Becoming a nun is a big calling and requires serious commitment. It’s not a decision that you make hastily. That’s part of the reason why the process of becoming a nun takes a long time. It could be years before you take your vows. If you are interested in joining a consecrated life, here’s a … Read more
The Bible does not specify a minimum age limit for baptism. So many branches of Christianity including Catholics, the Eastern Orthodox church, and some protestant denominations welcome everyone, including babies and infants, to be baptized. What You’ll Learn TodayWhy Does The Catholic Church Baptize Babies?What Does The Bible Say About Infant Baptism?Is Christening The Same … Read more
Oil has a lot of significance in the Bible. It’s used to anoint kings, in sacrifices, to pray for the sick, and to signify joy and abundance. So it’s no wonder that the Catholic Church also holds oil in high regard. Blessed or consecrated oil is used in various sacraments including baptism, confirmation and Anointing … Read more
In most cases, what you normally wear to mass is perfectly suitable for a Catholic baptism, as long as it is modest and the right amount of formal. Feel free to dress up a little bit if it’s a special baptism such as your child’s christening. What You’ll Learn TodayWhat Do You Wear to Baptism As … Read more
The Bible talks a lot about death. But there’s nowhere the Bible requires that people be buried a specific way. There’s also no verse talking about donating organs or the entire body. So, can a Catholic donate his body to science? Yes, the Catholic Church allows donating organs and bodies to science, calling it a ‘noble … Read more
There are some obvious things that will mark you as Catholic: going to mass, receiving communion, and wearing a rosary around your neck. But you’ll find yourself doing other ‘Catholic’ things without realizing it. Some of them are funny habits that you pick up after being a Catholic for some time. Others are important markers … Read more
The Bible is rich with symbolism which mostly touches on ordinary things. For instance, if you look at the parable of the sower or the rich fool, the Bible intends to bring clarity in deeper things of the kingdom through simple, understandable objects. Fruits are some of the objects often cited in the Bible to … Read more
What does a table symbolize in the Bible? Ancient Biblical cultures especially in the Jewish setting used a table for different purposes. The most obvious was the use of the table as a place to serve food where every family member came around and dined. In other cases, people had tables in their rooms for … Read more
Have you been reading the Bible at one point and out of nowhere you come across horns? Not many people talk about horns whether in the Biblical context or in normal conversations. According to Biblical scholars, the New King James version mentions the word horn and horns approximately 112 times. Some of the mentions are … Read more
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