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Eucharistiae Sacramentum Promulgating the editio typica of rites for holy communion and worship of the eucharist outside Mass Sacred Congregation for Divine Worship June 21, 1973 The sacrament of the eucharist was entrusted by Christ to his Bride the Church, as spiritual nourishment and as a pledge of eternal life. The Church continues to receive this gift with faith and love. The...

Sanctus Pontifex Confession Before First Communion Sacred Congregations of the Sacraments and for the ClergyMay 24, 1973 (SS. CC. Sacr. et Cler., 24 May, 1973) AAS 65-410. (The following declaration on putting the sacrament of penance before the First Communion of children was issued jointly by the Sacred Congregations of the Sacraments and for the Clergy.) The Sainted Pontiff, Pius X, basing...

The Didache, or Teaching of the Twelve Apostles Translated by Charles H. Hoole This document is in the public domain. Copying it is encouraged The Didache [DOC], or the Doctrine of the Twelve Apostles, was an early document believed to have originated in Syria. It was written between 65 and 80 CE, though it is often attributed to the second century. Although...

Obedience Obedience: The First and Foundational Virtue by John-Paul Ignatius, O.L.S.M. Mary Co-operates by Personal ObedienceJohn Paul IIGeneral AudienceAt the temple in Jerusalem, in this prelude to his saving mission, Jesus associates his Mother with himself, no longer is she merely the One who gave him birth, but the Woman who through her own obedience to the Father's plan, can co-operate in...

Masonic Associations Christianity and the LodgeWilliam J. WhalenThe Masonic lodge may avoid anticlerical activities in certain nations, may support commendable charitable undertakings, may disclaim its own religious orientation. Nevertheless the Christian knows that he cannot worship the Triune God on Sunday morning and the Grand Architect on lodge night. He knows he cannot participate in religious worship with non-Christians praying to T.G.A.O.T.U....

Conscience AbortionFr. Hal StockertI'm pretty certain that nothing I say in this article is likely to change the opinion of any large number of people who have already convinced themselves that abortion is morally permissible. There are, however, a lot of people who have not yet made up their minds, and a lot of people who have decided it is wrong, but...