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Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-uncensored-catholic--5855002/support.]]>enChristianityCopyright Judson Carrollhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b6cdeffc573ab2f6def3d06d067f1c02.jpgThe Uncensored Catholichttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-uncensored-catholic--5855002Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:32:28 +0000Judson CarrollJudson Carrolljudson@judsoncarroll.comThis is a podcast where we discuss those things that are supposed to be off limits these days: Religion, Politics and Culture. Each episode should be around 30 minutes long. There will be interviews with Catholic authors, teachers and speakers. The...
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73002558Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:27:16 +0000Judson CarrollToday, we discuss the nature of Heaven and the transformation of the universe that will follow the second coming of our Lord. Check out my new Book: Herbs that Heal (Catholic) Home Remedies to Forage and Grow...
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]]>4008armageddon,bible,catechism,catholic,christian,end,eternity,heaven,romancatholic,timesfalsefullShow 260: The General Judgementhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/show-260-the-general-judgement--72875785
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72875785Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:00:09 +0000Judson CarrollToday, we discuss Judgement Day. Check out my new Book: Herbs that Heal (Catholic) Home Remedies to Forage and Grow by https://sophiainstitute.com/contributors/judson-carroll/, https://sophiainstitute.com/contributors/stephen-cunningham/...
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]]>2918bible,catechism,catholic,christian,endtimes,romancatholicfalsefullShow 259: The resurrection of the dead and the General Judgementhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/show-259-the-resurrection-of-the-dead-and-the-general-judgement--72794103
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72695357Thu, 25 Jun 2026 23:09:38 +0000Judson CarrollToday, we continue to discuss the identity of the anti-Christ and how he will outlaw all religions and form a one-world government. Check out my new Book: Herbs that Heal (Catholic) Home Remedies to Forage and Grow...
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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C47Q1JNK]]>2402falsefullShow 253: Religious Associationshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/show-253-religious-associations--72102752THE THIRD ORDER OF ST. FRANCIS.
THE MORE WIDESPREAD CONFRATERNITIES.
THE APOSTLESHIP OF PRAYER.
CHARITABLE SOCIETIES.

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The solemn exposition of the Most Holy Sacrament con sists in placing the sacred Host in a monstrance, unveiled, at some height above the altar for the adoration of the faithful.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament generally takes place on these occasions...

MISSIONS AND RETREATS.

Missions are a course of sermons and other religious exer cises conducted by able priests, for the purpose of giving a fresh impetus to the spiritual life of a community or congregation.
Retreats have much the same effect as missions.

CATHOLIC CONGRESSES AND PASSION PLAYS.

Catholic congresses are public meetings of Catholics for the purpose of taking counsel together and passing resolutions suited to the times and to the present needs of the Church.
Passion play is the name given to the portrayal of Our Lord's Passion, and other biblical events in a series of tableaux vivants.

The solemn exposition of the Most Holy Sacrament con sists in placing the sacred Host in a monstrance, unveiled, at some height above the altar for the adoration of the faithful.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament generally takes place on these occasions...

MISSIONS AND RETREATS.

Missions are a course of sermons and other religious exer cises conducted by able priests, for the purpose of giving a fresh impetus to the spiritual life of a community or congregation.
Retreats have much the same effect as missions.

CATHOLIC CONGRESSES AND PASSION PLAYS.

Catholic congresses are public meetings of Catholics for the purpose of taking counsel together and passing resolutions suited to the times and to the present needs of the Church.
Passion play is the name given to the portrayal of Our Lord's Passion, and other biblical events in a series of tableaux vivants.

The Way of the Cross is the name given to the fourteen stations which depict the way along which Our Redeemer passed, bearing His cross, from Pilate's palace to Mount Calvary.
The manner of performing the Way of the Cross is to go from one station to another, making meanwhile a meditation on Our Lord's Passion.
By performing the Way of the Cross large indulgences may be gained; we also obtain contrition for sin and are in cited to the practice of virtue.
If we are prevented from making the Way of the Cross, we can gain the indulgence by reciting the Our Father, Hail Mary, and the Gloria twenty times, holding meanwhile a crucifix blessed for the stations in our hand.

The Way of the Cross is the name given to the fourteen stations which depict the way along which Our Redeemer passed, bearing His cross, from Pilate's palace to Mount Calvary.
The manner of performing the Way of the Cross is to go from one station to another, making meanwhile a meditation on Our Lord's Passion.
By performing the Way of the Cross large indulgences may be gained; we also obtain contrition for sin and are in cited to the practice of virtue.
If we are prevented from making the Way of the Cross, we can gain the indulgence by reciting the Our Father, Hail Mary, and the Gloria twenty times, holding meanwhile a crucifix blessed for the stations in our hand.

Pilgrimages are journeys made to sacred places, where God oftentimes vouchsafes to give miraculous assistance to the suppliant.
The places of pilgrimage are either the holy places in Palestine, spots sacred to the holy apostles or shrines of the blessed Mother of God.
The object for which, as a rule, Christian people visit places of pilgrimage, is to beseech the divine assistance in season of deep affliction, or to fulfil a vow.
A visit to some place of pilgrimage leads many to a complete amendment of life.

Pilgrimages are journeys made to sacred places, where God oftentimes vouchsafes to give miraculous assistance to the suppliant.
The places of pilgrimage are either the holy places in Palestine, spots sacred to the holy apostles or shrines of the blessed Mother of God.
The object for which, as a rule, Christian people visit places of pilgrimage, is to beseech the divine assistance in season of deep affliction, or to fulfil a vow.
A visit to some place of pilgrimage leads many to a complete amendment of life.

Christian burial is a solemn service accompanied by special ceremonies, in which the remains of a departed Catholic are carried in procession to the place of interment

The special ceremonies customary at Christian obsequies are all significant of our prayer that God may have mercy on the soul of the deceased.

Christian obsequies are conducted with so much solemnity, because it is well pleasing to God that we should show reverence to the mortal remains of those who have departed this life in the grace of God.

Cremation is condemned by the Church as being an abominable abuse.

Christian burial is denied to the unbaptized, to non-Catholics, and to Catholics who are known to have died in mortal
sin.

Christian burial is a solemn service accompanied by special ceremonies, in which the remains of a departed Catholic are carried in procession to the place of interment

The special ceremonies customary at Christian obsequies are all significant of our prayer that God may have mercy on the soul of the deceased.

Cremation is condemned by the Church as being an abominable abuse.

Christian burial is denied to the unbaptized, to non-Catholics, and to Catholics who are known to have died in mortal
sin.

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THE PRINCIPAL DEVOTIONAL EXERCISES.

PROCESSIONS.

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THE PRINCIPAL DEVOTIONAL EXERCISES.

PROCESSIONS.

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THE ROSARY

The Rosary is a prayer in which the Our Father, followed by ten Hail Marys, is repeated five or fifteen times, accompanied by meditation on the life, the Passion, and the exaltation of the Redeemer.
The Rosary owes its origin to St. Dominic.
The Rosary is well pleasing to God, because of its humility, and because it is an imitation of the unceasing song of praise sung by the angels.
The Rosary is a most useful devotion, for by it we obtain great graces and sure help in time of trouble; many in dulgences are besides attached to it.

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THE ROSARY

The Rosary is a prayer in which the Our Father, followed by ten Hail Marys, is repeated five or fifteen times, accompanied by meditation on the life, the Passion, and the exaltation of the Redeemer.
The Rosary owes its origin to St. Dominic.
The Rosary is well pleasing to God, because of its humility, and because it is an imitation of the unceasing song of praise sung by the angels.
The Rosary is a most useful devotion, for by it we obtain great graces and sure help in time of trouble; many in dulgences are besides attached to it.

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The Ave Maria consists of three parts: The salutation of the archangel Gabriel, the greeting of Elizabeth, and the words of the Church.
The Ave Maria is a most potent prayer, and one which is full of meaning.

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The Ave Maria consists of three parts: The salutation of the archangel Gabriel, the greeting of Elizabeth, and the words of the Church.
The Ave Maria is a most potent prayer, and one which is full of meaning.

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The Our Father takes precedence of all other prayers; it is especially distinguished by its power, its simplicity and its comprehensiveness.
The address places the soul in the right disposition for prayer; it awakens within us confidence in God and raises our thoughts to Him.
In the first petition we pray that God may he glorified.
In the next three petitions we ask for these blessings : Eternal salvation, grace to fulfil the divine will, and the possession of those things which are indispensable to the maintenance of our earthly existence.
In the next three petitions we pray that three trials may he averted from us: The evil of sin, the evil of temptation, and those evils which are prejudicial to life.
The word Amen is the answer of God to the suppliant; in this place it is equivalent to the words: Be assured that thy prayer is heard.

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The Our Father takes precedence of all other prayers; it is especially distinguished by its power, its simplicity and its comprehensiveness.
The address places the soul in the right disposition for prayer; it awakens within us confidence in God and raises our thoughts to Him.
In the first petition we pray that God may he glorified.
In the next three petitions we ask for these blessings : Eternal salvation, grace to fulfil the divine will, and the possession of those things which are indispensable to the maintenance of our earthly existence.
In the next three petitions we pray that three trials may he averted from us: The evil of sin, the evil of temptation, and those evils which are prejudicial to life.
The word Amen is the answer of God to the suppliant; in this place it is equivalent to the words: Be assured that thy prayer is heard.

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We can and ought to pray in every place, because God is everywhere present.
The house of God is the place specially set apart for prayer.
3. A solitary place is also suitable for prayer.

FOR WHAT OUGHT WE TO PRAY ?

We ought to implore of God many things and great things; benefits not appertaining to time so much as to eternity.
We ought more especially to beseech almighty God to grant us such things as are conducive to His glory, and to our salvation, and in no wise to ask for what will only serve to gratify our earthly desires.

MEDITATION

Meditation, i.e., contemplative prayer, consists in dwell ing upon the truths of religion, in order to awaken within our minds good resolutions.
Meditation is a most excellent method of prayer, but it must not be pursued to the exclusion of vocal prayer.
By means of meditation we obtain actual graces, and ad vance rapidly on the path of perfection.

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We can and ought to pray in every place, because God is everywhere present.
The house of God is the place specially set apart for prayer.
3. A solitary place is also suitable for prayer.

FOR WHAT OUGHT WE TO PRAY ?

We ought to implore of God many things and great things; benefits not appertaining to time so much as to eternity.
We ought more especially to beseech almighty God to grant us such things as are conducive to His glory, and to our salvation, and in no wise to ask for what will only serve to gratify our earthly desires.

MEDITATION

Meditation, i.e., contemplative prayer, consists in dwell ing upon the truths of religion, in order to awaken within our minds good resolutions.
Meditation is a most excellent method of prayer, but it must not be pursued to the exclusion of vocal prayer.
By means of meditation we obtain actual graces, and ad vance rapidly on the path of perfection.

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As a matter of fact we ought to pray continually, for Our Lord requires of us " always to pray and not to faint " (Luke xviii. i).
We ought to pray more especially every morning and evening, before and after meals, and when we hear the Angelus.
At night we ought to give thanks to God for the benefits we have received during the day, and beseech Him to pardon the sins we have committed in its course, and to protect us during the coming night.
Before arid after meals we ought to give thanks to God for our nourishment, and implore His grace to avoid such sins as are committed at table.
We ought also to pray when the Angelus rings, calling upon us three times a day, morning, noon, and evening, to say the Angelic Salutation; and if we are near a church, when we hear the bell for the consecration, or for benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.
Furthermore we ought to pray in the hour of affliction, distress, or temptation, when entering upon an important undertaking, and when we feel an inspiration and desire to pray.

WHERE OUGHT WE TO PRAY?

We can and ought to pray in every place, because God is everywhere present.
The house of God is the place specially set apart for prayer.
A solitary place is also suitable for prayer.

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As a matter of fact we ought to pray continually, for Our Lord requires of us " always to pray and not to faint " (Luke xviii. i).
We ought to pray more especially every morning and evening, before and after meals, and when we hear the Angelus.
At night we ought to give thanks to God for the benefits we have received during the day, and beseech Him to pardon the sins we have committed in its course, and to protect us during the coming night.
Before arid after meals we ought to give thanks to God for our nourishment, and implore His grace to avoid such sins as are committed at table.
We ought also to pray when the Angelus rings, calling upon us three times a day, morning, noon, and evening, to say the Angelic Salutation; and if we are near a church, when we hear the bell for the consecration, or for benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.
Furthermore we ought to pray in the hour of affliction, distress, or temptation, when entering upon an important undertaking, and when we feel an inspiration and desire to pray.

WHERE OUGHT WE TO PRAY?

We can and ought to pray in every place, because God is everywhere present.
The house of God is the place specially set apart for prayer.
A solitary place is also suitable for prayer.

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In the name of Jesus; that is, we must ask what is in accordance with Our Lord's desires.
We must pray with devotion; that is, we must fix our thoughts on God when we pray.
We must pray with perseverance, that is, we ought not to desist from prayer, if our petition is not immediately granted.
We must pray with a pure heart; that is, our conscience must be free from grievous sin, or at any rate we must be in penitential dispositions.
We must pray with humility; that is, we must acknowledge our own weakness and unworthiness.
We must pray with confidence, that is, with a firm conviction that of His infinite mercy God will grant what we ask, provided it will tend to His glory and to the true welfare of our souls.
We must pray with resignation to the will of God; that is, we must leave the granting of our petition entirely to God's good pleasure.

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In the name of Jesus; that is, we must ask what is in accordance with Our Lord's desires.
We must pray with devotion; that is, we must fix our thoughts on God when we pray.
We must pray with perseverance, that is, we ought not to desist from prayer, if our petition is not immediately granted.
We must pray with a pure heart; that is, our conscience must be free from grievous sin, or at any rate we must be in penitential dispositions.
We must pray with humility; that is, we must acknowledge our own weakness and unworthiness.
We must pray with confidence, that is, with a firm conviction that of His infinite mercy God will grant what we ask, provided it will tend to His glory and to the true welfare of our souls.
We must pray with resignation to the will of God; that is, we must leave the granting of our petition entirely to God's good pleasure.

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Prayer is the elevation of the heart to God.
We may pray either in spirit only, or with the lips as well,
Our prayers have a threefold object: That of praise, of supplication, and of thanksgiving.

THE UTILITY AND NECESSITY OF PRAYER.

By means of prayer we can obtain all things from God; but He does not always grant our petitions immediately.
By means of prayer sinners become just, and the just are enabled to continue in a state of grace.
By prayer we obtain the remission of the temporal penalty due to sin, and merit an eternal recompense,
He who never prays cannot save his soul; for without prayer he will fall into grievous sins.

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70018610Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:46:48 +0000Judson CarrollTHE NATURE OF PRAYER. - Prayer is the elevation of the heart to God. - We may pray either in spirit only, or with the lips as well, - Our prayers have a threefold object: That of praise, of supplication, and of thanksgiving. THE UTILITY AND...

Prayer is the elevation of the heart to God.
We may pray either in spirit only, or with the lips as well,
Our prayers have a threefold object: That of praise, of supplication, and of thanksgiving.

THE UTILITY AND NECESSITY OF PRAYER.

By means of prayer we can obtain all things from God; but He does not always grant our petitions immediately.
By means of prayer sinners become just, and the just are enabled to continue in a state of grace.
By prayer we obtain the remission of the temporal penalty due to sin, and merit an eternal recompense,
He who never prays cannot save his soul; for without prayer he will fall into grievous sins.

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]]>1568bible,catechism,catholic,christian,prayer,romancatolinfalsefullShow 240: Sacramentalshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/show-240-sacramentals--69848669
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69848669Fri, 06 Feb 2026 19:17:37 +0000Judson CarrollToday, we discuss sacramentals - the holy water, blessed oil and salt, crucifixes, medals, icons, etc. that are so much a part of Catholicism. Sacramentals are extremely important and should be part of the life of every Christian. Please subscribe...
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]]>2427bible,catechism,catholic,christian,romancatholicfalsefullShow 239: Holy Matrimony, part 3https://www.spreaker.com/episode/show-239-holy-matrimony-part-3--69674841

It is the duty of the wife to obey her husband, as the man is the head of the family, the representative of God.
The husband and wife owe to each other love, fidelity, and mutual aid in all circumstances of their life.
It is the duty of both husband and wife to provide for their children, and train them in the fear and love of God.
In regard to the bringing up of their children it is the duty of parents to have them baptized immediately after their birth, to give them their first religious teaching, to set them a good example in all respects, and to treat them with kindness rather than severity.

Mixed Marriages.

Mixed marriages, by which is understood the marriage of Catholics to non-Catholics, have always been disapproved of by the Church.
The Church tolerates mixed marriages on three conditions
The Catholic who contracts a mixed marriage without the benediction of the Church commits a mortal sin, and cannot be admitted to the sacraments.

The Unmarried State.

The unmarried state is better than the married, because those who do not marry have far more opportunity for attending to their spiritual welfare, and can attain a higher degree of glory hereafter.
Our Lord when on earth commended the state of virginity both by precept and example.

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69674841Thu, 29 Jan 2026 23:55:17 +0000Judson CarrollThe Duties of the Married. - It is the duty of the wife to obey her husband, as the man is the head of the family, the representative of God. - The husband and wife owe to each other love, fidelity, and mutual aid in all circumstances of their life....

It is the duty of the wife to obey her husband, as the man is the head of the family, the representative of God.
The husband and wife owe to each other love, fidelity, and mutual aid in all circumstances of their life.
It is the duty of both husband and wife to provide for their children, and train them in the fear and love of God.
In regard to the bringing up of their children it is the duty of parents to have them baptized immediately after their birth, to give them their first religious teaching, to set them a good example in all respects, and to treat them with kindness rather than severity.

Mixed Marriages.

Mixed marriages, by which is understood the marriage of Catholics to non-Catholics, have always been disapproved of by the Church.
The Church tolerates mixed marriages on three conditions
The Catholic who contracts a mixed marriage without the benediction of the Church commits a mortal sin, and cannot be admitted to the sacraments.

The Unmarried State.

The unmarried state is better than the married, because those who do not marry have far more opportunity for attending to their spiritual welfare, and can attain a higher degree of glory hereafter.
Our Lord when on earth commended the state of virginity both by precept and example.

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]]>3151bible,catechism,catholic,christian,divorce,marriage,romancatholicfalsefullShow 238: Holy Matrimony, part 2https://www.spreaker.com/episode/show-238-holy-matrimony-part-2--69563710

Those that render marriage null or invalid, are: Coercion, defect of age, consanguinity, and affinity, a previous marriage tie still existing, the greater degrees of Holy Orders, solemn vows, the prohibition concerning the marriage of Catholics with unbaptized persons.
The impediments that render marriage unlawful, are: The prohibition in regard to certain times, diversity of religious belief, betrothal, simple vows, complete ignorance of religious truth.
Impediments of a purely civil nature, such as minority, military service, recent widowhood.
The ecclesiastical authorities are accustomed to dispense from matrimonial impediments where good reasons exist; the secular authorities do likewise.
If a marriage to which any impediment rendering it invalid exists, should have been contracted, it must either be dissolved, or the impediment must be removed by means of a dispensation, and the ceremony performed over again.
Marriage must be preceded by betrothal, by the publication of the banns, and by the reception of the Sacraments of Penance and of the Altar.
Betrothal consists in this: An unmarried man and an unmarried woman, after due reflection, pledge their troth to one another, promising each to marry the other at the time agreed upon between them.
The publication of banns is as follows: The names of the contracting parties between whom the marriage is to be concluded, shall be announced publicly three times in the parish church during the solemnization of Mass on three successive Sundays or festival days (Council of Trent, 24, 1).
It is also enjoined on persons intending to marry to approach the Sacraments of Penance and of the Altar, because it is indispensable that they should be in a. state of grace, in order to participate in the graces conferred in the Sacrament of Matrimony.
The Church expressly commands that the marriage be concluded in the presence of the priest of the parish, and two witnesses; or the parish priest may authorize another priest to act in his place.
Marriages are, as a rule, celebrated in the forenoon, in the house of God, with solemn ceremonies, and Mass is usually said at the time.

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Those that render marriage null or invalid, are: Coercion, defect of age, consanguinity, and affinity, a previous marriage tie still existing, the greater degrees of Holy Orders, solemn vows, the prohibition concerning the marriage of Catholics with unbaptized persons.
The impediments that render marriage unlawful, are: The prohibition in regard to certain times, diversity of religious belief, betrothal, simple vows, complete ignorance of religious truth.
Impediments of a purely civil nature, such as minority, military service, recent widowhood.
The ecclesiastical authorities are accustomed to dispense from matrimonial impediments where good reasons exist; the secular authorities do likewise.
If a marriage to which any impediment rendering it invalid exists, should have been contracted, it must either be dissolved, or the impediment must be removed by means of a dispensation, and the ceremony performed over again.
Marriage must be preceded by betrothal, by the publication of the banns, and by the reception of the Sacraments of Penance and of the Altar.
Betrothal consists in this: An unmarried man and an unmarried woman, after due reflection, pledge their troth to one another, promising each to marry the other at the time agreed upon between them.
The publication of banns is as follows: The names of the contracting parties between whom the marriage is to be concluded, shall be announced publicly three times in the parish church during the solemnization of Mass on three successive Sundays or festival days (Council of Trent, 24, 1).
It is also enjoined on persons intending to marry to approach the Sacraments of Penance and of the Altar, because it is indispensable that they should be in a. state of grace, in order to participate in the graces conferred in the Sacrament of Matrimony.
The Church expressly commands that the marriage be concluded in the presence of the priest of the parish, and two witnesses; or the parish priest may authorize another priest to act in his place.
Marriages are, as a rule, celebrated in the forenoon, in the house of God, with solemn ceremonies, and Mass is usually said at the time.

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God Himself instituted matrimony in the beginning of the world, for the procreation of the human race, and the mutual assistance of husband and wife.

Christian marriage is a contract between man and woman, binding' them to an undivided and indissoluble partnership, and conferring on them at the same time grace to fulfil all the duties required of them.

Civil marriage is to be distinguished from Christian marriage, inasmuch as it is no sacrament, and consequently in the sight of God no true and real marriage for Catholics.

According to the ordinance of Christ, Christian marriage is strictly a union of two persons only, and it is indissoluble.

Christian marriage consists of the union of one man and one woman only.

Christian marriage is indissoluble; that is to say, neither husband nor wife can contract a second marriage during the life time of the other.

The Sacrament of Matrimony confers upon Christians who embrace that state both an increase of sanctifying grace, and in addition the special graces necessary to enable them to discharge the duties required of them.

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God Himself instituted matrimony in the beginning of the world, for the procreation of the human race, and the mutual assistance of husband and wife.

Civil marriage is to be distinguished from Christian marriage, inasmuch as it is no sacrament, and consequently in the sight of God no true and real marriage for Catholics.

According to the ordinance of Christ, Christian marriage is strictly a union of two persons only, and it is indissoluble.

Christian marriage consists of the union of one man and one woman only.

Christian marriage is indissoluble; that is to say, neither husband nor wife can contract a second marriage during the life time of the other.

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At the administration of Holy Orders the bishop lays his hands on the candidates for ordination, calls down upon them the Holy Ghost, anoints their hands, and presents the sacred vessels to them.

The office of the priesthood, to which a man is raised by Holy Orders, is one of great dignity, but likewise one of no slight difficulty and of vast responsibility.

The Sacrament of Holy Orders only confers the perpetual power, not the right, to exercise the functions of a priest. The newly ordained cannot therefore make use in any place of their sacerdotal powers, until they have received ecclesiastical authorization.

No one can be admitted to priest's Orders who has not attained the age of twenty-four years (Council of Trent, 23, 12).

Six other orders of ministry precede the priesthood, four lesser and two greater.

There are three degrees in the Sacrament of Orders: The consecration of deacons, priests, and bishops. These three constitute but one sacrament.

It is the duty of the faithful to pray God to send them good priests.

At the administration of Holy Orders the bishop lays his hands on the candidates for ordination, calls down upon them the Holy Ghost, anoints their hands, and presents the sacred vessels to them.

The office of the priesthood, to which a man is raised by Holy Orders, is one of great dignity, but likewise one of no slight difficulty and of vast responsibility.

No one can be admitted to priest's Orders who has not attained the age of twenty-four years (Council of Trent, 23, 12).

Six other orders of ministry precede the priesthood, four lesser and two greater.

There are three degrees in the Sacrament of Orders: The consecration of deacons, priests, and bishops. These three constitute but one sacrament.

It is the duty of the faithful to pray God to send them good priests.

In administering Extreme Unction the priest anoints the Christian who is in danger of death with the holy oils upon the organs of his five senses, and prays over him; by means of which the spiritual and not unfrequently the bodily malady of the sick man is cured.
Extreme Unction is mentioned by St. James in his epistle.
Extreme Unction acts spiritually as oil does materially; it strengthens, heals, and aids the soul to attain eternal salvation.

In administering Extreme Unction the priest anoints the Christian who is in danger of death with the holy oils upon the organs of his five senses, and prays over him; by means of which the spiritual and not unfrequently the bodily malady of the sick man is cured.
Extreme Unction is mentioned by St. James in his epistle.
Extreme Unction acts spiritually as oil does materially; it strengthens, heals, and aids the soul to attain eternal salvation.

Hence at the time of the great persecutions, the Church used to lay upon repentant sinners public penances for the expiation of the temporal punishment of sin, and afterwards com mute them into lesser ones, or remit them altogether, if the penitent manifested a sincere intention of amendment, or a martyr interceded for him.
In later times, when public penances were abrogated, the Church permitted the contrite sinner to discharge the debt of temporal punishment due to sin by means of almsdeeds, crusades, or pilgrimages.
An indulgence is either plenary, when a full and entire remission of all the temporal punishment due to sin is gained, or partial, when only a portion of the temporal punishment is remitted.
The Pope alone has power to grant indulgences which are for the whole Church ; for in him alone jurisdiction over the whole Church is vested, and he is the steward of the Church's treasures.
Indulgences may also be applied by way of suffrage to the suffering souls in purgatory, if this be expressly stated respecting the indulgence; a plenary indulgence is gained for them every time the holy sacrifice of the Mass is offered on a privileged altar.
The graining of indulgences is most salutary (Council of Trent, 25), because we thereby keep far from us temporal evils, and are stimulated to the accomplishment of good works.

Hence at the time of the great persecutions, the Church used to lay upon repentant sinners public penances for the expiation of the temporal punishment of sin, and afterwards com mute them into lesser ones, or remit them altogether, if the penitent manifested a sincere intention of amendment, or a martyr interceded for him.
In later times, when public penances were abrogated, the Church permitted the contrite sinner to discharge the debt of temporal punishment due to sin by means of almsdeeds, crusades, or pilgrimages.
An indulgence is either plenary, when a full and entire remission of all the temporal punishment due to sin is gained, or partial, when only a portion of the temporal punishment is remitted.
The Pope alone has power to grant indulgences which are for the whole Church ; for in him alone jurisdiction over the whole Church is vested, and he is the steward of the Church's treasures.
Indulgences may also be applied by way of suffrage to the suffering souls in purgatory, if this be expressly stated respecting the indulgence; a plenary indulgence is gained for them every time the holy sacrifice of the Mass is offered on a privileged altar.
The graining of indulgences is most salutary (Council of Trent, 25), because we thereby keep far from us temporal evils, and are stimulated to the accomplishment of good works.

Confession is profitable to the individual inasmuch as he derives from it self-knowledge, delicacy of conscience, interior peace, strength of character, and moral purity.
Confession is profitable to society at large because it is a means whereby disputes are settled, stolen property is restored, crimes are prevented, and vice effectually suppressed.

The Sin of Relapse.

He who after his conversion relapses into mortal sin, is in danger of dying impenitent, because the devil acquires great power over him, and the influence of the Holy Spirit is lessened.
If any one should relapse into mortal sin, let him forthwith repent and go to confession; for the longer penance is delayed, the more difficult, the more uncertain conversion will be.
If, through frailty, we fall into venial sin, we must not be disquieted on that account, but humble ourselves before God.
Since we cannot possibly continue in a state of grace until death without the special assistance of the Holy Spirit, let us fervently implore of God the grace of final perseverance.

Confession is profitable to the individual inasmuch as he derives from it self-knowledge, delicacy of conscience, interior peace, strength of character, and moral purity.
Confession is profitable to society at large because it is a means whereby disputes are settled, stolen property is restored, crimes are prevented, and vice effectually suppressed.

The Sin of Relapse.

He who after his conversion relapses into mortal sin, is in danger of dying impenitent, because the devil acquires great power over him, and the influence of the Holy Spirit is lessened.
If any one should relapse into mortal sin, let him forthwith repent and go to confession; for the longer penance is delayed, the more difficult, the more uncertain conversion will be.
If, through frailty, we fall into venial sin, we must not be disquieted on that account, but humble ourselves before God.
Since we cannot possibly continue in a state of grace until death without the special assistance of the Holy Spirit, let us fervently implore of God the grace of final perseverance.

By a general confession is meant the confession of all the sins we have committed within a considerable period of time,
A general confession is profitable because it produces in us greater self-knowledge, deeper humility, increased tranquillity of conscience, and obtains many graces from God.
A general confession is indispensable, if an invalid confession has once been made; it is also advisable in the case of persons who are entering upon a new state of life, or who are in danger of death.

Confession a Divine Institution.

Confession of sins was instituted by Our Lord, and has been the practice of the Church in all centuries.
The institution of confession affords us proof of the infinite mercy and wisdom of God.

By a general confession is meant the confession of all the sins we have committed within a considerable period of time,
A general confession is profitable because it produces in us greater self-knowledge, deeper humility, increased tranquillity of conscience, and obtains many graces from God.
A general confession is indispensable, if an invalid confession has once been made; it is also advisable in the case of persons who are entering upon a new state of life, or who are in danger of death.

Confession a Divine Institution.

Confession of sins was instituted by Our Lord, and has been the practice of the Church in all centuries.
The institution of confession affords us proof of the infinite mercy and wisdom of God.

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1, We must examine our conscience, i.e., we must carefully consider what sins we have committed and not yet confessed.
2. We must truly repent of our sins, that is, we must grieve from our heart that we have offended God by them, and the thought of offending Him must be abhorrent to us.
3. We must make a firm resolution, that is, we must stead fastly determine with the help of God to desist from all sin, and to avoid the occasions of sin for the future.
4. We are under the obligation of confessing our sins, that is, we must secretly to the priest enumerate all the mortal sins of which we are conscious, accurately, simply and humbly; with the number of times we have committed them, besides all that is necessary to make known the nature of the sin (Council of Trent, 14, 5, 7).
5. Satisfaction must be made: i.e., we must perform the pen ance enjoined upon us by the confessor.

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68545308Wed, 12 Nov 2025 23:26:54 +0000Judson CarrollIn order to receive the Sacrament of Penance worthily, we must do as follows: 1, We must examine our conscience, i.e., we must carefully consider what sins we have committed and not yet confessed. 2. We must truly repent of our sins, that is, we must...
1, We must examine our conscience, i.e., we must carefully consider what sins we have committed and not yet confessed.
2. We must truly repent of our sins, that is, we must grieve from our heart that we have offended God by them, and the thought of offending Him must be abhorrent to us.
3. We must make a firm resolution, that is, we must stead fastly determine with the help of God to desist from all sin, and to avoid the occasions of sin for the future.
4. We are under the obligation of confessing our sins, that is, we must secretly to the priest enumerate all the mortal sins of which we are conscious, accurately, simply and humbly; with the number of times we have committed them, besides all that is necessary to make known the nature of the sin (Council of Trent, 14, 5, 7).
5. Satisfaction must be made: i.e., we must perform the pen ance enjoined upon us by the confessor.

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The guilt of sin is remitted and the debt of eternal punishment; yet there remains the debt of temporal punishment to be discharged (Council of Trent, 6, 30; 14, 12).
The Holy Spirit returns to the repentant sinner, and im parts to him sanctifying grace; and the merits of all the good works he formerly performed while in a state of grace are restored to him again.
Through the indwelling of the Holy Ghost we obtain great peace of mind, nay, great consolations, if our conversion be sincere.
The Holy Spirit imparts to us the strength necessary to overcome sin.

The guilt of sin is remitted and the debt of eternal punishment; yet there remains the debt of temporal punishment to be discharged (Council of Trent, 6, 30; 14, 12).
The Holy Spirit returns to the repentant sinner, and im parts to him sanctifying grace; and the merits of all the good works he formerly performed while in a state of grace are restored to him again.
Through the indwelling of the Holy Ghost we obtain great peace of mind, nay, great consolations, if our conversion be sincere.
The Holy Spirit imparts to us the strength necessary to overcome sin.

No priest can give absolution who has not received the faculties for hearing confessions from the bishop of the diocese.
Priests who are duly authorized to hear confessions have not power to absolve from all sins, since there are certain sins which the Pope or the bishop has reserved to himself for judgment. (Council of Trent, 14, 11).
In the confessional the priest stands in the place of God; therefore the penitent is bound to yield him obedience.
Under no possible conditions may the priest repeat anything out of the confessional,
Every Catholic is perfectly free to choose his own confessor.

No priest can give absolution who has not received the faculties for hearing confessions from the bishop of the diocese.
Priests who are duly authorized to hear confessions have not power to absolve from all sins, since there are certain sins which the Pope or the bishop has reserved to himself for judgment. (Council of Trent, 14, 11).
In the confessional the priest stands in the place of God; therefore the penitent is bound to yield him obedience.
Under no possible conditions may the priest repeat anything out of the confessional,
Every Catholic is perfectly free to choose his own confessor.

In the Sacrament of Penance the repentant Christian confesses his sins to a duly authorized priest, who, standing in the place of God, pronounces the absolution by means of which they are forgiven.
The Sacrament of Penance is indispensably necessary for those who have fallen into sin after Baptism, for without this sacrament they are unable to recover the justice they have lost (Council of Trent, 14, 1; 6, 29).
Let no one be deterred by a feeling of shame from confess ing his sins ; the priest dare not, under any pretext, reveal what is said in the confessional, and he is ever ready to receive the contrite sinner kindly.
He who from a sense of shame conceals a mortal sin in confession, does not obtain forgiveness, but only adds to his other sins that of sacrilege; and exposes himself to the grave risk of dying impenitent.

In the Sacrament of Penance the repentant Christian confesses his sins to a duly authorized priest, who, standing in the place of God, pronounces the absolution by means of which they are forgiven.
The Sacrament of Penance is indispensably necessary for those who have fallen into sin after Baptism, for without this sacrament they are unable to recover the justice they have lost (Council of Trent, 14, 1; 6, 29).
Let no one be deterred by a feeling of shame from confess ing his sins ; the priest dare not, under any pretext, reveal what is said in the confessional, and he is ever ready to receive the contrite sinner kindly.
He who from a sense of shame conceals a mortal sin in confession, does not obtain forgiveness, but only adds to his other sins that of sacrilege; and exposes himself to the grave risk of dying impenitent.

We must make a suitable preparation of body and soul be fore receiving holy communion.

The manner in which we should prepare our soul is this: We must cleanse our souls from mortal sin by confession, perform good works, and adorn ourselves with the virtues.

To receive holy communion when one is conscious of having committed a mortal sin, is to incur the guilt of sacrilege.

Our body must be prepared for holy communion by fasting from midnight; by dressing in a neat and suitable manner, and by a reverent deportment at the time of communion.

We must make a suitable preparation of body and soul be fore receiving holy communion.

The manner in which we should prepare our soul is this: We must cleanse our souls from mortal sin by confession, perform good works, and adorn ourselves with the virtues.

To receive holy communion when one is conscious of having committed a mortal sin, is to incur the guilt of sacrilege.

Our body must be prepared for holy communion by fasting from midnight; by dressing in a neat and suitable manner, and by a reverent deportment at the time of communion.

By holy communion we are united most closely to Christ. Our Lord says : " He that eateth My flesh and drinketh My blood, abideth in Me, and I in him " (John vi. 57) .
Holy communion imparts actual graces, and also maintains and increases sanctifying grace in the soul.
The force of evil concupiscence is lessened by holy communion, and we are freed from venial sin by means of it.
Holy communion often affords much refreshment to the soul.
Holy communion sanctifies the body, and implants in it the germ of a future glorious resurrection.

By holy communion we are united most closely to Christ. Our Lord says : " He that eateth My flesh and drinketh My blood, abideth in Me, and I in him " (John vi. 57) .
Holy communion imparts actual graces, and also maintains and increases sanctifying grace in the soul.
The force of evil concupiscence is lessened by holy communion, and we are freed from venial sin by means of it.
Holy communion often affords much refreshment to the soul.
Holy communion sanctifies the body, and implants in it the germ of a future glorious resurrection.

The Holy Sacrament of the Altar is the nourishment of our souls.
We are bound under pain of mortal sin to communicate at least once a year, and that at Easter; also in case of dangerous illness. It is, moreover, the wish of the Church that the faithful should, if possible, receive holy communion on Sundays and holydays.

The Holy Sacrament of the Altar is the nourishment of our souls.
We are bound under pain of mortal sin to communicate at least once a year, and that at Easter; also in case of dangerous illness. It is, moreover, the wish of the Church that the faithful should, if possible, receive holy communion on Sundays and holydays.

The body of Christ under the appearance of bread, and the blood of Christ under the appearance of wine, is called the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar.
The presence of the body and blood of Christ under the ap pearance of bread and wine is a mystery, because our feeble reason cannot comprehend it.
It is most true that under the species of bread, as also under the species of wine, Christ is present, God and man, whole and entire.
Our Lord is present in every particle, however minute, of the consecrated bread and wine.
Christ is present in the consecrated elements as long as the accidents of bread and wine remain.
The duties of the Christian in regard to the Holy Sacrament of the Altar are these: He ought to visit it frequently, to adore it, and to receive it.

The body of Christ under the appearance of bread, and the blood of Christ under the appearance of wine, is called the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar.
The presence of the body and blood of Christ under the ap pearance of bread and wine is a mystery, because our feeble reason cannot comprehend it.
It is most true that under the species of bread, as also under the species of wine, Christ is present, God and man, whole and entire.
Our Lord is present in every particle, however minute, of the consecrated bread and wine.
Christ is present in the consecrated elements as long as the accidents of bread and wine remain.
The duties of the Christian in regard to the Holy Sacrament of the Altar are these: He ought to visit it frequently, to adore it, and to receive it.

This is what takes place at Baptism: Water is poured upon the head of the person to be baptized, and at the same time the words appointed by Our Lord are repeated; the person is thereby cleansed from original sin and all other sins, he is gifted with habitual and sanctifying grace, and becomes a child of God, an heir of heaven, and a member of the Church.
Baptism acts spiritually as water does materially.
Baptism is indispensably necessary to salvation.
Hence it follows that parents ought to have their children baptized immediately after their birth.
In case of necessity any one can administer baptism, and without the usual ceremonies.
If baptism by water is impossible, it may be replaced by the baptism of desire, or by the baptism of blood, as in the case of those who suffer martyrdom for the faith of Christ,
In the early ages of the Church solemn Baptism was ad ministered on three days of the year: Holy Saturday, the eve of Whitsunday, and in the East on the eve of the Epiphany.

This is what takes place at Baptism: Water is poured upon the head of the person to be baptized, and at the same time the words appointed by Our Lord are repeated; the person is thereby cleansed from original sin and all other sins, he is gifted with habitual and sanctifying grace, and becomes a child of God, an heir of heaven, and a member of the Church.
Baptism acts spiritually as water does materially.
Baptism is indispensably necessary to salvation.
Hence it follows that parents ought to have their children baptized immediately after their birth.
In case of necessity any one can administer baptism, and without the usual ceremonies.
If baptism by water is impossible, it may be replaced by the baptism of desire, or by the baptism of blood, as in the case of those who suffer martyrdom for the faith of Christ,
In the early ages of the Church solemn Baptism was ad ministered on three days of the year: Holy Saturday, the eve of Whitsunday, and in the East on the eve of the Epiphany.

The ceremonial of Confirmation is as follows: The bishop lays his hands upon the candidates and anoints each one severally with chrism upon the forehead, with prayer; and those who are so anointed receive the gift of the Holy Ghost, especially courage to profess their faith.
The supernatural effect of Confirmation is similar to the natural effect of oil.
Christians ought to be confirmed at the age when they pass from childhood to youth, because at that period temptations thicken around them, and they need strength of will to resist them.
The candidate for Confirmation ought previously to go to confession and, if possible, to holy communion ; for to receive this sacrament one must be in a state of grace.
Confirmation is usually administered about Whitsuntide, as the bishop visits the whole of his diocese at intervals of a few years.

This is what takes place at Baptism: Water is poured upon the head of the person to be baptized, and at the same time the words appointed by Our Lord are repeated; the person is thereby cleansed from original sin and all other sins, he is gifted with habitual and sanctifying grace, and becomes a child of God, an heir of heaven, and a member of the Church.
Baptism acts spiritually as water does materially.
Baptism is indispensably necessary to salvation.
Hence it follows that parents ought to have their children baptized immediately after their birth.
In case of necessity any one can administer baptism, and without the usual ceremonies.
If baptism by water is impossible, it may be replaced by the baptism of desire, or by the baptism of blood, as in the case of those who suffer martyrdom for the faith of Christ,
In the early ages of the Church solemn Baptism was ad ministered on three days of the year: Holy Saturday, the eve of Whitsunday, and in the East on the eve of the Epiphany.

The ceremonial of Confirmation is as follows: The bishop lays his hands upon the candidates and anoints each one severally with chrism upon the forehead, with prayer; and those who are so anointed receive the gift of the Holy Ghost, especially courage to profess their faith.
The supernatural effect of Confirmation is similar to the natural effect of oil.
Christians ought to be confirmed at the age when they pass from childhood to youth, because at that period temptations thicken around them, and they need strength of will to resist them.
The candidate for Confirmation ought previously to go to confession and, if possible, to holy communion ; for to receive this sacrament one must be in a state of grace.
Confirmation is usually administered about Whitsuntide, as the bishop visits the whole of his diocese at intervals of a few years.

This is what takes place at Baptism: Water is poured upon the head of the person to be baptized, and at the same time the words appointed by Our Lord are repeated; the person is thereby cleansed from original sin and all other sins, he is gifted with habitual and sanctifying grace, and becomes a child of God, an heir of heaven, and a member of the Church.
Baptism acts spiritually as water does materially.
Baptism is indispensably necessary to salvation.
Hence it follows that parents ought to have their children baptized immediately after their birth.
In case of necessity any one can administer baptism, and without the usual ceremonies.
If baptism by water is impossible, it may be replaced by the baptism of desire, or by the baptism of blood, as in the case of those who suffer martyrdom for the faith of Christ,
In the early ages of the Church solemn Baptism was ad ministered on three days of the year: Holy Saturday, the eve of Whitsunday, and in the East on the eve of the Epiphany.

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This is what takes place at Baptism: Water is poured upon the head of the person to be baptized, and at the same time the words appointed by Our Lord are repeated; the person is thereby cleansed from original sin and all other sins, he is gifted with habitual and sanctifying grace, and becomes a child of God, an heir of heaven, and a member of the Church.

Baptism acts spiritually as water does materially.

Baptism is indispensably necessary to salvation.

Hence it follows that parents ought to have their children baptized immediately after their birth.

In case of necessity any one can administer baptism, and without the usual ceremonies.

If baptism by water is impossible, it may be replaced by the baptism of desire, or by the baptism of blood, as in the case of those who suffer martyrdom for the faith of Christ,

In the early ages of the Church solemn Baptism was ad ministered on three days of the year: Holy Saturday, the eve of Whitsunday, and in the East on the eve of the Epiphany.

Baptism acts spiritually as water does materially.

Baptism is indispensably necessary to salvation.

Hence it follows that parents ought to have their children baptized immediately after their birth.

In case of necessity any one can administer baptism, and without the usual ceremonies.

If baptism by water is impossible, it may be replaced by the baptism of desire, or by the baptism of blood, as in the case of those who suffer martyrdom for the faith of Christ,

In the early ages of the Church solemn Baptism was ad ministered on three days of the year: Holy Saturday, the eve of Whitsunday, and in the East on the eve of the Epiphany.

The sacraments are sensible signs instituted by Christ, by means of which the graces of the Holy Spirit are communicated to us.

Christ instituted seven sacraments: Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Eucharist, Penance, Extreme Unction, Holy Orders, and Matrimony.

By the three sacraments, Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders, there is imprinted upon the soul a certain spiritual and indelible mark or character, on account of which they cannot be repeated (Council of Trent, 7, 9).

Two of the sacraments, Baptism and Penance, are instituted principally with the object of conferring sanctifying grace where it was not already given; the five others with the object of in creasing that gift.

Due preparation must be made before receiving the sacraments, in order to obtain the graces they convey.

Supposing the priest who administers the sacrament to be unworthy, the graces of the Holy Spirit will still be communicated by means of the sacrament.

The sacraments are sensible signs instituted by Christ, by means of which the graces of the Holy Spirit are communicated to us.

Christ instituted seven sacraments: Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Eucharist, Penance, Extreme Unction, Holy Orders, and Matrimony.

Due preparation must be made before receiving the sacraments, in order to obtain the graces they convey.

Supposing the priest who administers the sacrament to be unworthy, the graces of the Holy Spirit will still be communicated by means of the sacrament.

The word of God is said to be the food of the soul, because it sustains the life and strength of the soul, as bread does that of the body.

Hence it is the duty of every Christian either to hear ser mons frequently, or to read spiritual books and make a practical application of what he hears or reads.

Those who are assiduous in hearing sermons or reading spiritual books, will not have great difficulty in attaining eternal salvation.

The word of God is said to be the food of the soul, because it sustains the life and strength of the soul, as bread does that of the body.

Hence it is the duty of every Christian either to hear ser mons frequently, or to read spiritual books and make a practical application of what he hears or reads.

Those who are assiduous in hearing sermons or reading spiritual books, will not have great difficulty in attaining eternal salvation.

The singing of which the Church makes use as an accompaniment to the Mass, is what is known as the Gregorian chant.
In addition to the Gregorian chant we have in our churches congregational singing, hymns in which the people join. Instrumental music, as an accompaniment to the singing, is played on the organ, violin, or other musical instruments.

The singing of which the Church makes use as an accompaniment to the Mass, is what is known as the Gregorian chant.
In addition to the Gregorian chant we have in our churches congregational singing, hymns in which the people join. Instrumental music, as an accompaniment to the singing, is played on the organ, violin, or other musical instruments.

The Latin language is well adapted for the services of the Church, because it is both venerable and mysterious.
The use of the Latin language in her services is most advantageous for the Church; it serves to maintain her unity and preserve her from many evils.

The Latin language is well adapted for the services of the Church, because it is both venerable and mysterious.
The use of the Latin language in her services is most advantageous for the Church; it serves to maintain her unity and preserve her from many evils.

The vestments which the priest wears in the celebration of Mass consist of (1), the amice; (2), the alb; (3), the girdle; (4), the maniple; (5), the stole; (6), the chasuble.
The various portions of the sacerdotal vestments are com memorative of Our Lord's Passion, and also serve to remind the priest of the duties of his office.
The principal things which are used in saying Mass are: The chalice, the paten, and the missal.

THE COLORS OF THE VESTMENTS.

In the vestments worn by the priest at Mass, the Church makes use of five colors : white, red, green, purple, and black.
White is the color used on the feasts of Our Lord, of the Blessed Virgin, of the angels, and of confessors.
Red is the color used at Pentecost and on the feasts of martyrs.
Green is used on the Sundays after the Epiphany and after Pentecost on which nothing special is commemorated.
Purple is used in Advent and Lent, and upon vigils and Ember days.
Black is used on Good Friday and at Masses for the dead.
These colors not only depict the course of Our Lord's life on earth, but serve as a constant admonition to us to lead a pious life.

The vestments which the priest wears in the celebration of Mass consist of (1), the amice; (2), the alb; (3), the girdle; (4), the maniple; (5), the stole; (6), the chasuble.
The various portions of the sacerdotal vestments are com memorative of Our Lord's Passion, and also serve to remind the priest of the duties of his office.
The principal things which are used in saying Mass are: The chalice, the paten, and the missal.

THE COLORS OF THE VESTMENTS.

In the vestments worn by the priest at Mass, the Church makes use of five colors : white, red, green, purple, and black.
White is the color used on the feasts of Our Lord, of the Blessed Virgin, of the angels, and of confessors.
Red is the color used at Pentecost and on the feasts of martyrs.
Green is used on the Sundays after the Epiphany and after Pentecost on which nothing special is commemorated.
Purple is used in Advent and Lent, and upon vigils and Ember days.
Black is used on Good Friday and at Masses for the dead.
These colors not only depict the course of Our Lord's life on earth, but serve as a constant admonition to us to lead a pious life.

The holy sacrifice of the Mass is generally to be celebrated between sunrise and noon, and at midnight on Christmas Eve.
On Sundays and holydays of obligation the holy sacrifice of the Mass is offered at a convenient hour in all parish churches, and almost always on week-days also.
No priest may, as a rule, say Mass more than once daily; but on Christmas Day all priests are allowed to say three Masses. And by the permission of the bishop some parish priests who have a large congregation are allowed to duplicate, that is, say two Masses on the same day.

THE PLACE WHERE MASS IS TO BE CELEBRATED.

The apostles offered the holy sacrifice on a table in a dwelling-house.
In the time of the great persecution of the Christians, the holy sacrifice was offered on the tombs of the martyrs in subterranean passages (the Catacombs).
"When the period of persecution was over, the holy sacrifice of the Mass was offered in churches upon altars of stone.
Churches are usually built on a height, or in the centre of a township. The styles of ecclesiastical architecture are many and varied.
Both the external and internal arrangements of churches are adapted to awaken and aid devotion.
The consecration of a church is performed by the bishop, but a church can, with the permission of the bishop, be employed for divine service without consecration.

The holy sacrifice of the Mass is generally to be celebrated between sunrise and noon, and at midnight on Christmas Eve.
On Sundays and holydays of obligation the holy sacrifice of the Mass is offered at a convenient hour in all parish churches, and almost always on week-days also.
No priest may, as a rule, say Mass more than once daily; but on Christmas Day all priests are allowed to say three Masses. And by the permission of the bishop some parish priests who have a large congregation are allowed to duplicate, that is, say two Masses on the same day.

THE PLACE WHERE MASS IS TO BE CELEBRATED.

The apostles offered the holy sacrifice on a table in a dwelling-house.
In the time of the great persecution of the Christians, the holy sacrifice was offered on the tombs of the martyrs in subterranean passages (the Catacombs).
"When the period of persecution was over, the holy sacrifice of the Mass was offered in churches upon altars of stone.
Churches are usually built on a height, or in the centre of a township. The styles of ecclesiastical architecture are many and varied.
Both the external and internal arrangements of churches are adapted to awaken and aid devotion.
The consecration of a church is performed by the bishop, but a church can, with the permission of the bishop, be employed for divine service without consecration.

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Every Catholic is bound, under pain of mortal sin, to hear the whole of one Mass devoutly every Sunday and holyday of obligation.
Those persons who could not go to church without great injury to themselves, or who have some urgent work of mercy to perform, are excused from hearing Mass.
We have not heard a whole Mass, unless we have been present in the church during the three principal parts of one and the same Mass.
Those only can be said to hear Mass devoutly who banish from their mind all that may cause them distraction, and who unite their petitions to those of the priest, especially at the three principal parts of the Mass.
It is permissible to assist at the holy sacrifice of the Mass on Sundays and holy days in any church; but it is desirable to go to one's parish church.
To hear Mass on week-days, if possible, is a highly com mendable practice, for it may be the means of gaining the greatest graces.

Every Catholic is bound, under pain of mortal sin, to hear the whole of one Mass devoutly every Sunday and holyday of obligation.
Those persons who could not go to church without great injury to themselves, or who have some urgent work of mercy to perform, are excused from hearing Mass.
We have not heard a whole Mass, unless we have been present in the church during the three principal parts of one and the same Mass.
Those only can be said to hear Mass devoutly who banish from their mind all that may cause them distraction, and who unite their petitions to those of the priest, especially at the three principal parts of the Mass.
It is permissible to assist at the holy sacrifice of the Mass on Sundays and holy days in any church; but it is desirable to go to one's parish church.
To hear Mass on week-days, if possible, is a highly com mendable practice, for it may be the means of gaining the greatest graces.

Whispering, laughing, looking about at the time of Mass must be carefully avoided; moreover it is unseemly to come to Mass overdressed.
When assisting at the holy sacrifice, we ought to unite our supplications to those of the priest, but it is not necessary to use the same prayers as he does,
At the three principal parts of the Mass we should to a certain extent suspend our private devotions, and fix our attention upon what is done upon the altar.
It is an excellent practice immediately after the consecration to make to our heavenly Father a definite act of offering of His divine Son sacrificed upon the altar, and of His Passion and death.
At the communion if we do not communicate actually, we ought to do so spiritually.
It is not possible to hear two or more Masses at the same time; therefore when in church we ought to follow one Mass attentively, and not more than one.

Whispering, laughing, looking about at the time of Mass must be carefully avoided; moreover it is unseemly to come to Mass overdressed.
When assisting at the holy sacrifice, we ought to unite our supplications to those of the priest, but it is not necessary to use the same prayers as he does,
At the three principal parts of the Mass we should to a certain extent suspend our private devotions, and fix our attention upon what is done upon the altar.
It is an excellent practice immediately after the consecration to make to our heavenly Father a definite act of offering of His divine Son sacrificed upon the altar, and of His Passion and death.
At the communion if we do not communicate actually, we ought to do so spiritually.
It is not possible to hear two or more Masses at the same time; therefore when in church we ought to follow one Mass attentively, and not more than one.

As the holy sacrifice of the Mass is an oblation of infinite value, to celebrate or to hear Mass is a good work which surpasses all other good works in excellence.
Offering or hearing Mass has more value as a good work in proportion to the worthiness and devotion of priest and people.

As the holy sacrifice of the Mass is an oblation of infinite value, to celebrate or to hear Mass is a good work which surpasses all other good works in excellence.
Offering or hearing Mass has more value as a good work in proportion to the worthiness and devotion of priest and people.

The holy sacrifice of the Mass is only offered to God; it may be offered to Him with a fourfold intention; by way of atonement, of petition, of praise, or of thanksgiving.

The holy sacrifice of the Mass may also be offered in honor of the angels or saints.

The holy sacrifice of the Mass can also be offered for the souls of the departed, who have been members of the Catholic Church, and have not died in a state of mortal sin.

The holy sacrifice of the Mass can, however, be offered for the living, whether Catholics or non-Catholics.

Not the priest alone, but all the faithful who are present at Mass, may offer the holy sacrifice for a special intention.

The holy sacrifice of the Mass is only offered to God; it may be offered to Him with a fourfold intention; by way of atonement, of petition, of praise, or of thanksgiving.

The holy sacrifice of the Mass may also be offered in honor of the angels or saints.

The holy sacrifice of the Mass can also be offered for the souls of the departed, who have been members of the Catholic Church, and have not died in a state of mortal sin.

The holy sacrifice of the Mass can, however, be offered for the living, whether Catholics or non-Catholics.

Not the priest alone, but all the faithful who are present at Mass, may offer the holy sacrifice for a special intention.

By means of the holy sacrifice of the Mass the fruits of the sacrifice of the cross are applied to us in most abundant measure; more particularly we obtain thereby forgiveness of sin, certitude that our prayers are heard, temporal blessings, and eternal re wards.

The forgiveness of sins consists in this: Through the sacrifice of the Mass sinners obtain the grace and gift of penitence (Council of Trent, 22, 2), while the just obtain the remission of venial sin, and of the temporal penalty due to sin.

The prayers we offer during Mass will surely be heard, because they are aided by the prayer of Our Lord and of the angels who are present.

Through the holy sacrifice of the Mass temporal blessings are obtained, especially these: God protects us from misfortune, assists us in our work, and blesses us in our temporal substance.

We cannot obtain an eternal recompense through hearing Mass unless we are in a state of grace.

Those who participate in the fruits of the holy sacrifice of the Mass are: First, the individual for whom it is celebrated; then the priest and all who are present; finally, all the faithful, both living and dead ; moreover the holy sacrifice gives joy to all the angels and saints.

The prayers we offer during Mass will surely be heard, because they are aided by the prayer of Our Lord and of the angels who are present.

Through the holy sacrifice of the Mass temporal blessings are obtained, especially these: God protects us from misfortune, assists us in our work, and blesses us in our temporal substance.

We cannot obtain an eternal recompense through hearing Mass unless we are in a state of grace.

The sacrifice of the Mass is a living renewal of the sacrifice of the cross, for in the Mass, as upon the cross, Christ immolates Himself.

In the sacrifice of the Mass all the sacrifices made by Our Lord are also renewed.

The sacrifice of the Mass is a living renewal of the sacrifice of the cross, for in the Mass, as upon the cross, Christ immolates Himself.

In the sacrifice of the Mass all the sacrifices made by Our Lord are also renewed.

In the course of time many ceremonies of deep significance grouped themselves around the holy sacrifice of the Mass, which were not to be omitted without absolute necessity.
The whole story of the Redemption is symbolically represented by the ceremonies of the Mass.

In the course of time many ceremonies of deep significance grouped themselves around the holy sacrifice of the Mass, which were not to be omitted without absolute necessity.
The whole story of the Redemption is symbolically represented by the ceremonies of the Mass.

The Son of God offered a sacrifice at the Last Supper, be cause He gave His body and blood to be offered up, in order to reconcile His heavenly Father with man.

The apostles had, and their successors have, the power of peering the same sacrifice, for the Son of God at once commanded and empowered them to do so, when He said: "Do this for a commemoration of Me" (Council of Trent, 22, 1).

This sacrifice was foretold in the Old Testament both by types and prophecies.

This sacrifice was offered by the apostles, and it has since been offered by their successors, the bishops and priests of the Church.

We call the sacrifice instituted by Our Lord at the Last Supper holy Mass, or the sacrifice of the Mass.

The sacrifice of the Mass is the chief and central act of Catholic worship.

The sacrifice of the Mass is a catholic sacrifice in the true sense of the word,, for it is and will be offered unceasingly throughout the whole earth until the end of time.

What takes place in the sacrifice of the Mass is this: The priest at the altar, as the representative of Christ, offers up bread and wine to almighty God; he changes these substances into the body and blood of Christ, and destroys them by consuming them.

There are three distinct parts in the sacrifice of the Mass: the offertory, the consecration, and the communion.

What takes place at the offertory is this : Bread and wine are offered to God and blessed.

What takes place at the consecration is this: The bread is changed into the body, and the wine into the blood of Christ; and they are then elevated in the sight of the people.

What takes place at the communion is this: The priest receives the body and blood of Christ, and oftentimes adminis ters the body of Christ to the faithful.