by paul | Dec 8, 2019 | Bible, Catechesis Q & A
When Was the First Latin Commentary on the Gospels Written? The earliest Latin commentary on the Gospels, lost for more than 1,500 years, has been rediscovered and made available in English for the first time. The extraordinary find, a work written by a bishop in...
by paul | Dec 8, 2019 | Bible, Catechesis Q & A, Church Teachings
What Translation of the Bible Should We Use? No translation is perfect. Translating ancient and foreign languages into English is not as easy as it would seem. There are ambiguities and linguistic hurdles. Picture a sliding scale from left to right. Every translation...
by paul | Dec 8, 2019 | Bible, Catechesis Q & A, Church Teachings
Why Do Catholics Believe in Things Not in the Bible? Let’s flip that question around and ask some more important questions first. Why should we believe things that are explicitly written in the Bible? And if we should, then should those be the only things we...
by paul | Dec 8, 2019 | Bible, Catechesis Q & A, Church Teachings, Devotions, Eucharist, Liturgy
What is Corpus Christi and What is its History? The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ is also known as the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, which translates from Latin to “Body of Christ.” This feast is celebrated in the U.S. on the Sunday...
by paul | Dec 8, 2019 | Bible, Catechesis Q & A, Marriage
What Does the Bible Say About Marriage? Most Christians see marriage as a gift from God and a sacred institution. Yet, in our experience as marriage counselors, we have found that even mature believers often don’t have a clear Biblical basis for their beliefs. Having...
by paul | Dec 8, 2019 | Bible, Catechesis Q & A, Confession, Sacraments
Is the Sacrament of Confession Scripture-Based? Some of my Protestant friends have asked why Catholics go to confession and if it is Scripture-based. What would you say? Jesus entered this world to forgive sins. Recall the words of our Lord: “God so loved the...
