“It is he who, after having broken down the ramparts of his passions, ascends with force to the Kingdom of Heaven.”

                            ~St. Gregory the Great

For Reflection:

St. Gregory gives us insight into the reward of our efforts to remain chaste. What is it? Can I experience this reward even now? How has this been so in my own life?

Called to Knighthood :The Sacrament of Confirmation in the Kingdom Family of God by Thomas K Sullivan  Pb 70 pgs Click Here For More Information: PART I   INTRODUCTION The Sacrament of Confirmation has been known by many different names over the centuries: A. Mystical Chrism. (St.Cyril of Jerusalem, 350 A.D.) B. Sanctification by Chrism. (Pope St. Leo the Great, 440-461 A.D.) C. Laying on of the Hands. (Innocent III, 1198-1216) D. The Anointing of the Forehead with Chrism.  (Innocent IV, 1243-1254) E. The Holy Chrism of Confirmation.  (Council of Trent, 1545-1563) F. Rite of Confirmation. (Vatican Council II, 1962-1965) G. Rite of Chrismation. (Eastern Rite Churches) H. Sacrament of Christian Maturity. (Modern Times)