by paul | Dec 8, 2019 | Angel, Catechesis Q & A, Church Teachings, Hell, Satan
What Does the Church Teach About Satan and Demons? Scripture tells us that angels and demons (especially Satan) are spiritual creatures gifted with intelligence, will, freedom, and initiative. Those modern theologians who identify Satan as an abstract idea of evil are...
by paul | Dec 8, 2019 | Catechesis Q & A, Church Discipline, Jesus, Satan
Why Was Jesus Tested for Forty Days in the Desert? The Gospel for the First Sunday of Lent in 2015 commemorates Jesus’ forty days of testing in the desert. Jesus decided to spend forty days of testing in the desert as preparation for His adult ministry (forty days is...
