The Bible is the book of instruction on right living. It counsels humans on what it takes to live a fruitful and abundant life (have you read our article on birthdays and the Bible?). One of the key ingredients that God emphasizes when it comes to living right is the virtue of hard work. The … Read more
In almost every nation and culture on the face of the earth, birthdays are celebrated with gifts, food (have you read our article about eating pork and bible?) and events. It is a moment of happiness where families come together to mark these important milestones in the lives of their loved ones. Have you ever … Read more
The question of what to eat and what not to eat springs up in many debates centered on religion. Of particular interest is the Christian view to diet as outlined in the Bible. The Old Testament had a lot of regulations concerning food, some of which the New Testament attempted to address during and after … Read more
Last time we talked about going to church in the Bible; today we look at foolishness. Both in the Old Testament and the New Testament, the Bible on several passages speaks strongly about the attribute of foolishness. Looking at the root of the word fool from the Hebrew context, it translates into five subtly differentiated … Read more
Attending church is one of the practices that underpin Christianity as a religion. Much like other articles of faith, little goes in the way of discussing whether going to church is merely a customary tradition or the Bible actually demands it. Some Christians have increasingly become disillusioned with the practice to an extent that some … Read more
Roman Catholics much like other Christian denominations believe in life after death. Nowhere is this clearly demonstrated than in funeral Masses. The prayers for the deceased and more so the content of these prayers and the songs that accompany them reveal a deep seated belief system in the afterlife. Funeral Masses are held in church-settings … Read more
Funerals whether catholic or not, are considered sober occasions which deserve respect in both the atmosphere (read our article on significance of incense) and the attire. The Catholic Church has a tradition that guides the conduct of affairs including dressing in funerals. So what do you wear to a Catholic funeral? Generally, funeral attire should … Read more
catholic funerals have distinct components guided by the Catholic tradition. These components take place in a given order and are observed the same way across all the mainstream catholic churches. Even though the actual internment takes place a few days after death, there are certain processes that must be followed before the burial. Read on … Read more
Incense refers to resin obtained from certain trees. Originally, the use of incense was significant as a way of masking the smell of the corpse. The priests would burn the incense over charcoal producing a sweet-smelling aroma. Perfumes may be added to thicken the smoke and make the fragrance even much better. In both the … Read more
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