Catechism of the Catholic Church 3 – ST PAUL REPOS

2168-2195. The Third Commandment concerns the Sabbath, the Lord’s Day – ‘a day of solemn rest, holy to the Lord’. … Continue reading →

2142-2167. This second commandment flows naturally from the first. Fr Guy considers what it means to keep the name of … Continue reading →

2110-2141. This section of Fr Guy de Gaynesford’s commentary on the Catechism of the Catholic Church covers superstition, idolatry, divination … Continue reading →

2093-2109. Having considered the three theological virtues of faith, hope and charity in the light of the first commandment, Fr Guy … Continue reading →

2087-2092. Fr Guy resumes his examination of the obligations of the First Commandment. He looks more closely at two of the … Continue reading →

2083-2089.  The First Commandment states: ‘I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out … Continue reading →

2052-2082. ‘Teacher, what good deed must I do to inherit eternal life?’ To the young man who asked this question, … Continue reading →

2030-2051. The Church is Mother and Teacher. From the Church the Christian receives the Word of God containing the teachings … Continue reading →

2006-2029.  Beginning with a useful revision of the aspect of the quality of grace outlined in paragraph 2005 of the … Continue reading →

1996-2005. Our justification comes from the grace of God. Grace is a favour, the free and underserved help that God … Continue reading →

1989-1995. Continuing his discussion of Justification, Fr Guy looks at the difference between the Catholic and Protestant understanding. Catholics understand … Continue reading →

1987-1988. The grace of the Holy Spirit has the power to justify us, that is, to cleanse us from our sins … Continue reading →

1954-1986.  The Natural Law, present in the heart of each man and established by reason, is universal in its precepts and … Continue reading →

1949-1953. Called to beatitude but wounded by sin, man stands in need of salvation from God. Divine help comes to … Continue reading →

1897-1948. Participation in Social Life. The legitimacy of authority. Our moral responsibility. The common good. Respect for the human person. … Continue reading →

1877-1896. The Communal Character of the Human Vocation. ‘A human person needs to live in society. Society is not for … Continue reading →

1862-1876. Fr Guy discusses the difference between mortal and venial, or less serious, sins. He considers the concept of the … Continue reading →

1854-1861. The Gravity of Sin. Traditionally the Church has divided sin into ‘mortal’ or ‘deadly’ sin and venial or ‘less … Continue reading →

1846-1853. The Gospel is the revelation in Jesus Christ of God’s mercy to sinners, however to receive God’s mercy we … Continue reading →

1803-1845. Virtue is defined as a habitual and firm disposition to do good. The Human Virtues are attainable to all … Continue reading →