Articles about the Catholic faith
What do Job’s three friends represent? According to Maimonides, a super-scholarly Medieval, guy, each of Job’s friends represents a different position on divine providence: “Eliphaz represents the biblical or rabbinic tradition—Job is being punished for his sins; Bildad expresses the view of the Mutazillites—Job is being tested to receive a greater reward; … What is …
What did the Catholic Church do to the indigenous peoples? The Catholic Church during the Age of Discovery inaugurated a major effort to spread Christianity in the New World and to convert the indigenous peoples of the Americas and other indigenous people by any means necessary. How did Christianity affect indigenous culture? Christianity has influenced …
Bring edible gifts like casseroles, sandwiches, baked goods, or fruit baskets so the family doesn’t have to worry about food. They may even share it with guests. Cards are also a great thing to bring to a wake at home, especially when you write a heartfelt message celebrating the deceased. What do you take to …
What does God say about complaining? Memorize this truth: “Do all things without complaining and disputing, that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God” (Philippians 2:14-15). What is the root cause of complaining? Grumbling and complaining comes from a root of bitterness that is so deep within your core that you are blinded …
to ask forgiveness of a person who has been wronged by him, physically or verbally; to make a firm resolve of avoiding the sin in future; and. to employ oneself in Allah’s obedience, as he previously employed himself in Allah’s disobedience. What happens when you repent in Islam? Rather, the acceptance of repentance is subject …
According to Doxa (another Italian research centre) in 2014, 75% of Italians are Catholic. … According to a 2017 poll by Ipsos (a France-based research centre), 74.4% of Italians are Catholic (including 27.0% engaged and/or observant), 22.6% are irreligious and 3.0% adhere to other denominations in Italy. Which European country is most Catholic? As of …
What the Bible Says About hardness of heart? In the verse preceding the one you quoted, Jesus said, “Moses, because of the hardness of your hearts, permitted you to divorce your wives, but from the beginning it was not so” (Matthew 19:8). Divorce is the direct result of the hardness of man’s heart, but from …
Pray for people! Yes, pray for them in your own time with God, because God hears our prayers. But, also pray for people when you’re with them. One of the easiest ways to show love and concern is to pray with someone right then and there. How can I show the love of Jesus? Make …
Where can I tithe besides church? Here are five ways that you can fulfill your heart’s call to stay a generous giver and maintain a regular tithe, even when you are between churches. Give to Your Previous Church. … Give to a Church That is Doing Good Work. … Give to a Missionary Organization. … …
Ascension, in Christian belief, the ascent of Jesus Christ into heaven on the 40th day after his Resurrection (Easter being reckoned as the first day). The Feast of the Ascension ranks with Christmas, Easter, and Pentecost in the universality of its observance among Christians. Is Pentecost after the ascension? Pentecost is celebrated 50 days after …