Salvation is, without a doubt, one of the most controversial topics in all of Christendom. Very few seem to have a handle on it. In fact, it has been found that those who struggle with how we are “saved” often fall into two diametricaly opposed extremes. Contents show 1. Where does the Catholic Church fall […]| About Catholics
A grave misunderstanding about Catholicism is the notion of good works. The term good works seems to have a negative connotation to it in certain other Christian circles. Contents show 1. Positive Actions and Negative Actions 2. Good and Evil and Friendship with God 3. Faith and Works: Both Necessary 4. An Analogy 5. Catholic Practices […]| About Catholics
Catholic beliefs and doctrines have their roots in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ who founded the Catholic Church nearly 2,000 years ago. These beliefs have been codified in a few different sources, namely Scripture and Tradition. Ah, yes, it’s that hot, Catholic buzzword “Tradition.”| About Catholics
Thinking of what to give up for Lent? Here's a list of ideas that you can give up. Find something to make your Lent more meaningful!| About Catholics
The letters of Paul make mention several times of salvation by faith. There are passages in Romans, Ephesians, Titus, and Galatians just to name a few. To some these passages might appear like a pretty open and shut case in favor of a teaching that says salvation is by faith alone and that “once saved, […]| 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
An indulgence is the remission (removal) of temporal punishment for sin in response to certain prayers or spiritual works. In common parlance an indulgence would reduce the time spent in purgatory if one should need to go there on one’s way to heaven. An indulgence does not take the place of a confession; confession and […]| About Catholics
Why do Catholics pray to saints? Why do Catholics worship Mary? These questions and others like it stem from confusion about a Catholic doctrine called the Communion of Saints. The Communion of Saints is the belief that every living Christian is connected to every other member of the church, whether alive or dead, through Jesus […]| About Catholics
