Thanksgiving

Manual of Moral Theology (Manuale Theologiae Moralis)

Ludovicus Wouters, C.SS.R. — 2 passages

Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. IV, Diss. II, Pt. III, Sect. III, Chapter I. On the Disposition of the Soul, n. 181 — III. Preparation and thanksgiving. In order that one may receive richer fruits, he should not omit remote and proximate preparation, and thanksgiving. 1. Preparation can be distinguished as twofold: remote and proximate.… Read in context →

Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. IV, Diss. III, Pt. II, Sect. III, On the Disposition of the One Offering, n. 243 — III. Preparation and thanksgiving. Let the priest not omit to dispose himself by pious prayers for the oblation of the Eucharistic sacrifice, and, once it has been completed, to give thanks to God for so great a benefit … Read in context →

A Handbook of Moral Theology (Koch–Preuss)

Antony Koch; adapted and edited by Arthur Preuss — 2 passages

Vol. IV, Pt. I, Chapter IV: Kinds of Prayer, n. ¶3 — a) The prayer of those who enjoy the beatific vision of God (the angels and saints) consists in adoration (adoratio, laudatio) and thanksgiving (gratiarum actio). These two kinds of prayer are the most perfect and the su… Read in context →

Vol. IV, Pt. II, Chapter I: Sacrifice, n. ¶6 — “Man has need of sacrifice for three reasons,” says St. Thomas. “First, to obtain forgiveness of his sins, which separate him from God.... Secondly, in order that he may persevere in the state of grace by always adhering… Read in context →

The Catechism of the Council of Trent (The Roman Catechism)

Issued by order of Pope St. Pius V — 9 passages

Pt. II, The Sacrament of the Eucharist, n. ¶184 — The Mass A Sacrifice Of Praise, Thanksgiving And Propitiation. This being the case, it must be taught without any hesitation that, as the holy Council (of Trent) has also) explained, the sacred and holy Sacrifice of the Mass is not a Sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving only, or a m… Read in context →

Pt. III, The Second Commandment, n. ¶13 — Praise And Thanksgiving. Again, we honor and venerate the name of God, when, from a sense of religious duty, we celebrate His praises, and under all circumstances, whether prosperous or adverse, return Him unbounded thanks Thus spoke the Prophet… Read in context →

Pt. III, The Seventh Commandment, n. ¶6 — Negative Part of this Commandment: Stealing Forbidden. We shall begin with the prohibitory part of the Commandment, Thou shalt not steal. It is to be observed, that by the word steal is understood not only the taking away of anything from its rightful owner, privately and wi… Read in context →

Pt. III, The Eighth Commandment, n. ¶1 — " Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour " Exod. xx. 16.Read in context →

Pt. IV, Prayer in General, nn. ¶25, ¶56 & ¶96 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pt. IV, The First Petition of the Lord’s Prayer: “Hallowed Be Thy Name”, n. ¶13 — That God May Be Thanked For His Favors. Finally, we pray that God may make His light to shine on the minds of all, so as to enable them to see that every best gift and every perfect gift coming from the Father of lights, is conferred on us by Him, and conseque… Read in context →

Pt. IV, The Third Petition of the Lord’s Prayer: “Thy Will Be Done”, n. ¶34 — This Petition Contains an Act of Thanksgiving. This Petition also includes thanksgiving. We revere the most holy will of God, and in transports of joy celebrate all His works with the highest praise and acknowledgment, being assured that He has done all things well. … Read in context →

Guide for Catholic Young Women

George Deshon, C.S.P.

Chapter XIII: Of Night Prayers, n. ¶170 — This is a time, too, to thank God for all His mercies and for all you have had to suffer, since that is a mercy, if you did but know it; to recommend yourself to His protection for the night, and to give yourself body an… Read in context →