The Catholic church is among the few religious organizations that have solid structures with clearly defined roles and responsibilities. Whether one is an ordained or non-ordained member, they can fit in one area of service or the other. An ordained person refers to a member of the Catholic Church who has received the sacrament of … Read more
Mortal sin is the most serious kind of sin recognized in the Catholic Church. It severs you from God’s Grace. If you fail to confess and correct your ways, you’ll be ultimately condemned to eternal damnation. On the other hand, communion is one of the most sacred sacraments. You are partaking of the body and … Read more
While demons and the devil exist in various religions in different forms, these supernatural beings are most prevalent in Christianity. The devil is seen as the enemy of all that’s holy and righteous, the antithesis and adversary of God. Demons are often regarded as the devil’s agents, responsible for maladies, disasters and tempting humans to … Read more
Why did God choose Mary? When you first read the account of the angel Gabriel appearing to Mary, there doesn’t seem to be a particular reason why God chose Mary beyond favoring her. Gabriel says to Mary in Luke 1:28; …Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you. God favoring Mary is … Read more
We’ll start this explanation on saints in catholicism with an explicit answer: Catholics do not worship saints. This is a common misconception especially among protestants and unbelievers. It goes hand in hand with the false claim that ‘Catholics worship idols’, directly against the first commandment. However, when you hear Catholics mention the venerated Saint, Virgin … Read more
“By his death and Resurrection, Jesus Christ has “opened” heaven to us…Heaven is the blessed community of all who are perfectly incorporated into Christ.” (CCC 1026) By all descriptions in Christian literature, heaven sounds like a wonderful place. It is a symbol of hope for Catholics everywhere to keep holding onto their faith and doing … Read more
My husband is Catholic and i am not. Will it create issues during our life together? We receive similar questions almost every day. Yes, it’s best if both the groom and bride are baptized Catholics when partaking in a holy matrimony. However, the Catechism of the Catholic Church makes accomodations for mixed marriages (between a … Read more
Not all baptised Catholics can receive communion. There are additional requirements before you can receive the body and blood of Christ. These include being in a state of sanctifying grace, making sure you’ve gone to confession since your last mortal sin, and observing the Eucharist fast. The first two requirements are important in answering the … Read more
Because of the importance and significance of holy water in the Catholic Church, there are strict rules on how it should be handled. This includes storage as well as disposal. So how to dispose of holy water? Why Holy Water Is Important? The practice of using holy water in sacraments such as baptism and anointing … Read more
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