Articles about the Catholic faith
Communion or the Lord’s Supper is the breaking and eating of bread to symbolize Christ’s body broken for us and drinking wine to remember the blood he shed for our sins. … This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. (Matt 26:26-28).” What does Holy …
Your prayer life will be strengthened. Your witnessing will be sharper and much more effective. Your attitudes and outlook will begin to change. Your mind will become alert and observant. Why is memorization of Scripture important? Memorized scriptures can add power to the words you use to teach others. … “The scriptures provide the strength …
What is David talking about in Psalms? In Psalms 4, 5, 6 and 9, David speaks to God for peace and safety; to defend us and heal us, to deliver us from times of trouble; to ask God for his justice and to praise him in song. Psalm 4 begins with, “Answer me when I …
Knowing our inability to save ourselves, he stepped in to take our places. He did it out of mercy and love. And he was brave. A postscript: Jesus had a choice whether or not to go to the cross. What did Jesus say about bravery? “It is my eager expectation and hope that I will …
Compassion – Demonstrating understanding and empathy for others, to bring holistic care, hope and inspiration. Respect – Accepting and honouring diversity, uniqueness and the contribution of others. Justice – Focusing on the needs of people we serve and to work for a fair, just and sustainable society. What is the purpose of uniting? At Uniting, …
Can you pray Isha after 12AM? – Quora. No,you can’t. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “The time of ‘Isha’ is until midnight” (narrated by Muslim, al-Masaajid wa Mawaadi’ al-Salaah, 964). What time we Cannot pray? Out of these, there are three periods during which offering of both obligatory and …
Who is the fifth woman mentioned in the genealogy? There is a fifth prominent woman in Matthew 1, the Virgin Mary. William F. Albright and C.S. Mann support the popular theory that the four other women are mentioned to highlight the important roles women have played in the past and also to portray Mary, the …
The earliest archeologically identified Christian church is a house church (domus ecclesiae), the Dura-Europos church, founded between 233 and 256. In the second half of the 3rd century AD, the first purpose-built halls for Christian worship (aula ecclesiae) began to be constructed. Which church came first in the world? According to the Catholic Encyclopedia the …
Summary. Jesus taught, “When you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men … but when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your father who is unseen.” Is it okay to …
In Judaism, the equivalent term Latter Prophets (Nevi’im Aharonim – נביאים אחרונים in Hebrew) is often used. The majority of the writing of the literary prophets is self-attributed to just three individuals – Isaiah (the Book of Isaiah), Jeremiah (the Book of Jeremiah), and Ezekiel (the Book of Ezekiel). What is the difference between writing …