The Catholic priest acts in persona Christi (in the person of Christ), meaning that the validity of the sacraments does not depend on the personal holiness or moral state of the individual minister. Ex Opere Operato: The Catholic Church teaches that sacraments derive their efficacy ex opere operato (from the work worked). Once the proper matter, form, and ministerial intent are present, Christ Himself is the primary actor behind the sacrament. The Donatist Controversy: In th

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https://deepertruthdon.podbean.com/e/deepertruth-the-15-promises-our-lady-gave-for-the-rosary-the-eighth-promise/ 8. Those who are faithful to recite the Rosary shall have during their life and at their death the light of God and the plenitude of His graces; at the moment of death they shall participate in the merits of the saints in paradise. This particular promise reveals a special incite about the Lord's presence in our lives. By praying the Rosary, we invite the Lord an