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By eHow Culture & Society Editor 8 comments
A study Bible should be comprehensive, easy to read, and durable... more »
By timberwolf899 4 comments
In Western Europe and the USA aggressive atheism seems to be in vogue lately. This article will address how a Christian can challenge these militant atheists on a level field... more »
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Confirmation in the Catholic Church is 1 of the 7 Sacraments. During it, the person (usually a child) receives the Holy Spirit again (they already got it once during baptism) to help them follow in God's steps. While not needed for salvation, ... more »
By David Snyder 0 comments
How can anyone tell someone else how to organize a spiritual journal? Well, they can’t, but they can suggest a working method that has functioned well for them and others around them. The following steps suggest a model that has helped and aided ... more »
By Ryn Gargulinski 1 comments
Snoring during the reading of the Gospel is bad. Snoring during the sermon is even worse. Whether we’re there by choice or coercion, it’s often quite a challenge to stay awake in church. Some simple tips will keep you bright-eyed and alert ... more »
By jamesbankston 2 comments
Many people, realtors and non-realtors alike, swear that the best way to sell property is to bury a St. Joseph statue on the grounds. But how does it work?.. more »
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As an extraordinary minister of the Eucharist, commonly referred to as a Eucharistic minister, lay people can serve the Catholic Church by distributing Holy Communion during Mass and bringing it to the homebound. There is a simple process that ... more »
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Filipinos are the sweetest people that you can find on earth. Just like any other countries there are bad and good ones so it's up to you to research and find the suitable one for yourself to be with your friend. It doesn't mean that if one ... more »
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The Act of Contrition is a Catholic prayer that focuses on asking God for forgiveness for your sins and shortcomings. It is a solemn prayer that you should use as a devotion. A lot of thought should go into determining the reasons for needing to ... more »
By jamesbankston 2 comments
A scapular is a Catholic sacramental that is worn around the neck as a sign of devotion to the precepts of a certain religious order... more »
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Doubts make us feel uneasy and unsettled, but they also let us confront issues and beliefs. You can choose from a variety of methods to address your doubts about Catholicism, including historical research, Scriptural study, personal experience ... more »
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In the midst of grief over the departure of a beloved family member or friend, it can be a comfort to arrange a Catholic funeral service according to their wishes. Most Catholic parishes assist parishioners as they arrange a Catholic funeral ... more »
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Attending Easter Mass at the Vatican is the ultimate religious experience for many Catholics. Request tickets for admission to Easter Mass well before your travel date. Tickets are difficult to obtain due to the numerous requests made each year. ... more »
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Many centuries ago, the infant mortality rate significantly changed the amount of time parents waited to have their babies baptized. During times of plague or other community health problems, babies were often baptized within days, or even hours, ... more »
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Children ask all sorts of questions, especially about spiritual matters, and these subjects can be sensitive. Be careful to steer them in the right direction when you explain the seven deadly sins, as enumerated by the Roman Catholic Church, ... more »
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Each year, on the Saturday before Easter, tens of thousands of people in the United States become members of the Roman Catholic Church. These new members have completed a Catechumenate, weekly gatherings that accept new members throughout the ... more »
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Would you be surprise if you find a sign that one of your deceased relatives soul is present in your house? Well, if you have a superstitious belief about a ghost then find this insect inside your house. This will makes sounds mostly at night ... more »
By jamesbankston 0 comments
Eucharistic adoration is a method of worshiping of Christ in the form of a consecrated Host... more »
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The baptism of a baby is a great cause for celebration as the church welcomes in a new member of the family. You must properly prepare for the baby's baptism to make sure everything goes smoothly, from setting the date to cleaning up after the ... more »
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Throughout history, names have always been a very important cultural element. A name can signify a person's association with a group of people or a specific person, religious beliefs or even an entire country. Your family name links you with ... more »
By RayLynn 0 comments
When most children think of Easter they think of the Easter bunny and candy, not that it was the day that Jesus rose from the dead for us. The world that our children will grow up in is much different then when you grew up; there is less ... more »
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Many years ago catholic clergy were easy to spot because nuns wore habits and others wore cassocks, the long black robe. Today priests may still wear their collar but some do not, and nuns are not always easy to spot without the telltale ... more »
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According to the Catholic Church, Jesus is present in the Eucharist in a unique way. One practice that directly reflects this belief is attending Eucharistic adoration. During adoration Catholics can pray before the Body of Christ exposed on the ... more »
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You can easily attend the Holy Mass anywhere in your area. Every city or counties have Churches so if you want to attend you can just check your localities and find the nearest Church. There are different religions offered in various Churches ... more »
By kushikimi 1 comments
Here are some tips to be a person who is not ignorant of their own beliefs and religion... This is also one way for them to establish their faith to Catholic doctrines and be firm with it... FIRM, that means, cannot be easily discouraged or ... more »