The Companion To The Catechism Of The Catholic Church by Ignatius Press

Author:Ignatius Press
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: Religion, Catholicism, Catechesis, Christianity
ISBN: 9780898704518
Published: 2012-08-31T21:27:39+00:00

For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father also will forgive you; but if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

“And when you fast, do not look dismal, like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by men. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, that your fasting may not be seen by men but by your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you. . . .”

1434 (3) James 5:20 . . . let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.

1435 (1) Amos 5:24

But let justice roll down like waters,

and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.

1435 (2) Isaiah 1:17

. . . learn to do good;

seek justice,

correct oppression;

defend the fatherless,

plead for the widow.

1435 (3) Luke 9:23 And he said to all, “If any man would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. . . .”

1438 (1) Sacrosanctum concilium 109-110 The two elements which are especially characteristic of Lent—the recalling of baptism or the preparation for it, and penance—should be given greater emphasis in the liturgy and in liturgical catechesis. It is by means of them that the Church prepares the faithful for the celebration of Easter, while they hear God’s word more frequently and devote more time to prayer.

(a) More use is to be made of the baptismal features which are proper to the Lenten liturgy. Some of them which were part of an earlier tradition are to be restored where opportune.

(b) The same may be said of the penitential elements. But catechesis, as well as pointing out the social consequences of sin, must impress on the minds of the faithful the distinctive character of penance as a detestation of sin because it is an offense against God. The role of the Church in penitential practices is not to be passed over, and the need to pray for sinners should be emphasized.

During Lent, penance should be not only internal and individual but also external and social. The practice of penance should be encouraged in ways suited to the present day, to different regions, and to individual circumstances. It should be recommended by the authorities mentioned in Article 22.

But the paschal fast must be kept sacred. It should be celebrated everywhere on Good Friday, and where possible should be prolonged throughout Holy Saturday so that the faithful may attain the joys of the Sunday of the resurrection with uplifted and responsive minds.

1438 (2) CIC Canons 1249-53

Can. 1249—All members of the Christian faithful in their own way are bound to do penance in virtue of divine law; in order that all may be joined in a common observance of penance, penitential days are prescribed in which the Christian

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