Blog about the Catholic faith
What does it take to be declared a doctor of the church? The Doctors of the Church are teachers of the faith who have demonstrated exemplary holiness and have deepened the whole Church’s understanding of the Catholic faith. They must be officially declared doctors by a papal proclamation. Who is the saint that is a …
What are the first ten words of the Bible? Ten Commandments I am the LORD thy God. No other gods before me. No graven images or likenesses. Not take the LORD’s name in vain. Remember the sabbath day. Honour thy father and thy mother. Thou shalt not kill. Thou shalt not commit adultery. What are …
What did Jesus do for the 40 days after his resurrection? — N.G. DEAR N.G.: The Bible clearly states that after His resurrection Jesus repeatedly appeared to His disciples over a period of 40 days, and then miraculously ascended into the presence of God. The Bible says, “He was taken up before their very eyes, …
What Bible verse is the Lord’s Prayer? The Lord’s Prayer appears in two of the four Gospels: Matthew (6:9-13) and Luke (11:2-4). What are the two versions of the Lord’s Prayer? It appears in two forms in the New Testament: the shorter version in the Gospel According to Luke 11:2–4 and the longer version, part …
Where was Paul when Jesus was crucified? Historians agree Paul was in Jerusalem during Jesus’ ministry. That means Paul would have been in Jerusalem when Jesus was crucified. When was the Apostle Paul converted? Paul’s conversion on the road to Damascus is believed to have happened in 36 AD. Anglicans and Roman Catholics celebrate the …
How many US Catholic bishops are there? The 260 American bishops control an empire of nearly 14,000 schools, 600 seminaries, 18,000 parishes, 950 hospitals, and 260 orphanages. Who is head of Catholic Church in USA? The Catholic Church in the United States or the American Catholic Church is composed of ecclesiastical communities in full communion …
What does a rooster symbolize in the Bible? A rooster spiritual meaning in the Bible is to mark the passage of time. In all four gospels, Matt, Mark, Luke, and John, the rooster meaning denotes the denial of Jesus by Peter. … He calls the rooster not only the symbol of an evangelical preacher – …
How do you explain Catholicism? Catholicism is the traditions and beliefs of Catholic Churches. It refers to their theology, liturgy, morals and spirituality. The term usually refers to churches, both western and eastern, that are in full communion with the Holy See. In 2012, there were more than 1.1 billion Catholics worldwide. What is the …
How is English Gothic different from French Gothic? How did the English adaptation of the gothic style differ from the typical French Gothic cathedrals? … While French Gothic Cathedrals were built to be increasingly tall, English Gothic Cathedrals tended to emphasize the length of the building rather than the height. What distinguishes the High Gothic …
How does the Holy Spirit inspire us? The Holy Spirit encourages us to preach the gospel. … The Holy Spirit gives us courage and the boldness as a child of God. The Holy Spirit is our comforter. He guides us to all truth. What are the roles of the Holy Spirit? He is the source …