Trent was clear: baptism requires water.
Water is necessary for the Sacrament of Baptism. No one doubts or denies that, so who cares?
However, a sacrament and the Grace thereof are
two different things. Homey said,
"Re-read that last sentence."For example, one may receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion, yet never receive the Grace thereof, due to interior obstacles. One can actually receive said sacrament yet continually add to his eternal punishment. Similarly, one may frequently receive the grace thereof without ever actually receiving the sacrament.
God, who created and sustains water, ins't bound by it when communicating His grace. Yes, He has made rules for the normal communication thereof, but He may do as He pleases. Why is that so hard to accept?