Questions tagged [catholicism]
The Catholic Church and its teachings and views on specific subjects.
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Does Catholic Church acknowledge St. Paul the Apostle as consecrated Bishop during Apostolic times?
St. Paul the Apostles admitted that Christ did not sent him to baptize but to preach the Gospel.
17For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel, not with eloquent words of wisdom,...
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According to Catholicism at the Upper Room, did the Apostles follow the tradition of laying of hands and pouring of oil like the prophet Samuel?
Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brother, and the Spirit of the Lord came mightily upon David from that day forward."
1 Samuel 16:13
And Samuel words ...
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According to Catholicism, can demons force or misguide you into receiving communion?
I was listening to Father Rippergers online sermon about communion. He said, the demons force to receive communion even when you have not repented. He also said receiving communion if you have not ...
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Did Mary lay her hands on all the Apostles in the Upper Room to pour out the Holy Spirit anointing?
Pentecost is the outpouring of graces or anointing coming from the Holy Spirit and the Catholic Church teaches that all graces comes only from the hands of Mary as Mediatrix of all graces.
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Is celibacy essential to the Catholic priesthood?
Question: What are the theological (not practical) reasons for Catholic priests being celibate? In other words, is celibacy (or at least perpetual continence) essential to the Catholic priesthood?
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How tall was Jesus?
We read at Luke 19:2-4 (NRSVCE):
" A man was there named Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was rich. He was trying to see who Jesus was, but on account of the crowd he could not, because ...
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Are there any individuals who are claiming to be the pope that are not Pope Francis?
Are there any individuals who are claiming to be the pope that are not Pope Francis?
I came across the Wikipedia link on the Palmarian Catholic Church and they claim to have their own Pope. And it ...
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What should a seminarian who is commanded to distribute communion do?
What is a seminarian suppose to do if his superior commands him to distribute communion regularly and there is no real necessity for him to distribute communion? Should he be disobedient?
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According to Catholicism, what will happen when you repent?
In Christianity, there are so many saints, however there devotion has produced different ways to devote to God for example, Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet, Devotion to Sacred hearts, various litanys, ...
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According to the Catholic Church is sinful to address someone who is transgender by the gender they identify as?
Is it a sin against charity to confirm a transsexual lifestyle by using pronouns (such as she to address a transwoman) that the church says is an offense against the Natural Law?
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According to the Catholic Church is sinful to address someone who is transgender by their biological sex?
As a Catholic, is it considered an offense against charity to refer to a person in a way they wouldn't want to be referred to (such as calling a trans woman "he")?
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Do Catholics believe Protestants are part of the Christian Faith? [duplicate]
My name is Dash. I am 16 and I am a Methodist Christian. I am currently learning about church history on my own and Ive come up with a few questions that have definitely been asked 1000 times.
Do ...
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Why did Joseph and Mary take one day's time to realize that Jesus had been left behind at the Temple?
We read in Luke 2: 43-46, the incident relating to the visit of child Jesus and his parents to the Temple and his `getting lost' at Jerusalem:
After the festival was over, while his parents ...
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How are ectopic pregnancies supposed to be dealt with according to the Catholic Church?
The Catholic Church is against abortion in all cases, except, I've heard, where the life of the mother is at serious risk and the child has no chance of survival. A good example of this would seem to ...
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What is the role of Lucifer in the Heavenly realm?
Lucifer means "bearer of light". Would this means that he bear Jesus who revealed himself as the Light or the scriptures are speaking of a different light?
Scriptures, Church Fathers and Saints teach ...
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Do Catholics believe in the Old Testament?
In the Old Testament, all the works of People who were born pre Jesus are depicted, so what are the main books of Catholic faith ?
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According to Catholicism, it it possible for Satan and/or his satellites to roam the earth, while still being in hell?
According to Catholicism can Satan and his satellites, roam the earth for the destruction of souls, while still being in hell?
Do demons on earth 🌎 take their own form of hell with them or does God ...
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Do the Vatican II Council Teachings & Doctrines affirm that all of mankind is saved by the Wisdom of God? [duplicate]
Thus were the paths of those on earth made straight, and learned what pleases you, and were saved by Wisdom."(Wisdom 9:18)
Pope Francis now famous words echoes the Wisdom of God saying,
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How did Thomas More manage to save his family?
I watched A Man for All Seasons a few years ago and I know that somehow St. Thomas More found a loophole that his family could remain Catholic and Faithful and in England while he had had no choice ...
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According to Catholicism and Revelation are we going to be able to eat meat in Heaven or the Garden of Eden?
Will be able to eat meat or will we be like Adam and Eve eating a non-meat based diet in heaven or the Garden of Eden?
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Did Mary desire to be the Mother of the prophesied Messiah?
Before the Annunciation by St. Gabriel, did Mary desire to be the Mother of the prophesied Messiah?
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Can a Catholic hold the position that some sodomite priests should be punished by the death penalty?
Can Catholics hold the position that some sodomite (=any sexual relation to the other man) priests should be punished by the death penalty? (What about sodomites in general?) I am interested in a ...
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Did Christ open the Door of Hell after he preached the Gospel in the realm of the dead?
CCC635 Christ went down into the depths of death so that "the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear will live". Jesus, "the Author of life", by dying destroyed "him who has ...
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How can we be sure our specific Christian confession is true, when every other Christian group claims that it's not? [closed]
I'm a recent convert to Eastern Orthodox Christianity, but I've started to doubt the faith recently, and I’m really desperate for help. The doubt I have is really one I've had since the beginning of ...
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What is the Catholic Church's teaching on paying respect to one's in-laws?
The fourth commandment says that one should respect one's parents. I wish to know if the Catholic Church has made some rules which would govern one's conduct towards one's father-in-law and mother-in-...
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Does the Catholic Church oppose all forms of homosexual (romantic) love?
This question concerns couples (heterosexual, homosexual, etc) involved in a romantic relationship (as opposed to e.g. friendships).
We could subdivide romantic acts as sexual and non-sexual. There ...
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According to Catholicism, what particular truth will the great apostasy deny?
CCC 675 Before Christ's second coming the Church must pass through a final trial that will shake the faith of many believers. The persecution that accompanies her pilgrimage on earth will unveil the "...
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What is the meaning of “rigid Catholic” according to the mind of Pope Francis?
A look on the definition of the word "rigid" means - unable to bend or be forced out of shape, not flexible.
From the point of view of Catholic faith or teachings or much better according to the mind ...
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How is new humanism different from the catholic teaching?
“A global educational pact is needed to educate us in universal solidarity and a new humanism,” Francis said in a video message to launch the initiative.
Definition of new humanism. :
a 20th ...
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What did Jesus mean by `being shrewd'?
We see Jesus saying at Luke 16:8 (NRSVCE)
".. And his master commended the dishonest manager because he had acted shrewdly; for the children of this age are more shrewd in dealing with their own ...
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Canticle of Zachariah daily? Why?
I am a long distance truck driver who prays the Liturgy daily. I have always wondered why the Canticle of Zachariah is part of the daily morning prayer? As I am a bit isolated and unable to take part ...
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Were the islands/countries discovered by Hispanic explorers named after Mozarabic feast days?
The Spanish and Portuguese normally named newly discovered countries and islands after the feast days they were discovered, especially during the late 15th and early 16th centuries. It always seems to ...
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Do Catholics believe that Mary mother of Jesus is as holy as God?
Note: This question is not to prove why this is wrong rather to find out if this is an official teaching of the Catholic Church.
Do Catholics believe that Mary mother of Jesus is as holy as God?
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Was 30 the canonical age for Catholic priesthood in the 1700s?
I understand that the current canonical age for Catholic ordination is 25 years. Was the minimum previously 30 years?
The documentation of a priest's ordination in 1775 shows that the diocese spent ...
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How can one identify the Anti-Christ, can he be a Bishop opposing the Papacy in relation to 1 John 2:19-20?
Will the Anti-Christ comes from the Catholic Church?
Perhaps since the Anti-Christ was a real person, is it possible that he is like a Cardinal or Bishop infected by the spirit of Anti-Christ.
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What is the Catholic understanding of Antichrist?
Is there a good explanation describing how to identify the anti-Christ?
They say a lot of false prophets will rise up in the end times to preach the anti-Christ.
Is there a biblical explanation or ...
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Are there any spiritual benefits in writing a diary?
Question: Are there any spiritual benefits in writing a diary? There have been many saints who have wrote a diary. Is it somehow beneficial? Why? Did any saint recommend it?
I am asking the ...
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What was the concept of heaven people had before the death of Jesus?
Catechism of the Catholic Church Para 1026 states : "By his death and Resurrection, Jesus Christ has "opened" heaven to us....."
At Luke 15:21 we see the repentant prodigal son declaring :
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Are Catholics free to disagree about whether it is prudential to not forbid abortion by law?
Question: Are Catholics free to disagree about whether it is prudential to not forbid abortion by law?
Namely, can a Catholic ever take a position, that abortion should remain legal for any reason (...
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Are the Dubia Cardinal's committing the Great Apostasy in contradicting Church teachings on the Mercy of God?
The Dubia Cardinals are publicly opposing and contradicting the approved Magisterial Teaching of Pope Francis like the Amoris Laetetia and CCC 2267. Even criticizing the Magisterial Teachings as "...
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What did Aquinas do for recreation?
Question: What did St. Thomas Aquinas do for fun? We know that he was a brilliant mind who wrote many good works. However, even he himself says that games and having fun are good for one's soul (I am ...
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Why does the NRSV-CE omit mentioning prayer and fasting in Matthew 17?
The NRSV-CE omits mentioning prayer and fasting, explaining in footnote (g):
Matthew 17:20 Other ancient authorities add verse 21, But this kind does not come out except by prayer and fasting
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Is it sinful to watch TV series The Young Pope? [closed]
Question: Is it sinful to watch TV series The Young Pope? Why? I did not watch the TV series, but from what I saw it seems morally corruptible.
I am interested in an answer from a Catholic viewpoint.
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Is it to say: “We can have reasonable hope that all will be saved” heretical? [duplicate]
Unfortunately, we can hear some lay Catholics (sometimes even a bishop) say that: "We can have reasonable hope that all will be saved". It seems obvious that the statement is untrue, however, is it a ...
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According to Catholicism, does faith or trust in God guarantee protection from poverty?
Pope Francis said:
Poverty is not inevitable! Source
But in John 12:8 Jesus said:
You always have the poor with you, but you do not always have me.
Does faith or trust in God guarantee ...
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Is the Creed a prayer? (Catholic mass)
The Creed (Nicene, Apostles, etc) is formally a "profession of faith". It's basically Catholics publicly declaring their beliefs.
But, is it also a prayer? It doesn't seem to be directed to God, nor ...
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Why did Jesus keep himself and the disciples hungry and thirsty on some occasions?
We see at Matthew 12:1 (NRSVCE) :
"At that time Jesus went through the grainfields on the sabbath; his disciples were hungry, and they began to pluck heads of grain and to eat."
We also see at Mark ...
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According to Catholicism, does Welch’s Grape Juice constitute valid matter for the consecration of the Mass?
According to Catholicism, does the usage of Welch’s Grape Juice constitute valid matter for the consecration of the Eucharist at a Catholic Mass?
Some priests who are alcoholics may obtain a ...
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What kind of food is Jesus referring to at Luke 22:16?
We read at Lk 22:14-16 (NRSVCE):
"When the hour came, he took his place at the table, and the apostles with him. He said to them, “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer;...
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What does “Altare privilegiatum” mean exactly today?
Does anyone know what "Altare privilegiatum" means today?
I mean, in former times it meant that the altar was privileged and one can get an indulgence.
I also know, that for some of those altars, ...
