This Is The Faith

This Is The Faith
Phụ đề:	A Complete Explanation Of The Catholic Faith
Tác giả:	Canon Francis J. Ripley
Ký hiệu tác giả:	RI-C
DDC:	230 - Kitô giáo và thần học Kitô giáo
Ngôn ngữ:	Anh
Số cuốn:	1

Hiện trạng các bản sách

Mã số:	258SB0004579
Nhà xuất bản:	Rockford, Illinois
Năm xuất bản:	2002
Khổ sách:	30
Số trang:	480
Kho sách:	Thư viện Sao Biển
Tình trạng:	Hiện có


Publisher's Preface
1. ABOUT GOD God Exists-What God has told us The problem of evil- Evolution-We must love God-God's claims Our duty.	1
2. WHAT IS MAN? The Human Soul Man has a spiritual soul-The soul is immortal-What does Scripture say? The value of the soul- We are freeWhat does life mean?	8
3. THE NECESSITY OF RELIGION Definition of Religion What Religion implies The practice of Religion The need for Religion Religion is a duty- Morality needs Religion Some false notions- Public worship Religion supremely important.	15
4. THE SOURCES OF FAITH The Church and the Bible-Catholicism now the greatest defender of the inspiration of the Bible Gospels are authentic-The Gospels are true history-The Gospels are still complete and unchanged-The Bible is the inspired word of God-Facts about the Bible--Texts and versions- The Bible is not the only rule of Faith-Tradition.	23
5. PRAYER The reasonableness of prayer-The necessity of prayer - Christ's teaching and example-The conditions of prayer- W Unanswered prayers-The practice of prayer-What is prayer?- Vocal prayer-Mental prayer.	34
6. WHAT IS FAITH The duty of belief-Faith defined and explained-What must be believed - Qualities of Faith-The convert's first act of Faith - Faith is God's gift	46
7. SIN Definition of Sin Conscience-Sin in Scripture The horror of sin-The divisions of sin-Original sin-Its effects in Adam and ourselves-Proof of original sin- Mortal sin-Conditions for mortal sin-Venial sin.	53
8. THE COMMANDMENTS OF GOD (1).. The Ten Commandments - The First Commandment - Sins against Faith-Dangers to Faith-Sins against Hope- Sins against Religion- Statues- Spiritualism -Sacrilege -Simony-Angels, Saints, relics.	64
9. THE COMMANDMENTS OF GOD (2) The Second Commandment - Oaths, Vows- Blasphemy- Cursing-Profane words- The Third Commandment- Keeping the Sunday holy-The Fourth Commandment Love, reverence and obedience for parents Duties toward pastors and civil authorities Duties of parents toward their children Secret societies: Freemasonry, Oddfellows, Communism The Fifth Commandment-The taking of life- Other sins.	74
10. THE COMMANDMENTS OF GOD (3). The Sixth Commandment-Catholic attitude toward sex- God's purpose in marriage-Why be pure?-Sins of impurity- Looks, words, action-Causes of impurity-Remedies Impure thoughts-The Ninth Commandment.	85
11. THE COMMANDMENTS OF GOD (4).. The Seventh Commandment-The right to private ownership Ways of sinning against the Seventh Commandment- Restitution-The gravity of theft-The Eighth Commandment- What it forbids-Lies-Calumny-Detraction-Tale-bearing Contumely-Betraying secrets	93
12. THE DOCTRINE OF THE HOLY TRINITY Mysteries -The Trinity revealed-Explanation -The Trinity and ourselves-Sharing in the Divine Nature Supernatural-Life- Sons of God-Temples of God -Grace.	102
13. BELIEF IN JESUS CHRIST Summary of the doctrine-Jesus Christ is true God-Christ foretold- The character of Christ-The power of Christ- The claims of Christ-Christ foretold the future -The Resurrection- Miracles.	111
14. REDEMPTION One Person, two Natures-The Hypostatic Union-Atonement-The Sacrifice of Christ.	121
15. WHY ORGANIZED RELIGION? (1) Different ideas of "church"-Christ founded a visible, organized Church-All must belong to Christ's Church-I believe in the Holy Catholic Church-The marks of the Church Unity Universality-A miracle-The history of mankind is the study of difference-Men continuously aim at unity but never attain it-World unity is not in nature-The Catholic Church is one in doctrine, worship and government- She is universal in doctrine, constitution and in fact-The combination of unity and universality defies natural explanation.	128
16 . WHY ORGANIZED RELIGION? (2) The holiness of the Church-Holiness of doctrine-Means of holiness-The holiness of members of the Church -Miracles -Apostolicity-Apostolic in mission-Apostolic in Character -Apostolic in teaching-Apostolic in descent- The Reformation Conclusion.	139
17. THE SUPREMACY OF THE POPE (1) The need for authority-The teaching of the Church-St. Peter in the Gospels: his name is changed-Peter and Christ- Promise of primacy-Rock-Gates of Hell-Keys-Binding and loosing-The primacy conferred-The metaphor of the shepherd.	151
18. THE SUPREMACY OF THE POPE (2) Peter in the Acts of the Apostles-Peter at Rome--The Bishops of Rome recognized as Vicars of Christ, Letter of St. Clement-Ignatius and Abercius-The Easter controversy St. Irenaeus-Other writers-Papal supremacy is reasonable	163
19. INFALLIBILITY Summary of Catholic teaching-A divine Church needs a divine guarantee-The Infallibility of the Church is reasonable-Infallibility of the Church in Scriptures Tradition Infallibility of the Pope: Meaning and extent Papal infallibility in Scripture The evidence of Tradition How infallibility is exercised.	171
20. THE COMMANDMENTS OF THE CHURCH The Church's right to command-The Six Commandments The First Commandment of the Church-Extent of the obligation to attend Mass-Excuses for missing Mass Servile work-Holydays of Obligation- The Second Commandment of the Church-The necessity of penance- Fasting and abstinence-Former (Traditional) Penitential Days The Third Commandment of the Church-Annual Confession The Fourth Commandment of the Church Easter Communion The Fifth Commandment of the Church Supporting our pastors-The Church and money-The Sixth Commandment of the Church -Marriage impediments	184
21. THE MYSTICAL BODY OF CHRIST The Church an organism-The Vine and the branches-The Head and the members Meaning of the metaphors-l Dangers and illustrations-The meaning of "mystical"- Cells of Christ-Christ's other self-Christ in the Church today Obligations.	204
22. THE SACRAMENTAL SYSTEM Channels of spiritual life-What makes a Sacramental d (outward sign, inward grace, institution by Christ)-Theme Sacraments named-Christ instituted seven Sacraments- Why seven?-Matter and form-Character-Sacraments de of the living and the dead.	217
23. BAPTISM Men are destined to be sons of God Sanctifying grace, a new life Baptism, birth to a new life-The solemn. teaching of the Church-Definition of Baptism-Institution by Christ-Methods of administration-Immersion is unnecessary- The administration of Baptism-The necessity of Baptism- The Baptism of desire; Baptism of blood-Infant Baptism.	225
24. CONFIRMATION Purpose and definition of Confirmation-The minister-Who may be confirmed?-Anointing with Chrism-Institution by Christ-Confirmation in Scripture-Confirmation in Tradition- The effects of Confirmation-The Gifts of the Holy Ghost The Fruits of the Holy Ghost.	236
25. THE HOLY EUCHARIST (1) The sixth chapter of St. John Christ's promise must be accepted literally-The Last Supper The meaning of the words of institution The Real Presence has always been believed The Didache St. Ignatius St. Justin Other evidence of the Real Presence-The significance of the Real E Presence The Blessed Sacrament is God.	246
26. THE HOLY EUCHARIST (2) Christ is really present-Substance and accidents-U Transubstantiation--How Christ is present-Why Christ is present-Food for our souls-Union with Christ-Further 1395 effects of Holy Communion-Frequent Communion is ibao desirable Preparation and thanksgiving Further practical bat points.	255
27. HOLY MASS-THE EUCHARISTIC SACRIFICE Sacrifice- The Christian sacrifice- Melchisedech and Malachias -The Last Supper-St. Paul-Tradition-Holy Mass, Calvary re-enacted-The objects for which Mass is offered -Vestments-The ceremonies of Holy Mass- How to assist at Mass.	267
28. THE SACRAMENT OF PENANCE (1) Catholic doctrine-Christ passed on the power to forgive sin-The evidence of Scripture The evidence of Tradition Effects of the Sacrament Jurisdiction or "Faculties" Contrition and purpose of amendment Perfect and imperfect contrition Confession was imposed by Christ-Confession in the Christian Tradition.	280
29. THE SACRAMENT OF PENANCE (2) Integrity Examination of conscience-Frequent Confession is recommended-The method of Confession-General Confession Satisfaction-Absolution-The Seal of Confession Confession, a great gift of God.	295
30. THE CATHOLIC PRIESTHOOD Holy Orders defined -Christ founded a visible, perpetual priesthood- Priestly power is conferred by a sacramental rite -Major and minor orders-Celibacy-Anglican Orders-The world's debt-The Church and science Respect for priests.	304
31. EXTREME UNCTION AND INDULGENCES The Sacrament of Extreme Unction defined Extreme Unction in Scripture The evidence of Tradition Matter, Form, Effects, Minister-Who may be anointed? The necessity of Extreme Unction Indulgences Guilt and satisfaction- The Treasury of the Church The Church can remit satisfaction Indulgence defined Plenary and partial Indulgences-The conditions for gaining Indulgences Acts carrying a Plenary Indulgence Acts carrying a Partial Indulgence-The value of Indulgences.	320
32. MARRIAGE (1) Marriage made and ruled by God-Christian marriage is a Sacrament-St. Paul's allusion-The evidence of Tradition The contract-The graces of Christian marriage-Marriage ruled by the Church-The primary object of marriage- Unity of marriage Divorce forbidden-Pauline Privilege Decrees of nullity.	337
33. MARRIAGE (2) ........ The importance of matrimonial consent-Formalities demanded by the Church-Impediments: diriment and impeding-Mixed marriages-Courtship-Rights of husband Aur To and wife- Birth prevention.	349
34. DEVOTION TO MARY AND THE SAINTS Mary, Mother of God-The Scripture story-Mary is to be honored-The Immaculate Conception-In Scripture- In Tradition-The Immaculate Conception is reasonable Mary's sinlessness-Mary assumed into Heaven Mary's virginity Mary, Mother of all men-Mary, the Channel of Grace Devotion to Mary is an integral part of Catholicism Devotion to the Saints: A Catholic teaching-Devotion to the Saints: A reasonable doctrine Beneficial results of honoring the Saints Mary's unique position.yola	364
35. WHAT HAPPENS AFTER DEATH (1) What is death? The Particular Judgment When, where?— Hell: A Catholic teaching Hell in Scripture-Eternal punishment Belief in Hell is reasonable The nature of Hell- Where is Hell? The Pains of Hell-Heaven: A Catholic teaching Heaven in Scripture Heaven in Tradition-Where is Heaven? The happiness of Heaven-Degrees of happiness in Heaven.	377
36. WHAT HAPPENS AFTER DEATH (2) Purgatory-Purgatory: A Catholic teaching-Purgatory in beng Scripture The Tradition of the Church-The Doctrine of Purgatory is reasonable The pains of Purgatory-Devotion to the souls in Purgatory-Can the souls in Purgatory pray for us or we to them?-A consoling doctrine-Limbo: The teaching of the Church The Limbo of the Fathers-The Limbo of children- The End of the World-How and when will the world end?- The Resurrection of the body: A Catholic teaching-Scripture- Tradition-The endowments of glorified bodies-The General Judgment Scripture Circumstances.	395
37. THE DEVOTIONAL LIFE OF A CATHOLIC The Rosary-Mental and vocal prayer-The fifteen Mysteries-The history of the Rosary The importance of the Rosary The excellence and value of the Rosary- Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament-The beauty of Benediction.	416
38. THE DEVOTIONAL LIFE OF A CATHOLIC (2) The Sacramentals-The Sign of the Cross-Holy Water Genuflections Statues Relics The Way of the Cross -The use of Devotions.	430
39. THE REFORMATION.... How the Reformation began Its causes The Catholic reaction-Henry VIII-Edward VI and Cranmer Queen Elizabeth-The beginnings of Anglicanism Continuity?	440
40. SOME CATHOLIC SOCIAL PRINCIPLES The right to private property-Comes from the Natural Law Necessary for the family-Also for initiative and progress Scripture A limited right-Nationalization Socialism, Communism and abuses of ownership-The right to a living wage A right in justice The obligations of employers- The just minimum-Strikes and Unions-Conditions for a just strike Co-operation between Capital and Labor-Vocational Organizations Functions of vocational groups.	448

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