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Sacrament of Reconciliation As to Penance. If the Church is to fulfill in its entirely her task of saving mankind she needs the power to forgive sins. It is a power essentially different from her mission to preach the Gospel and baptize. In baptism, indeed all sins and the punishment due to them are remitted. Baptism is the first justification. But the...

Sacrament of Baptism Baptism is the sacrament that frees man from original sin and from personal guilt, that makes him a member of Christ and His Church. It is thus the door to a new and supernatural life. This sacrament has been undisputed in the Church since the beginning of Christian tradition. It has never been rejected by any heresy intending to...

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Philosophy and Principles of Tithingaccording to the Rule of St. MichaelFrom the Constitution (based on the brochure: "Where Your Treasure Is ..." by Rev. Fr. Joseph Champlin, (Collegeville, MN: The Liturgical Press, 1983):294. Principles and Philosophy of Tithing: Our Holy Father, Pope John Paul II said:"We cannot stand idly by, enjoying our own riches and freedom if, in any place the Lazarus...

Rules for Thinking, Judging, and Feeling with the Church Excerpt from the Regula Sancti Michaelis (Constitution)of The Legion of St. Michael V. Rules for Thinking, Judging, and Feeling with the Church 35. In his Spiritual Exercises, St. Ignatius gives us several rules to guide us in our attitude toward the Church. This section could also be called, Rules for Orthodoxy. 36. These...

The Call to Humility: St. Benedict’s Twelve Steps Excerpt from the Regula Sancti Michaelis (Articles of Formation) Order of the Legion of St. Michael M. The Call to Humility: St. Benedict’s Twelve Steps 129. A Sermon from St. Benedict-The Twelve Steps to Humility: Holy Scripture proclaims to us brothers: Everyone who exalts himself shall be humbled, and he who humbles himself shall...