Mortal sin and confession before Holy Communion
The article explains why Catholics must confess mortal sin before receiving Communion, citing Canon 856 and the reverence due to the Blessed Sacrament. It discusses whether the obligation is divine or ecclesiastical, warns against abuses, and notes an exception for urgent necessity with no confessor available. It also touches on Innocent III and the Magna Carta with historical clarification.
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Arregui
Manuale Theologiae Moralis
Innocent III
Treat
Shiphes Langton
Panaton
Enged
Rome
Canterbury
Cardin
Innocent Ys
Langton
Holy See
England
Arendzen
Contemplation and Affection in The Spiritual Life
The text defines meditation as an act of understanding that elevates affections for God through contemplation and theological reflection. It describes affective prayer uniting divine truths with heartfelt devotion, aiming for a unitive experience and eventual spiritual marriage with God.
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St. Francis
Prayer as meditation and contemplation of God
The text describes prayer as meditation that becomes contemplation after producing love for God. It explains gathering God's love through meditation, then contemplating His goodness and presence. Contemplation is a state of awareness of God's being and presence.
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God
Mystical Contemplation and The Dark Night of the Soul
The text outlines mystic teachings from St. Teresa of Avila and Catherine of Siena on infused contemplation, the dark night of the senses and the spirit, and the stages of mysticism. It emphasizes surrender to God’s will, guidance by spiritual masters, and the role of the Holy Ghost with the seven gifts guiding the contemplative toward union with the Divine.
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Heaven
Earth
St. Teresa of Avila
Christ
Catherine of Siena
St. Teresa
Molly
God
Mary
Teresa of Avila
Matthew Smith
Strange Facts About Contemplation
The piece discusses contemplation as not guaranteeing spiritual perfection, noting many never rise above purgative life. It argues contemplation comes with divine grace and must be prepared for through prayer, meditation, virtue, and contrition. It cites examples of saints and mystics, the wind blowing where it wills, and the varied paths of spiritual life.
Sin as Death's Cause: Classical Catholic View
A historical Catholic treatise argues death results from sin, tracing the fall of Adam and Eve, the loss of preternatural gifts, and the transmission of death as a penalty. It cites Wisdom and Romans to support that mortality entered the world through disobedience and sin.
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Adam
Eve
Paradise
Adam and
Catholic Leaders Call for Global Food Aid and Action
A national Catholic appeal urges Catholics worldwide to support a liberal international program to improve food production and living conditions in backward areas. It argues for active citizen influence on government and calls for federal education aid as essential amid local deficits.
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Subcontinent
Asia
Sldebrando
Asean
Canada
Eee
Ishops
U. S
Antoniatti
India
World Health Organization
Communist Party
Kremlin
Pope urges Europe to set aside past enmities for peace
In a St. Peter’s Hall of Benedictions audience, Pope Pius XII asks Pax Christi to forgive historical grievances and pursue justice and charity. He cautions against letting defeats and victories fuel resentments, urges a climate of truth and love, and says faults belong to past generations as Europe seeks unity through good will.
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Vatican City
St. Peter’s Basilica
Pius XII
Europe
European Union
Extreme Riches Poverty Hurt Vocations in Chile
Rev. John A. Wilson, leader of the Precious Blood Fathers in Chile, cites economic extremes as driving 1,000 of 1,500 priests to be foreigners. Since 1947 the group has expanded to 15 priests serving about 110,000 Catholics in Chile, with only about 14 percent matching U.S. Catholic standards and only about 10 percent being men. A seminary is planned but awaits more priests and funding.
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Toledo
Chile
John A. Wilson
C.pp.s
Precious Blood Fathers
Father Wilson
Bataan
U.S
Santiago
Thirty-Eight New Notre Dame Faculty Named for 1952-53
In Notre Dame Indiana thirty-eight new faculty members were appointed to teach during the 1952 53 academic year.
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Notre Dame
Ind
Priest William J. Menster Receives Amvets Americanism Award
The Rev. William J. Menster, a Dubuque archdiocesan Catholic Charities director and former navy chaplain who accompanied Admiral Byrd to the South Pole, received Amvets annual Americanism award at the national convention in Grand Rapids Michigan. He has spoken to civic fraternal and veterans groups on religious tolerance.
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William J. Menster
Dubuque
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