There’s something distinctive about how the Catholic church views Jesus. While protestant theology focuses solely on his divine nature, Catholicism also honors his human nature and relationships. It emphasizes the important roles that other people played in bringing Jesus to the world. People close to Jesus, including his mother Mary, his foster father Joseph, and … Read more
There isn’t an official ranking of saints in the Catechism nor is there a papal decree declaring some saints more important than others. That said, Catholics worldwide venerate one particular saint more than all the others — the Blessed Virgin Mary. Historically and culturally speaking, Mary is ‘the greatest saint’ in the Catholic Church. Not … Read more
Christians started going on pilgrimages not long after the death and resurrection of Jesus. The first recorded Christian pilgrimage was by Bishop Alexander, a Cappadocian bishop who travelled to Jerusalem in the year 212, less than 200 years after Jesus was crucified. But it was Empress Helena who popularized the practice with her 4th century … Read more
We all know that Jesus had 12 disciples or apostles, and many of us can name all or most of them. In this post, we talk a bit more about each disciple, what their name means and some of the notable things they did. What Are The Names Of The Twelve Disciples? To start, let’s … Read more
A rosary is a powerful sacramental that is important to the Catholic faith. So finding can be symbolic for some people, especially practicing Catholics. In this post, we discuss the spiritual meaning of finding a rosary and what to do if you find one. Why Are Rosaries Important? You may have noticed that Catholic faithful treat … Read more
The idea that a pastor can sell a church suggests that pastors own the churches they minister at or that they have the authority to sell the church. But this is not the case in a majority of denominations. That said, there are some situations where the pastor owns the church and probably has the … Read more
While there are opportunities to see the Pope in Vatican City, it is unlikely that you’ll get a one-on-one meeting where he individually blesses your rosary or some other religious item. But there are other ways to get a rosary blessed by the Pope. Some involve going to Rome yourself, but you can also get … Read more
John Paul II was not just a former Pope; he is also a saint. For a person to be canonized into a saint, there has to be two miracles attributed to them after their death. In this post, we discuss the two miracles that Pope John Paul II performed. Who Is John Paul II? Let’s … Read more
With over a billion followers worldwide, the Roman Catholic Church is the largest branch of Christianity. This makes the papacy a seat of great authority and prestige. With great power comes great duty and responsibilities. So the Pope has plenty to occupy his hours. Here’s a rundown of what the Pope does all day. What … Read more
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