It seems like such an obvious fact that lying is a sin. We’ve grown up being taught by our parents, teachers and other authorities never to lie. But the morality of lying is, surprisingly, a subject of debate among philosophical and religious experts. That’s because there are different kinds of lies. Not everyone who lies … Read more
Are Catholic churches always open? While there is no official requirement for Catholic churches to remain open 24/7, it has been a tradition of the Church to keep doors open to anyone who wants to come in. For centuries, Catholic churches have welcomed people to their pews to reflect, meditate or simply take a rest. … Read more
Different texts of the New Testament use the terms Apostle and Disciple interchangeably. That’s why it can be confusing to differentiate between the two. Were the 12 people closest to Jesus disciples or apostles? What about all the believers who were sent out to spread the Gospel? In this quick guide, we explain the difference … Read more
In the Catholic Church, the light of a candle represents the light of Christ. That’s why the priest passes a candle to the parents to represent the light and life of christ. It’s also why Catholic prayer candles are important. Also called votive candles, prayer candles symbolize the presence of Christ and the offering up … Read more
Jesus never wasted an opportunity to use the things that are familiar to teach thought-provoking lessons that call His listeners to action. Throughout His earthly ministry He taught the people many times, using “parables.” In closing His sermon on the mount, Jesus, shared a story of two builders. Read on to learn more about His … Read more
The deer is one of the most mentioned animals in the Bible. From the Old Testament writers and cultures has a special attachment to the deer for specific reasons. For some it was its speed, for others it was its calving and still, some writers borrowed the grace and the beauty of the deer. As … Read more
The stories of the Bible were set in a hilly and mountainous landscape. For this and many other reasons, mountains and hills are mentioned so many times in the Bible – over 500 times. Both the Jewish and Christian cultures attach a significant logical symbolism to the mountains. So what do mountains symbolize in the … Read more
Trees have been mentioned several times in the Bible in different perspectives depending on the theme in question. Whether it is in the Old Testament or New Testament, trees have held significant meanings. Together with trees have been the mention of leaves. Of course, without trees, you can’t possibly have leaves. In this article, we … Read more
The moon is one of the symbols of creation. According to the Bible, the moon was created on the fourth day together with the sun and the stars. The main purpose of the moon was to rule over the night and shine a light on the earth. The Bible has mentioned the moon several times … Read more
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