Why Are Catholic Bibles Different? - About Catholics
Why are Catholic Bibles different? The distinction lies in the unique blend of tradition, history, and more. Read on to find out!| About Catholics
Why are Catholic Bibles different? The distinction lies in the unique blend of tradition, history, and more. Read on to find out!| About Catholics
Can Catholics Be Cremated? For much of history the Catholic Church banned cremation as a choice for dead Catholics, but in 1963 the Vatican lifted the ban. Cremation is now an acceptable practice for Catholics, but only if done for the right reasons. Contents show 1. Why Was Cremation Not Allowed? 2. A Change in […]| About Catholics
Sexual intercourse was designed by God to unify a married couple and to further participate in God’s ongoing creation. Contents show 1. What is Marriage? 2. Sex in Marriage is a Sacramental Sign 3. Related Catholic Articles What is Marriage? Marriage is the union of a male and female for the rest of their lives. This […]| About Catholics
Since the Reformation much ink has flowed from the pens of writers discussing the pros and cons of infant baptism. The main argument has centered on what the Bible does or does not teach. This is a fallacious contention for the simple reason that the New Testament (NT) canon was not established for all practical purposes […]| About Catholics
Limbo is a theory developed by Medieval theologians as the place where unbaptized persons go when they die. Limbo is not an official doctrine of the Catholic Church, but it has not been officially rejected by the Church. Contents show 1. History of the Theory of Limbo 2. The Theological Problems with Limbo 3. The […]| About Catholics
Among non-Catholic Christians infant baptism can range from being a puzzling practice to being downright heretical. Contents show 1. Rules for Baptism in the Bible 2. Infants and Original Sin 3. Infant Baptism was Passed Down 4. More on Catholic Baptism 5. Related Catholic Articles Here we discuss why infant baptism is a good thing […]| About Catholics
We all go through days where we just want to sit back, relax, do nothing and give in to laziness. Though we know laziness is not suitable for our productivity, we still somehow find ourselves in a situation wherein we choose to give in. Why is this so? Let’s dive in deeper and discuss the impacts of laziness and how it can be a sin and affect our spiritual life.| About Catholics
The Lord’s Prayer, or Our Father, is a unifying bond of Christians. Jesus taught it to his disciples as the way to pray to the Father; he did not necessarily mean to pray the exact words, but rather to use the structure of the prayer. Contents show 1. Structure of the Our Father 2. How […]| About Catholics
What exactly are virtues and why is patience one of them? Let’s dive in and talk more about the catholic virtues and how they impact our lives.| About Catholics
Venial sins are less serious sins that do not cause death to the soul like mortal sins. Venial sins, while less serious in content or participation should be given strong attention because they lessen the love of God in the heart and weaken the power to resist further sin; they are still offenses against God […]| About Catholics
Marriage today faces a number of threats. Divorce, redefinition, and infidelity undermine the status and special importance of marriage in a society. Contents show 1. Divorce 2. Homosexual Unions 3. Infidelity 4. Related Catholic Articles Divorce Divorce threatens marriage by destroying the permanency of marriage. Marriage, as defined by the Catholic Church, is a life-long […]| About Catholics
The Ten Commandments (also known as the Decalogue, from the Greek for “ten words” or “ten laws”) are some of the most basic rules that Christians follow. God loves his people, so he makes sure we have rules to live by because these rules tell us how we flourish and function best. When we sin […]| About Catholics
Mortal sins are sins of serious or grave matter. “Mortal” means death; they are sins that cause death to the soul. Mortal sins completely sever one’s relationship with God and the sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation (commonly called Confession) is necessary to restore this relationship. Contents show 1. Are all Sins the Same? 2. Conditions […]| About Catholics
We all get angry. As humans, it is in our nature to feel emotions, and one of these emotions is anger. Is anger sin? Is it bad for us? let’s find out.| About Catholics
What is the purpose of the sacrament? Contents show 1. What is the purpose of the sacrament? 2. Who can administer this sacrament? 3. What are the effects of this sacrament? 4. What does one do in confession? 5. What is the form and matter of this sacrament? 6. What is the sacramental seal of […]| About Catholics
Is Divorce a Sin in the Catholic Church? Exploring Catholic Teachings on Marriage and Divorce Contents show 1. A Sacred Covenant 2. Church’s Stance on Troubled Marriages 3. What is Annulment? 4. Is Divorce a Sin? 5. Related Catholic Articles Divorce is a complex and emotionally charged topic that often raises questions about its moral […]| About Catholics
Is telling someone "Go to hell!" a sin? Let's discuss and find out!| About Catholics
Is drinking alcohol a sin? is it a sin to get drunk? How should we approach alcoholic drinks as Catholics? Let’s dive in a bit deeper to find out!| About Catholics
Baptism is the first of seven sacraments and the way in which a person becomes a member of the Catholic Church. Contents show 1. Who Can Receive a Catholic Baptism? 2. Who Can Perform a Catholic Baptism? 3. Can Someone be Baptized Twice? 4. Does the Catholic Church accept baptisms from another church? 5. Why […]| About Catholics
