Baptism of Desire and Theological Principles by Fr. Cekada

[Parmandur]

Trent defined what with that canon? That not only are the Sacraments necessary for salvation - (BOD is not a Sacrament) but the "desire" can put one in the state of grace - since when does that equate to defining salvation via BOD?

Ah, the old aut = and theory. Can't be helped. I'm done. +PAX

It says what it says.

Sure; it says that the Sacrament or the desire for the sacrament are necessary for salvation.  The state of grace = salvation, as grasshopper points out.  True desire for penance or baptism or the Eucharist can stand in for the full sacrament.  This is Church teaching, of the highest authority.