The Manual of the Holy Catholic Church
Subtitle: Volume 1: The beautiful teachings of the Holy Catholic Church.
Publisher: Catholic Art and Publication Office
Published: 1906
Language: eng
Description: Volume 1 of 2.
Table of contents: title: TABLE OF CONTENTS; title: THE BEAUTIFUL TEACHINGS OF THE HOLY CATHOLIC CHURCH; title: GOD THE CREATOR; title: CHAPTER I.; title: GOD THE FATHER.; title: THE EXISTENCE OF GOD EXPLAINED.; title: God's Infinite Wisdom 2; title: God's Tender Compassion , 3; title: God is Truth Itself 4; title: God is Self -Existent 5; title: God is Unchangeable 7; title: CHAPTER n.; title: ONE LIVING AND TRUE GOD, THE FATHER, THE SON AND THE HOLY GHOST.; title: EXPLANATION OF THE BLESSED TRINITY.; title: The God Head 8; title: Scriptural Proofs 9; title: Personal Qualities of the Trinity 10; title: Not Three Distinct Gods... 12; title: CHAPTEE ni.; title: IN THE BEGINNING GOD CREATED HEAVEN AND EARTH.; title: EXPLANATION OF THE, CREATION.; title: The Creation 13; title: For the Glory of God 14; title: Almighty God Rules All Creatures 16; title: God Made Man from the Beginning 22; title: CHAPTER IV.; title: THE ANGELS GIFTED WITH GOD'S GRACE AND BEAUTY.; title: EXPLANATION OF THE CREATION AND FALL OF THE ANGELS.; title: Chief of the Fallen Angels 32; title: The Fall of the Angels Described by St. John 33; title: CHAPTER V.; title: MAN CREATED TO LOVE AND SERVE GOD.; title: EXPLANATION OF THE CREATION AND FALL OF MAN.; title: The State of Grace 35; title: The State of Happiness 36; title: The Garden of Eden 37; title: The Fallen Angels 38; title: Consequences of Disobedience 38; title: Original Sin 39; title: CHRIST THE REDEEMER; title: CHAPTER VI.; title: THE COMING OF THE SAVIOR FORETOLD.; title: THE PROMISE OF A REDEEMER AND THE STATE OF MANKIND EXPLAINED.; title: God's Chosen People  45; title: The Knowledge of Divine Truth 48; title: The Redemption of Mankind 50; title: CHAPTER VH.; title: THE WAY, THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE.; title: JESUS CHRIST, THE REDEEMER EXPLAINED.; title: The Divine and Human Nature of Christ 51; title: Mary, the Mother of God 54; title: The Two Natures 56; title: The Union of the Divine and Human Nature 57; title: CHAPTER VIH.; title: REDEMPTION OF THE HUMAN RACE. JESUS CHRIST, THE REDEEMER.; title: OFFICE AND DIGNITIES OF THE REDEEMER EXPLAINED.; title: The Birth of Our Savior 59; title: The Public Life of Our Lord. 61; title: Passion and Death 63; title: The Resurrection of Christ 70; title: The Ascension of Our Lord 73; title: Christ, the Head of the Church 75; title: The Apostles and First Christians 81; title: Jesus Christ the Supreme Judge 84; title: CHAPTER IX.; title: FOR THE GLORY AND SERVICE OF HIS ETERNAL FATHER.; title: THE BENEFITS OF OUR REDEMPTION EXPLAINED.; title: The Merits of Christ 96; title: Redemption by Christ 100; title: Effects of Our Redemption by Christ 101; title: Spiritual Benediction and Graces 104; title: Christ, the Mediator 106; title: CHAPTER X.; title: THE CHRISTIAN FAITH.; title: EXPLANATION OF OUR FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST.; title: Human Faith 110; title: Divine Faith Ill; title: Faith of St. Peter... 114; title: THE SPIRIT OF TRUTH; title: CHAPTER XI.; title: THE TRUE GUIDE TO THE HOLY WAY.; title: EXPLANATION OF THE RULE OF FAITH.; title: What is the Rule of Faith 118; title: The Rule of Faith as a Guide 122; title: The Infallibility of the Church 124; title: The Traditions of the Church 127; title: The Doctrines of the Church Unchangeable 131; title: All Should Be Well Instructed in What Our Holy Faith Teaches. ... 135; title: CHAPTER XII.; title: THE ONE TRUE CHURCH.; title: THE CHURCH OF CHRIST EXPLAINED.; title: The Commission of Teaching Committed to the Apostles and Their Successors 138; title: The Spiritual Powers of the Priesthood to Rule and Govern the Church 141; title: The Visible Head of the Church 143; title: The Infallibility of the Pope 147; title: Out of the Church of Christ There Is No Salvation , 152; title: CHAPTER Xm.; title: THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TEACHES THE SACRED TRUTHS OF FAITH.; title: EXPLANATION OF THE MARKS OF THE CHURCH.; title: The Church of Christ is One 153; title: The Church of Christ is Holy 154; title: The Church of Christ is Catholic 155; title: The Church of Christ is Apostolic 157; title: The Roman Catholic Church Possesses the Glorious Character of Catholic ...161; title: The Roman Catholic Church Perpetual 163; title: THE LAW OF GOD; title: CHAPTER XIV.; title: THE LAW OF GOD AS A GUIDE TO ETERNAL HAPPINESS.; title: EXPLANATION" OF THE LAW OF GOD IN GENERAL.; title: The Ten Commandments 167; title: CHAPTER XV.; title: THE COMMANDMENTS OF THE CHURCH.; title: THE COMMANDMENTS OF THE CHURCH EXPLAINED.; title: Explanation of the First Commandment of the Church 172; title: Explanation of the Second Commandment of the Church 176; title: Explanation of the Third and Fourth Commandments of the Church 190; title: Explanation of the Fifth Commandment of the Church 192; title: Explanation of the Sixth Commandment of the Church 198; title: THE SINS OF MAN; title: CHAPTER XVI.; title: ORIGINAL AND ACTUAL SIN.; title: COMMITTING OF SIN EXPLAINED.; title: Mortal Sin Explained . . .203; title: Malice of Mortal Sin 204; title: Explanation of Venial Sin 214; title: Distinction Between Venial and Mortal Sin 216; title: CHAPTER XVH.; title: THE CONVERSION OF THE HEART TO GOD.; title: EXPLANATION OF REPENTANCE.; title: Explanation of the Sorrow of Repentance 224; title: Explanation of the Purpose of Not Sinning More 228; title: Explanation on Doing Penance for Sin 231; title: Instructions on the Spirit of Penance 247; title: Instructions on the Works of Penance 251; title: The Remission of Sin Explained 257; title: THE LIFE OF THE SOUL,; title: CHAPTER XVm.; title: TRUE GRACE THE GIFT OF GOD.; title: EXPLANATIONS ON THE GRACE OF GOD.; title: Explanations on Actual Grace 260; title: Tendency of Grace 271; title: The Effects of Pure Mercy 274; title: External Helps to Salvation 275; title: Grace, Justice and Charity 276; title: The Soul Beautiful 278; title: True Repentance Needed 284; title: THE GHAININEUS OP GRACE; title: CHAPTER XIX.; title: THE SACRAMENTS AS SACRED SIGNS AND MEANS OF GRACE.; title: INSTRUCTIONS ON THE SACRAMENTS IN GENERAL.; title: Exactness in Administering the Sacraments 296; title: What is Meant By Sacramental Grace? 297; title: The Imprint of the Soul 298; title: The Common Needs of All Christians 300; title: THE SEVEN SACRAMENTS; title: CHAPTER XX.; title: A CHILD OF GOD, OR THE REGENERATION OF THE SOUL.; title: INSTRUCTIONS ON THE SACRAMENT OP BAPTISM.; title: Is Baptism a True Sacrament 301; title: Instructions on Effects of Baptism 303; title: Instructions on Necessity of Baptism 306; title: The Commission to Teach and Baptize 307; title: CHAPTER XXI.; title: THE CONFIRMATION OF OUR FAITH.; title: INSTRUCTIONS ON THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION,; title: The Outward Sensible Sign Used in Confirmation 311; title: The Effects of the Sacrament of Confirmation 312; title: Two Conditions Required for Confirmation 315; title: CHAPTER XXII.; title: THE FOUNTAIN AND SOURCE OF ALL GRACE.; title: INSTRUCTIONS ON THE HOLY EUCHARIST.; title: The Real Presence 319; title: The Last Supper 325; title: The Truth of the Real Presence .327; title: The Consecration of the Bread and the Wine 337; title: CHAPTER XXHI.; title: THE SOUL MORE BEAUTIFUL IN THE EYES OF GOD.; title: INSTRUCTIONS ON HOLY COMMUNION.; title: To Commemorate the Passion and Death of Christ 345; title: Instructions on Communion of One Kind .347; title: CHAPTER XXIV.; title: THE MOST SUBLIME MYSTERY OF OUR HOLY RELIGION.; title: THE SACRIFICE OF THE MASS EXPLAINED.; title: Instructions on the Sacrifice of the Old Law 353; title: The Perfect Priesthood and Sacrifice of Jesus Christ 355; title: The Sacrifice of the Cross and the Sacrifice of the Altar 357; title: What is the Sacrifice of the Mass 361; title: Instructions on the Institution of the Sacrifice of the Mass 365; title: CHAPTER XXV.; title: THE SOUL RESTORED TO THE FRIENDSHIP OF GOD.; title: INSTRUCTIONS ON THE SACRAMENT OF PENANCE.; title: Three Things Required for the Sacrament of Penance 370; title: Three Parts of the Sacrament of Penance 375; title: Instructions Eegarding Contrition as Part of the Sacrament of Penance . . .. 376; title: Instructions on Sacramental Confession .377; title: Confessions to Authorized Priest of the Church 381; title: Sacramental Confession 383; title: Instructions on Satisfaction 391; title: Examples of the Holy Servants of God 393; title: CHAPTER XXVI.; title: THE REMISSION OF TEMPORAL PUNISHMENT.; title: INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING INDULGENCES.; title: Prayer and Good Works as a Means of Grace 399; title: There Are Two Kinds of Indulgences '. . ' . 400; title: Indulgences Always Granted on Certain Conditions 401; title: CHAPTER XXVII.; title: THE SOUL IN PERFECT CHARITY WITH GOD.; title: INSTRUCTIONS ON PURGATORY.; title: The Practice of Praying for the Souls of the Dead More Ancient Than the Church of Christ 406; title: A Holy and Wholesome Thought to Pray for the Dead 407; title: The Souls in Purgatory Shall Be Saved ; 410; title: CHAPTER XXVIH.; title: THE SOUL ENDOWED AT THE LAST HOUR WITH STRENGTH FROM ON HIGH.; title: INSTRUCTIONS ON THE SACRAMENT OF EXTREME UNCTION.; title: Extreme Unction a True and Real Sacrament of the New Law 413; title: Effects Produced by the Sacrament of Extreme Unction 415; title: The Priests Administer this Sacrament to Members of the Church. 416; title: The Great Happiness of Being a Member of the Church of Christ. . .417; title: CHAPTER XXIX.; title: THE SACRED POWERS OF THE PRIESTHOOD.; title: INSTRUCTIONS ON THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY ORDERS.; title: The Sacred Powers of Priesthood not of Human Institution 419; title: The Bishops, Successors to the Apostles , 420; title: The Priests, Successors of the Seventy-two Disciples 420; title: Deacons, Sub-deacons, Acolytes, Exorcists, Lectors and Doorkeepers>.421; title: Bishops Exercise Full Pastoral Authority 423; title: Obedience and Respect for Episcopal Authority 424; title: The Outward Sensible Sign Used in Ordination 425; title: How Is One to Know If He Has a Vocation from God 426; title: On What Grounds Does the Church Prohibit the Clergy to Enter Matrimony 427; title: Pastors of the Flock of Jesus Christ , 429; title: The Call to the Priesthood a Gift of God. 430; title: CHAPTER XXX.; title: THE SACRED BONDS OF MATRIMONY.; title: INSTRUCTIONS ON THE SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE.; title: Marriage of Christians a Sacrament 434; title: Marriage Elevated to the Dignity of a Sacrament by Jesus Christ 437; title: The Conditions Required in Order to Receive the Sacrament of Marriage ....443; title: The Banns of Marriage Must Be Announced in the Church on Sundays or Holy Days of Obligation 444; title: Authority of Parents Concerning Marriage of Children 446; title: Secret or Clandestine Marriages Condemned by the Church 448; title: Marriages That Are Contrary to the Laws of the Church 449; title: The Dangers of Mixed Marriages 451; title: Conditions Required by the Church of Both Parties to a Mixed Marriage 453; title: Matrimonial Dispensations 454; title: Laws of The Church Concerning Double Marriage Ceremonies. . . .456; title: Instructions to Those Assisting at Non-Catholic "Weddings 458; title: Explanations on Marriage and Divorce by Cardinal Gibbons 460