May 2009
70 posts
The task of interpreting the Word of God authentically has been entrusted solely… Read More: http://is.gd/vKiJ
April 2009
94 posts
Catholic v. Protestant battle over Breast Cancer Fundraising. Team Protestant kicking Catholic’s butt! We can fix this ! http://is.gd/ujl0
“In exordium eram Vox , quod Vox eram per Deus , quod Vox eram Deus.” (John 1:1 in Latin)
Alpha and Omega: Reconciling Science and Faith - Archbishop Charles J. Chaput http://is.gd/vuR7
What must be present for a sin to be mortal? (1) Grave Matter.
(2) Full Knowledge.
(3) Full freedom.
How can we honor the saints? 1. By imitating their lives.
2. Asking for their prayers.
3. By showing respect to their relics and images.
Seasons of the Liturgical year 1) Advent.
2) Christmas. 3) Ordinary Time.
4) Lent. 5) Triduum.
6) Easter. 7) Ordinary Time.
The three levels of Ordination: 1) Diaconate (Servant of the Table)
2) Presbyterial (Servant of the People)
3) Episcopal (The Shepard)
What were the names of the three ‘Wise Men’? (1) Caspar. (2)
Melchior. (3) Balthazar.
3 Levels of Reverence: (3) Latria: the reverence and worship we give to God alone. #Catholic
The 3 Pillars of the Church’s Authority: 1) Sacred Scripture
2) Sacred Tradition
3) Living Magisterium
3 Levels of Reverence: (1) Dulia: the reverence we give to Saints and Angels.
15 Infallibly Verses - (15) Verses Deuteronomy 6:5 and Matthew 22:37 do not requ… Read More: http://is.gd/vrXV
3 Levels of Reverence: (2) Hyperdulia: the reverence we give to Mary as the greatest of Saints and Mother of God. #Catholic
15 Infallibly Verses - (13) Mat. 18:18 & John 20:23 prove the Sacrament of Penance and the power of priests to forgive sins in confession.
15 Infallibly Interpreted Verses - (14) James 5:14 teaches the existence of the Sacrament of Extreme Unction.
15 Infallibly Interpreted Verses - (10) Matthew 26:26-28; Mark 14:22-24; Luke 22… Read More: http://is.gd/vpeq
15 Infallibly Interpreted Verses - (11) Malachi 1:11 is a prophecy of the Sacrifice of the Mass.
15 Infallibly Interpreted Verses - (12) John 6:54-57 does not require Communion in both kinds instead of under the form of bread only.
15 Infallibly Interpreted Verses - (6) Matthew 16:16-19 & John 21:15-17 contain the doctrine of Papal Supremacy.
15 Infallibly Interpreted Verses - (8) John 3:5 shows the necessity of the Sacrament of Baptism with water.
15 Infallibly Interpreted Verses - (7) Luke 22:32 must be interpreted as providing a basis for the doctrine of Papal Infallibility.
15 Infallibly Interpreted Verses - (9) Luke 22:19 and I Corinthians 11:24, recor… Read More: http://is.gd/vp6Y
15 Infallibly Interpreted Verses - (3) Isaiah 7:14 - This verse must be regarded a prophecy of a Redeemer to come.
15 Infallibly Interpreted Verses - (4) Genesis 3:15 & Luke 1:28 - These verses contain implicitly the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception
15 Infallibly Interpreted Verses - (5) Philippians 2:6 This verse refers to the … Read More: http://is.gd/vofu
15 Infallibly Interpreted Verses - (2) 1 Corinthians 4:7: This verse proves divine grace to be a sheer gift of God.
15 Infallibly Interpreted Verses - (1) Romans 5:12: “By one man sin entered into this world.” This verse refers to original sin.
The Precepts of the Church (CCC 2041-2043): (5) You shall help to provide for the needs of the Church.
The Precepts of the Church (CCC 2041-2043): (4) You shall observe the days of fasting and abstinence established by the Church.
The Precepts of the Church (CCC 2041-2043): (3) You shall receive the sacrament of the Eucharist at least during the Easter season.
The Precepts of the Church (CCC 2041-2043): (2) You shall confess your sins at least once a year.
The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety, and Fear of the Lord
The Precepts of the Church (CCC 2041-2043): (1) You shall attend Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation and rest from servile labor.
God the Father who Creates
God the Son who Redeems
God the Holy Spirit who Sanctifies
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#Faith is a gift of #God, a supernatural virtue infused by him. - CCC 153
Since the gospels were first written, people have been puzzled by the two genealogies they give for Christ… http://is.gd/vbRX
A note on purgatory… “What right do you have to say that my father is in purgatory?” http://is.gd/v1pt
Just wanted to clear the air - whenever I suggest anything for you to buy, it’s because I use the item and recommend it (not getting paid).
Cool Catholic iPhone (iPod Touch) App - iRosary - * * * * Stars! One of the best Rosary apps in iTunes - Costs .99 http://is.gd/uYTE
The Myths of Overpopulation by Fr. Pavone: http://www.catholic.com/thisrock/2008/0812fea2.asp
Mary in the New Testament
There are a seven different Mary’s mentioned in the Bible.
Mary, Mother of God
Mary Magdalene
Mary (mother of James and John)
Mary of Clopas, follower of Jesus
Mary, sister of Lazarus, follower of Jesus
Mary, mother of John Mark, one of Jesus’ disciples
Mary, a New Testament woman mentioned in Romans 16:6.
Third Sunday of Easter - Acts 3:13-15, 17-19; Psalm 4:2, 4, 7-8, 9; 1 John 2:1-5; Luke 24:35-48 (via @massreadings)
Dogma Day - (26) The bliss of Heaven lasts for all eternity. I hope you all enjoyed “Dogma Day.” Thanks for all of the messages & replies!
Dogma Day-(23) Baptism effects the remission of all punishments of sin, both eternal & temporal. (24) Baptism can be administered by anyone.
Dogma Day (25) For children before the age of reason, the reception of the Eucharist is not necessary for salvation.
And technically speaking, all validly baptized persons are members of the Catholic Church (whether they like it or not).
Dogma Day - (22) The living faithful can come to the assistance of the souls in Purgatory by their intercessions.
Dogma Day - (22) Membership of the Catholic Church is necessary for all men for salvation.