Over the Sacraments
"A Sacrament is an outward sign instituted by Christ to give grace."
4 Questions that Help Explain “What is a Sacrament?”
The Sacraments of Holy Mother Church are visible signs of invisible grace.
Fr. Higgins: The Man I Saw Brought Back to Life
"I reached and said 'He’s wearing an old fashioned Scapular'. When I touched it there was a beep from a monitor, then another."
