Articles related to "Roman Catholic"
No LDS Access to Catholic Records
The Vatican issued this statement over concern that the records might be used in baptizing former Catholics into the Mormon church after their death.
• baptism for the dead controvery
• roman catholic mormon relations
• roman catholic
• vatican
• mormonism
Tridentine Mass
Pope Benedict is said to be set to ease restrictions on the ancient Tridentine Mass.
• roman catholic church
• catholic
• roman catholic
• tridentine mass
• tridentine
Lost Little Lamb: Rachel Cusk's Saving Agnes
A review of Rachel Cusk's 1993 novel <i>Saving Agnes</i>.,A review of Rachel Cusk's 1993 novel <i>Saving Agnes</i>.,A review of Rachel Cusk's 1993 novel <i>Saving Agnes</i>.,A review of Rachel Cusk's 1993 novel <i>Saving Agnes</i>.
• rachel cusk
• roman catholic
• salvation
• bridget jones's diary
• helen fielding
Ash Wednesday Begins Lent
What is Ash Wednesday's purpose? Why the Ashes? Does the Pope give us any guidance as to what to concentrate our prayers on during the Lenten season?
• lent
• lenten
• easter
• ash wednesday
• pope
Barry Issues New Statement On 'Joint Declaration'
The office of Dr. A.L. Barry, president of The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod (LC-MS) issued this statement on the "Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification" on October 18, 1999. Read the bulletin on the "Joint Declaration" and/or register your opinion, thoughts, comments, and/or concerns in the Discussion Forum.
• roman catholic
• joint declaration on the doctrine of justificatio
• lutheranism
• reformation
Beginning a Marriage Annulment
Wondering what's involved in beginning a marriage annulment in the Catholic Church? Here's a list of questions that you will be asked.
• roman catholic church
• marriage
• annulment
• catholicism
• divorce
Christ the Lord - a review
Christ the Lord is a book by Anne Rice. Although better known for her vampire books, she tackles one of the biggest characters in history.
• jesus
• christ
• lord
• christ the lord
• rice
Church and Contraceptives
The Roman Catholic Church has long been against the use of contraception methods, but how did it all start?
• contraception
• contraceptive
• church
• roman catholic
• encyclical
E-Mail: Why is Christ Still on the Cross in Catholicism?
A response to an e-mail asking for an "official" reason why Catholics use a crucifix and Protestants an empty cross. I checked all the official documents I could find on the net, and found no official reason. This is what I have heard and know.
• crucifix
• cross
• jesus christ
• protestant
• roman catholic church
Father's Day
How do we say thanks to the daddies in our lives?
• father's day
• roman catholic church
• dad
• father
• jesus
Fathers, St. Joseph is Our Model
by David Came. St. Joseph, the most silent member of Holy Family, is an example for men, especially for fathers. He was a man of faith and prayer, a provider and protector, known for his humility.
• roman catholic church
• catholicism
• saints
• st. joseph
• father
Henri J. M. Nouwen and The Return of the Prodigal Son
Nouwen called
us out from our comfortable areas to be more
genuine children of God. And he comforted the
troubled in a unique way that was a gift of God. Nouwen consistently confronted his own humanity, and took himself and his readers to God, the Great Physician, for counsel.
• catholicism
• roman catholic church
• henri j. m. nouwen
• rembrandt
• prodigal son
Liturgical Dressing: Color Mine Green
Liturgical dressing. No, its not a Southern (USA) recipe using corn meal. Its a way of making daily choices for clothing. This article concentrates on the wearing of green to remind us of Christian growth.
• roman catholic church
• liturgy
• liturgical colors
• clothing
• apparel
Lucy's Weekend in "Jail": Thoughts on Birth Control
How Lucy, the cat, spent a weekend at the pound and provoked family discussions about birth control and the value of women and children.
• roman catholic church
• birth control
• christianity
• pets
• pet
Lutherans: Catholic, Protestant, or Other?
What is a "Protestant?" Where did the term come from? Are Lutherans correctly categorized as Protestants? It's a matter of semantics and the viewpoints of historians. This is my viewpoint.
• lutheran
• protestant
• diet
• speier
• reformed
Passover: Celebration Ideas for Christians
Spend an hour with a class or family group exploring the Jewish celebration of Passover. Some background and ideas to adapt to your situation. Plus, Catholic links for further reading.
• passover
• christians
• christianity
• roman catholic church
• catholcism
Patron Saints an Introduction
A brief introduction to Saints and Patron Saints and their increasing relevance in a troubled 21st Century world.
• patron saint
• roman catholic saint
• cannonization
• pope
• vatican
Pope Clement XI: Leading Catholicism 1700-1721
A short biographical article of the first pope of the 18th century. A brilliant man, Pope Clement XI was first a scholar and administrator before being drafted into service at the Vatican. He brought the Church into the 18th century, guiding Her through controversies and making changes that still effect us all.
• roman catholic church
• catholicism
• pope clement xi
• vatican
• rome
Questions We Are Asked
Three questions Catholics are asked: "Why do you pray to Mary instead of God?" "Do you believe that Jesus is the Savior?" and "What is the scriptural basis for Purgatory?"
• roman catholic church
• catholicism
• protestants
• questions
• christian
St. Catherine, Pray for Me
More about communion of the saints - intercession of the saints, patron saints AND the St. Catherine's.
• patron saints
• roman catholic church
• st. catherine
• prayer
• intercession
St. Francis of Assisi
St. Francis of Assisi is famous for his special way with animals. Review a few of the legends and use the links for more indepth research about the Patron Saint of Ecology. St. Francis, pray for us.
• roman catholic church
• catholicism
• saints
• st. francis of assisi
• animals
St. Mary Magdalen: July 22 Feast Day
Learn more about a July saint, St. Mary Magdalen. Learn about traditional church teachings about her, read the Bible story attributed to her and read some of my thoughts. Share your ideas in the discussion area.
• roman
• catholic
• saints
• mary magdalen
• luke
St. Patrick and Sainthood
A brief history of St. Patrick. Plus a description of the canonization process to be a Saint.
• st. patrick
• canonization
• saint
• roman catholic church
Suffering: A Collection of Prayers, Quotes and Scriptures
In this materialistic and comfort filled age, we
are losing Church teachings on suffering. Here are
some basic Bible verses and quotations to get the
the basics of this subject.
• suffering
• lent
• roman catholic church
• catholicism
The Black Death
An examination of the effect of the Black Plague on medieval society
• plague
• constantinople
• paris
• england
• protestant reformation
The Different Mormon Jesus
This is a debate largely ignored by members of the church, but often brought up by Fundamentalist Christians and anti-Mormons.
• mormon jesus
• mormon baptism
• mormon theological debate
• lds baptism
• mormonism
The Joy of The Mass
The editor, a convert writes about her experiences with and love of the the Roman Catholic Mass, its liturgical features and educational components.
• roman catholic church
• mass
• liturgy
• worship
The Joy of the Mass, Part 2: Holy Communion
Belief in transubstantiation, the changing of bread and wine to the body and blood of Jesus, separates Protestants and Catholics. The author, a convert, talks about her conversion to this Catholic belief and shares a passage from the Catechism that beautifully defines "Holy Communion" in many words common to both Protestants and Catholics.
• roman catholic church
• catholicism
• holy communion
• eucharist
• the lord's supper
The Way Of the Cross
This article explains what The Way Of The Cross is.
• roman catholic
• way of the cross
• stations of the cross
• lent
• indulgence
Tudor Priest-Holes
Conditions for priests that took refuge in hiding-places were horrific, but threat of punishment for their beliefs was worse. Why did they suffer these conditions?
• tudor priest holes
• persecution of roman catholics
• roman catholics elizabethan england
• conditions for priests
• refuge in hiding places
Video portrays John Paul II's life
Pope John Paul II is a shining example of faith. This video presents an excellent portrait of his life. We can learn a lot from him whether Catholic or not.
• pope
• church
• john paul ii
• peter
• polish
What's the Deal With Relics?
An article explaining what relics are and the use of relics within the Roman Catholic Church
• roman catholic church
• catholic
• priests
• martyr
• relic
Cartoon honours Pope John Paul II
The Vatican has approved a cartoon DVD, detailing the life of former pontiff John Paul II, subtitled The Friend of All Humanity.
• cartoon
• dvd
• animation
• cavin cooper productions
• pope john paul ii: the friend of all humanity
History of the Death Penalty
The death penalty was customary in Europe over several centuries. This article looks at the instruments used to execute criminals and heretics.
• the death penalty
• capital punishment
• amnesty international
• decapitation
• drawing and quartering
Hungarian Composer Franz Liszt
A look at the early life and career of the great Hungarian musician Franz Liszt and his contributions to the world of music.
• franz liszt
• virtuoso pianist
• hungarian composer and pianist
• raiding hungary
• liszt and religion
Pentecost: Experiences with the Holy Spirit
The Biblical account of the first
Pentecost interspersed with the writer's
experiences and commentary
• roman catholic church
• holy spirit
• pentecost
• christian
• jesus
Preparing for Lent: The Sorrowful Mysteries
A review of the Sorrowful Mysteries of the rosary.
Plus other related items: The Seven Sorrows
of Mary and a link to the Pope's 1999 Lenten
Message. And where to get free rosary tapes.
• roman catholic church
• rosary
• sorrowful
mysteries
• prayer
• our lady of sorrows
Saint Margaret Clitheroe
Margaret Clitheroe converted to Catholicism at a time when being a Catholic could mean death.
• roman catholic martyr
• margaret clitheroe
• margaret clitherow
• catholic martyr executed for her faith
• catholicism in the north of england
The Da Vinci Code
I just finished one of the best books I’ve ever read – <b>The Da Vinci Code</b> by Dan Brown. This best-seller, 36 weeks on the New York Times best-seller list and counting, has captured the imagination of readers everywhere – me included.
• the da vinci code
• dan brown
• roman catholic church
• mary magdalene
• leonardo da vinci
The Da Vinci Code
I just finished one of the best books I’ve ever read – <b>The Da Vinci Code</b> by Dan Brown. This best-seller, 36 weeks on the New York Times best-seller list and counting, has captured the imagination of readers everywhere – me included.
• the da vinci code
• dan brown
• roman catholic church
• mary magdalene
• leonardo da vinci
The Vatican Library - A History
The Vatican Library in Rome is a collection of Roman Catholic manuscripts which was shrouded in secrecy for centuries. The oldest texts date back 1500 years.
• the vatican library
• manuscripts of the holy see
• vatican secret archives
• culture of the roman catholic church
• borghese manuscripts
Christmas Timeline
The time around Christmas is action packed with commemorations and celebrations of the many events that make up that first, magical Christmas.
• feasts events christmas season
• when jesus born
• christ birth date winter solstice
• christianity assimilation yule alban arthuan
• supernova star bethelehem
Cook Islands Celebration of Turama
The celebration of Turama on All Soul's Day is celebrated on the island of Raratonga with flowers and candle light.
• turama
• turama cook islands
• turama rarotonga
• cook islands celebration of turama
• celebration of turama
Deus X (Book Review)
On a dying earth, civilization seeks its final salvation in a vast electronic network called the Big Board while the Roman Catholic Church confronts the greatest challenge it has ever known—a challenge that could be its executioner. This unique novel by Norman Spinrad tackles some very touchy issues including environmental destruction and God Himself.
• science fiction
• sci-fi
• sf
• science fiction book reviews
• science fiction history
King Arthur of Britain or Scots?
References to King Arthur abound in the British Isles, but some claims may have a stronger case than others.
• arthurian legend
• king arthur of britain
• king arthur
• british isles
• arthur mcaeden
Pelagius, The Welsh Monk
Pelagius was a monk who challenged the great machine of the Roman Catholic Church. His beliefs and followers were so wide spread that he could not be ignored.
• pelagius
• black death
• krakatoa
• comet
• bishop