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 first day of the week ordained, 225. For what end holidays appointed, and in what manner to be kept, 225, 226. Why hearing Mass the only pious exercise enjoined, 226, 227. The breach, and proper idea of the Command, 227, 228. (Section II.)—- The Second Command.— Enjoins fasting and abstinence at certain times, 229. The particular times, ib. The design of the command, ib. The terms fasting and abstinence defined, ib. How the authority for the former and Divine command of the latter practice, their observance and benefits, appear from Scripture, 229-235. Why the times and manner of fasting not determined by God, 235. His power to the Church to appoint these — how exercised, 236. The duty of the people, 236, 237. The prescribed rule, 237, 238. Of the gradual laxity in its observance, and decrees of the Church regarding, 238-241. Of the collation specially, 241, 242. Exemption from fasting — the plea of health not always valid, 242-244. The fear of ridicule, 244-246. (Section III.)— The Third and Fourth Commands. — Enjoin approaching the Sacraments of Penance and Holy Communion once a-year, the latter at Easter, 246. Their design, 246-248. The sin of neglect of our Easter duties without just cause, 248. When non-observance excusable, ib. (Section IV.) — The Fifth Command. — Enjoins payment of tithes to our pastors, 248. Its design, 248, 249. Whence the duty of their support arises, 249 254. The law of the Church in relation thereto, and its observance, 254, 255. (Section V.) — The Sixth Command. — Forbids marriage at certain times and within certain degrees, 255. These special times, ib. Presence at marriage during them, 256. Within what degrees, and why marriage forbidden, 256-258. The effect of the prohibition, 258. Of dispensation therefrom, 258-260. Generally, what necessary effectually to avoid transgression of the Divine laws, 260.

Definition of sin in general, 261. Original and actual, ib. The difference, ib. Who guilty of the latter, ib. Its division into: (Section I.)— Mortal Sin.— This defined, 261, 262. Its effects, 262. Its character, ib. How its malice appears from the injury done to God, 263-265. His hatred of it, 265, 266. Its punishment in the world, 266268. Its ingratitude against Christ, 268, 269. Its effect on our souls in this life, 269-273. The loss of heaven and condemnation to hell, 273-275. (Section II.) — Venial Sin. — Its definition and effect, 276. Its nature as distinct from mortal sin proved, 276-278. Of two kinds, 278. Their relative evil, 278, 279. Of that of deliberate venial sin specially, 279-285. The remedies for sin, 285.