Mary in the Old Testament Contents show 1. Mary in the Old Testament 2. Mary in the New Testament 3. The Reformers and Mary 4. Related Catholic Articles She appears as a prototype of the second Eve in the creation narrative. After human-kind sins in the Garden of Eden, God says to the serpent (Satan), “I […]| About Catholics
In the Church the Eucharist occupies a unique place as the “Sacrament of sacraments.” All the other sacraments are ordered to it as their end. The word eucharist is derived from the Greek word which means thanksgiving. Jesus himself gave thanks at the Last Supper. Contents show 1. The Religious Significance of Meals 2. The Last […]| About Catholics
Throughout the New and Old Testaments of the Bible, one may detect, among others, three major themes: Particularity and Universality; Nature and the Natural Law; and Grace. All three topics permeate the Bible, and yet may also be perfectly demonstrated in one single text: the first chapter of the Gospel of John. As in all the teachings […]| About Catholics
Until recently the Gospels were thought to be biographies of Jesus. However scholars now agree that they are catechisms of teachings concerning the risen Lord written to increase the faith of the readers. Each writer chose special material for different audiences in different decades which account for some of their variances. Contents show 1. Who wrote the […]| About Catholics
Editor’s note: All Scripture references are from the Gospel of Matthew unless other wise noted. It stood first in the oldest biblical codices probably because of its churchly concerns. It is the only gospel having the the word “church” in it and it appears twice from the lips of Jesus. A Church built on a rock […]| About Catholics
Editor’s note: All Scripture references are from the Gospel of Mark unless other wise noted. Contents show 1. Understanding His Interpretation 2. Markan Sandwich 3. Significant Points 4. Related Catholic Articles The first writings of the New Testament were the letters of St. Paul. The author of Mark’s gospel ventured into new territory when he wrote […]| About Catholics
Editor’s note: All Scripture references are from the Gospel of John unless otherwise noted. Contents show 1. The Gospel’s Outline 2. Jesus’ Sermon on the Eucharist 3. The Book of Glory 4. Related Catholic Articles The Gospel of John was written after the followers of Jesus had been expelled from the synagogues (AD 85) and […]| About Catholics
One thing that many people find difficult to understand about the Catholic Church is the Church’s emphasis on Mary. Why would we say “Hail Mary” and pray the Rosary when we could be talking to Jesus? Doesn’t that go against the meaning of the Gospels, where we learn that we must love Jesus above all else? […]| About Catholics
If you ask people what the Bible is, most of them will be able to tell you that the Bible is the Sacred Scripture for the Christian faith. This is true. But if you ask people what Catholics believe about the Bible, you will probably hear a lot of different answers. Many people may not […]| About Catholics
