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Thomas Becon on the Second Commandment
The Catechism of Thomas Becon (Section on the Second Commandment) (Anglican, 1511 – 1567) Father. Rehearse the second commandment. Son. “Thou shalt make thee no graven or carved image, nor likeness at all of any thing that is in heaven above, or in earth beneath, or in the waters under the earth. Thou shalt not…
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Ursinus Catechisms on the Second Commandment
I’ve already provided some much more detailed commentary from Zacharias Ursinus on the second commandment (link to commentary). The following selections are taken from Ursinus’ Large and Small Catechisms, respectively. A harmony of Ursinus’ catechisms and the Heidelberg Catechism can be found here (link). It’s worth noting that Ursinus was an author of the Heidelberg…
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Catechism of Pope Pius X
Before the current “Catechism of the Catholic Church” there were other catechisms. One of those was the catechism of Pope Pius X. Here are some selections relating to the Bible (warning, this may not be what you’re used to hearing from “Catholic Answers”): 28 Q. Is the reading of the Bible necessary to all Christians?A.…
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Category Fail(ure) – "Especially Sinners"
Those in the younger generation are familiar with the “fail” lingo, and the (ure) is for the rest of us who still appreciate proper grammar. Anyhow, Catholic News Service reports the pope as saying that “Padre” Pio had a “total willingness to welcome the faithful, especially sinners” – to whom or what is not specified.…
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Shorter Catechism Explained – 1
Q. What is the chief end of man? By “chief end” we refer to the highest goal or purpose. When we speak of “man,” of course, we speak of human beings generally. A. Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever. Two answers are provided, one objective and one subjective. Objectively…