Blog about the wonders of the Catholic faith
How many times does the Bible tell us to fear God? Scripture is full of examples describing God as a powerful, positive, and loving force. But the Bible uses fear over 300 times when referring to God. Where in the Bible does God tell us not to be afraid? Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and courageous. …
Is USA a nation under God? “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” Is under God in the pledge constitutional? In its original ruling, the Ninth Circuit correctly concluded, therefore, that …
Which church was the first church? Tradition holds that the first Gentile church was founded in Antioch, Acts 11:20–21, where it is recorded that the disciples of Jesus Christ were first called Christians (Acts 11:26). It was from Antioch that St. Paul started on his missionary journeys. What is the main church in Germany? Christian …
What does Our Lady of Fatima want us to do? During the apparitions, Mary told the children to pray the Rosary each day to bring peace to the world and to bring an end to the war. She asks them to pray for the conversion of Russia, to do penance and that God wanted the …
Is it illegal to dress up as a nun for Halloween? No Priests, Nuns, or Rabbis The enforceability of this law on Halloween is ambiguous, as authorities may understand that someone wearing a nun outfit is not trying to impersonate an actual nun, but instead wearing an innocent costume. Why is it illegal to dress …
What foods does Jesus say not to eat? Prohibited foods that may not be consumed in any form include all animals—and the products of animals—that do not chew the cud and do not have cloven hoofs (e.g., pigs and horses); fish without fins and scales; the blood of any animal; shellfish (e.g., clams, oysters, shrimp, …
What movie was no church in the wild in? What song does no church in the wild sample? Jay-Z and Kanye West feat. Frank Ocean’s ‘No Church in the Wild’ sample of Spooky Tooth’s ‘Sunshine Help Me’ | WhoSampled. What character has no church in The Great Gatsby? How did Jay-Z end up becoming one …
Which church was the first church? Tradition holds that the first Gentile church was founded in Antioch, Acts 11:20–21, where it is recorded that the disciples of Jesus Christ were first called Christians (Acts 11:26). It was from Antioch that St. Paul started on his missionary journeys. What was the first church in the world? …
What does anointing with oil do? The primary purpose of anointing with the holy anointing oil was to sanctify, to set the anointed person or object apart as qodesh, or “holy” (Exodus 30:29). … A number of religious groups have traditions of continuity of the holy anointing oil, with part of the original oil prepared …
Can a Catholic receive communion in a Presbyterian church? Many people wonder if Presbyterians can take communion in a Catholic church. Presbyterians can’t receive the Eucharist in a Roman Catholic Mass. Catholicism teaches that Presbyterians aren’t part of the true church (1 Cor. Can Catholics receive communion outside of Mass? Although it is not ideal …