Excerpt from the Publisher’s Preface Drink from it, all of you; this cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. By these words, did Jesus give the Church a sacrament, or did He require from us a sacrifice? What is a testament? What did Jesus … Read more
When you touch a piece of iron that is lying in the forge and glowing, you touch not mere iron but fire which burns. Even if you see no fire but only iron (just as it is not seen to glow by day as much as by night), it is nevertheless not only iron but … Read more
Obstacles to frequent reception of the Sacrament Worldly mindedness Lack of a live knowledge of our sin Lack of understanding of the true purpose of the Sacrament Fear of receiving the Sacrament unworthily Reasons for attendance at the Sacrament The command and invitation of Christ The promised blessings The troubles of this life that lie … Read more