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Articles:Roman Catholicism - Fr. John Hardon, S.J.Not the least difficulty in writing about Catholicism is the problem of isolating the subject. The history of the Catholic Church is so closely woven into Christian civilization that the one cannot be told fairly without the other. Read more... Sacrament of Confirmation: Knighthood in the Kingdom Family of God - Thomas K. SullivanI think it is true to say, that the Sacrament of Confirmation is probably the least understood and most under-rated sacrament of them all. And for this reason, I will begin our investigation by first looking at the Biblical framework of the family of God, then with this as background, review the Church's teaching on the meaning of Confirmation, the strict obligation that comes with Confirmation, and the indescribable gift that God bestows on the one confirmed. Read more... Saint Joseph of Cupertino: The Dunce (1603-1663) - Archbishop Alban Goodier S.J.If ever a tiny child began life with nothing in his favor it was Joseph of Cupertino; he had only one hopeful and saving quality — that he knew it. Other boys of his own age were clever, he was easily the dullest of them all. Others were winning and attractive, nobody ever wanted him. Read more... Saint Nicholas and the Origin of Santa Claus - Carol MyersHow did the kindly Christian saint, good Bishop Nicholas, become a roly-poly red-suited American symbol for merry holiday festivity and commercial activity? Read more... Salvation - Are You Saved? - Katrina J. ZenoMany Catholics just don’t know what to say when someone asks them whether they are saved. Read more... Santa Claus vs. St. Nicholas? - Terry MattinglyWe see the headlines every two or three years during the holidays. A pastor preaches on the true meaning of Christmas, warning about sins of selfishness and materialism. Then, in a moment of candor, disaster strikes. Read more... Satan and the Millennium - PETER KREEFTReligion (which includes commandments) and “spirituality” (which doesn't) are increasingly the major combatants in our culture. The meaning of life, according to just about every single page of the Bible, is spiritual warfare. Read more... Scandal Time III - Richard John NeuhausThe meeting held in Dallas to address the scandals rocking the American Church was about many things, but chiefly it was about damage control. By that measure it may be judged a limited success though, as we shall see, it might have been purchased at the price of things more important than damage control. Read more... Science Sees What Mary Saw From Juan Diego’s Tilma - ZenitDigital technology is giving new leads for understanding a phenomenon that continues to puzzle science: the mysterious eyes of the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Read more... Scientists: Relic authenticates Shroud of Turin - Mary Jo AndersonScientists and forensic specialists gathered in Oviedo, Spain, this week to examine an obscure relic that many have claimed authenticates the Shroud of Turin - believed to be the burial cloth of Jesus Christ. Read more... Pages: [<<] ... 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 ... [>>] Related Categories:
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