Searching around the internet many articles can be found on sin with its different contexts and interpretations. But what is sin, are all sins the same and… Could sin make Jesus not love us anymore? This Is what I will be addressing in an objective (bird’s eye perspective), biblical manner. I will try to keep … Read more
Holy Water is not such a mystery as some may believe. It is an ecclesiastical source that has the ability to cleanse, purify, heal, and cure. Holy Water benefits are reaped by millions around the globe, from entering a place of prayer to your home, to pilgrims to holy shrines. Holy Water can be made … Read more
The world tells us that there are many ways to get to God. We can see this in the diverse religions and the different denominations around us. No two groups seem to have the same beliefs or interpretation of the doctrine of the Scriptures. There are many voices, and many choices, all purporting to lead … Read more
Abstinence and fasting have been traditions in the Catholic church for centuries. They are a form of penance and a show of sacrifice. One of the most common forms of abstinence is avoiding consumption of flesh meat on certain days. In most Catholic conferences these days include Fridays, Good Friday and Ash Wednesday. But specific … Read more
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
The Catholic religion has a variety of religious items including rosaries that after some times are discontinued from active use. While some of the rosaries are hand carved like that which was made for King Henry VIII, most of the other rosaries and religious are made of plastic. The dilemma for many of the faithful … Read more
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