Blog about the Catholic faith
How do you pray for family? Lord God, I give you all the members of our family. You know them all so well and love them all. I ask that you would cover us with a rainbow of hope. How do I pray to my house and family? Dear God, I thank you for my …
What is the biblical punishment for stealing? Exodus 21:16 and Deuteronomy 24:7 apply the same Hebrew word to kidnapping (stealing a man) and demands the death penalty for such a sin. The Hebrew word translated “steal” is more commonly applied to material possessions. Restitution may be demanded, but there is no judicial penalty of death. …
What does the Bible say about going to church every Sunday? The answer to this question has to be both a common answer and an exception. First, the common answer is: No, Christians cannot forsake gathering together (Hebrew 10:25). Members should attend every Sunday possible to worship their sovereign and enjoy the assembly of the …
Why was Jesus called a priest? According to the writer of Hebrews (7:13-17) Jesus is considered a priest in the order of Melchizedek because, like Melchizedek, Jesus was not a descendant of Aaron, and thus would not qualify for the Jewish priesthood under the Law of Moses. What is the difference between a prophet and …
Why is it important to rebrand? Why branding and rebranding is important It is your identity, sets you apart from the competition and presents a memorable impression. This recognition increases company value, provides insight, sets expectations, and makes acquiring new customers easier. Over time, a brand can become dated. What makes a successful rebranding? Rebranding …
What did Jesus say about prayer? Jesus taught, “When you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men … but when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your father who is …
What states do not recognize Universal Life Church? Tennessee and Virginia — and sometimes Alabama, New York, Pennsylvania and Utah — don’t recognize ministers ordained online through sites such as Universal Life Church. Who can legally officiate a wedding in Texas? Who can perform a marriage in Texas? A licensed or ordained minister, priest or …
Why did Jesus enter Jerusalem? However, as we see Jesus enter Jerusalem he is revealing his identity as Messiah. This is because he knows he has come to the end of his ministry. He makes a grand entrance into the city on a donkey to fulfil the prophesy of Zechariah, “Tell the city of Zion, …
Who do we worship in the Bible? We worship Jesus because of his divinity. We worship Jesus because of his supremacy. We worship Jesus because of his humanity. What did Jesus say about worship? First, Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount is filled with lessons about worship: God blesses worshippers (Matt 5:3-12), Worshippers are salt and …
What is the original Greek word for church? The word “church” has a complicated history. … The oldest word for church, the word that St. Paul himself used, is the Greek word “ecclesia,” from which we get the terms “ecclesial” and “ecclesiastical.” The word was in use centuries before the Christian church appeared on the …