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+ JMJ A long overdue summary of Catholic Doctrine / Dogma on Justification : Justification is the translation from the state of original sin into the state of grace. Sanctifying grace is the sole "formal cause' of justification.   The infusion of sanctifying grace eradicates sin as well as creates inner sanctification. No man or woman can, over their own nature, justify themselves (translation from a state of sin to a state of grace). Although Christ died for all, all do not receive the benefit of His death, but those only unto whom the merit of His passion is communicated. The translation is effected by Baptism (laver of regeneration) or the desire thereof.  In adults the beginning of Justification is the result of a prevenient (preceding) grace of God. Faith is the beginning of human salvation and is necessary for justification in adults. By every mortal sin, grace is lost, but not faith. Besides faith, further acts of disposition must be present. Th...

+ JMJ Another source - the Catholic Encyclopedia P^3 Source: Catholic Encyclopedia

+ JMJ What would be a doctrinal exposé on Justification without a reference to St. Thomas? Sad. So be happy, here t'is! P^3 Source: DHS Priory

+ JMJ Dr. Ott has a section in the Fundamentals devoted to Justification. If Doctrine be the food of the Soul - play on! Instead of wasting time cutting, pasting and then editing , I'm going to post the pages here as images. I hope to find one more doctrinal source prior to pulling together a summary of the doctrine. P^3

+ JMJ I found that in their conferences both Steve Wood and Tim Staples mention the general ignorance of Catholics on the Church Teaching on Justification. Typically, when challenged, Catholics they would encounter (before their own conversion) would claim that they are saved by doing good works etc.  In essence, this reinforced Steve and Tim's belief that the Catholic Church teaches a 'works' doctrine. Now they know that they are wrong - but do you know? I have to admit that I wasn't well versed in this area of Church Teaching, so I thought that I would write this series in my dotage (retirement) as to spur on my studies. So, what does the Church Teach about Justification? Well, the following are the teachings from the Council of Trent.  Let's be certain to understand that these are unreformable teachins of the Catholic Church. No 'declaration' of Cardinals can change these teachings. Learn them and do the opposite of weep as here is the...