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

In this episode we read the final pages of the Catechism concerning the "Seal of the Lord's Prayer" which is expressed by the word "Amen." We also read a chapter from St Augustine's commentary on "The Sermon on the Mount" in which Augustine draws a parallel between each of the seven petitions of the Lord's Prayer with each of the Beatitudes and the gifts of the Holy Ghost.

In this episode we read the Catechism's treatment of the seventh petition of The Lord's Prayer expressed in the words "But Deliver Us From Evil." The Catechism explains the importance of this petition - its importance and why it comes last. It also discusses what is meant by "evil" as well as the words "deliver us."

In this episode we discuss the seventh petition of the Lord's Prayer "Lead us not into to temptation." Among many other things, the Catechism explains that this petition is not asking to be released from all temptation because sometimes we are tempted for the good and in a manner that is calculated to prove our "metal."

In this episode we discuss the Catechism's explanation of the the fifth petition of the Lord's Prayer "forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us." The catechism explains the importance of this petition and gives an explanation for each word in the petition.

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?"

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."

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.

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 a.9)

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."

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!

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.

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

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 are designed by G...

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.

In this episode we read the beginning of the Catechism's treatment on the ninth and tenth commandments. Because the subject matter is similar the catechism treats these two commandments together. We discuss an interesting difference between the Catechism of the Council of Trent following St Thomas in placing the commandment concerning coveting our neighbor's goods before the commandment co...

In this episode we conclude the catechisms treatment of the eighth commandment. This commandment enjoins the virtue of truthfulness. In addition, we read about that "special" virtue from the Summa Theologica. ST IIa IIae Q. 109 a. 2. We also reference the definition of virtue from St Augustine in Ia. IIae Q. 59 a.4

In this episode we pause in our reading of the catechism to examine two articles in the Summa Theologica concerning the nature of a lie. We read from Secunda Secundae Question 110 articles 1 and 3. (ST IIa IIae Q. 110 a. 1 and 3)

In this episode we commence our study of the eighth commandment reading the section in th Catechism concerning the prohibitory or negative part of the commandment. Additionally we read two articles from the Summa Theologica concerning reviling and backbiting and the distinction between them. ST. IIa IIae Q. 72 a.1 and Q. 73 a. 1

In this episode we discuss what the seventh commandment with regard to what it enjoins. Additionally we read an article from question 62 of the second part of the second part of the Summa Theologica concerning restitution. ST IIa. IIae. Q. 62 a. 7

In this episode we pause our reading of the catechism and instead read four articles from the Summa Theologica concerning why the possession of external property is natural to man. In addition we read an article concerning the definition of theft and distinguish it from robbery. ST. IIa IIae Q. 66 a1-a4

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...