by paul | Dec 8, 2019 | Catechesis Q & A, Church Teachings, General Knowledge, Sacraments
What is the Sacrament of Confirmation? Confirmation is regarded as the perfection of Baptism, because, as the introduction to the Rite of Confirmation states, “…by the Sacrament of Confirmation, the baptized are more perfectly bound to the Church and are...
by paul | Dec 8, 2019 | Catechesis Q & A, Church Teachings, General Knowledge
Is Easter Originally a Pagan rather than a Christian holiday, as shown by its very name and by the fact that its date is determined by the full moon after the Spring equinox? Anyone making this charge shows a total lack of comprehension of global Christianity. In...
by paul | Dec 8, 2019 | Catechesis Q & A, Church Teachings, General Knowledge
What is Freemasonry? Are Catholics Free to Become Masons? Freemasonry is a fraternal organization that traces its origins to the loose organization of medieval stonemasonry. Today, in the United States, the Fraternity is divided between fifty-one Grand Lodges (one for...
by paul | Dec 8, 2019 | Catechesis Q & A, Church Teachings, General Knowledge
What is the “Chair of St. Peter”? Here are nine answers to that question. 1. What is the Chair of Peter? It depends on what you mean. On the one hand, there is a physical object–an ancient, ornamented chair–located in the apse of St....
by paul | Dec 8, 2019 | Catechesis Q & A, General Knowledge, Marriage
How Can True Love Be Explained? Faith is a virtue of the intellect. Love, on the other hand, is a virtue of the will. That is, love is a mode of willing. By willing, we mean choosing something as good. We all love: It is just a question of what do we love—what do we...
by paul | Dec 8, 2019 | Bible, Catechesis Q & A, General Knowledge
What Do We Know About the Magi? The word “epiphany” comes from the Greek word, “epiphainen,” a verb that means “to shine upon,” “to manifest,” or “to make known.” Thus, the feast of the Epiphany celebrates the many ways that Christ has made...
