What did the church consider to be at the Centre of the universe? In February-March 1616, the Catholic Church issued a prohibition against the Copernican theory of the earth’s motion. … Since antiquity, this idea had been considered but rejected in favor of the traditional (geostatic and geocentric) thesis that the earth stands still … Read more
Why did the sun stop shining when Jesus was crucified? There was another time when the sun stopped shining. It happened during one of the plagues God sent because Pharaoh of Egypt would not let Israel go free. … Well, the darkness at Jesus’ crucifixion was a sign that by Jesus’ death God would … Read more
Why do priests change parishes? It’s usually looked at as the needs of the whole diocese, or a bigger area, instead of individual parishes. Churches open and close, grow and shrink, priests die or get sick or retire, priests are a poor fit for a parish or want to move, etc. All of this … Read more
Do Catholic schools get federal money? Below are some common misconceptions schools have about receiving federal aid – and the truth behind them. Separation of church and state means private schools can’t get federal funding. While states can decide whether local taxes will support public and private schools, federal funding is allocated per child. … Read more
Why are churches replacing pews with chairs? The benefits of chairs One of the greatest advantages of using chairs instead of pews is flexibility. Chairs are mobile. You’re free to change the layout of your seating every week if you wish. They’re also easy to store, which allows you to quickly and easily create … Read more
What caused England to break from the Catholic Church? The Roman Catholic Church simply did not allow it. This put Henry VIII in a difficult position. If he went ahead and announced that as king of England he was allowing himself a divorce, the pope could excommunicate him. … This event effectively lead to … Read more
When did Catholicism End in England? Parliament’s passage of the Act of Supremacy in 1534 solidified the break from the Catholic Church and made the king the Supreme Head of the Church of England. What happened to Catholic England? Roman Catholicism was enforced in England and Wales during the reign of Mary I. Protestants … Read more
Why does God give us the sacraments? The sacraments help to make people holy and build-up the body of Christ. They are a way to relate to God throughout life’s transitions and help us to give praise and worship to God. They help us nourish, strengthen, and express our faith. What is the purpose … Read more
How did Jesus reveal himself to St Faustina? After her recovery, she returned to the convent, and by February 1931, she had been in the Płock area for about nine months. Kowalska wrote that on the night of Sunday, 22 February 1931, while she was in her cell in Płock, Jesus appeared wearing a … Read more
Why did God choose Peter and Paul? So he set out to bring to justice the heretics who were betraying the God he’d worshipped his entire life. … Scripture clarifies that God specifically chose Paul, before he was born, to proclaim the Gospel, mainly, but not exclusively, to the gentiles (Galatians 1:15-16). Why did … Read more