Questions tagged [catholicism]
The Catholic Church and its teachings and views on specific subjects.
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Do Catholics believe that everyone should convert to Christianity for their own salvation?
From my understanding it is the Catholic view that all people should be baptized and converted to the Christian faith for their own salvation.
So, for me it follows logically, that Christians ...
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Can a priest make disclosure of sin a part of penance?
Let us imagine that a priest is hearing confession and that a penitent confesses to a major crime, such as murder.
Can the priest tell the penitent to turn himself in as part of the penance?
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Biblical justification of the salvation theory of Christ's death presented by Paul
What are the origins / biblical references to justify the doctrine that Christ's death on the cross saved us from our sins?
From my understanding the majority of biblical passages referring to ...
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What has changed for me through Christ's death and resurrection?
According to Christianity Christ "died on the cross to save us from our sins". I would like to get a better understanding of the origins and mechanics of this doctrine.
Christ died for our sins, as ...
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Can knowledge obtained in a seminarian's confession be used to determine if he should be ordained?
When a seminarian confesses to his superior or bishop, it seems that his future position within the church could be jeopardized.
If a seminarian has a serious habit of mortal sin which his superior ...
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How can Jesus saw Nathanael in John1:48 when he was not at that place? [on hold]
I had answer this in my posted question in asking Protestant and Christian denominations if they have stories in their more than 500 years of existence on their pious members who had experience ...
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What are the Church Laws governing ingredients and shapes of altar bread in the Catholic Church?
There appears to be perfect uniformity in the texture and make of the Sacramental Bread in Catholic churches all across the world. I wish to know if there are any laws governing the ingredients and ...
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Is wearing makeup sinful according to Catholic teaching?
Is wearing makeup is sinful according to Catholic teaching? If so, why?
I am not asking about someone who would put make up to cover some kind of deformity on his face (like when someone gets burned ...
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What are the origins of the Our Lady of Grace statues?
What is the original Our Lady of Grace statue? Is it associated with a particular Marian apparition?
There are many coloration variations in these statues, so I show this monochrome garden statue as ...
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Do Catholics believe that people can be saved without hearing the name of Christ? [duplicate]
Do Catholics believe that people can be saved without hearing the name of Christ?
I came across this while listening to John MacArthur on Catholicism, and Billy Graham
What do Catholics believe is ...
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The Glory Be prayer and consolation - Catholic Spirituality
Is there a Catholic author who discussed how praying the Glory Be prayer can provide consolation? I am looking for a book/article on that topic.
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What does Neo-Scholastic Thomism say about the Charismatic Renewal movement?
What does Neo-Scholastic Thomism say about the Charismatic Renewal movement?
Contemporary Thomist philosopher Dr. Ed Feser, in The Thomistic Tradition (part 1), defines "Neo-Scholastic Thomism" as ...
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What was the hour of the Annunciation?
I'm reading Benedict XVI's "Jesus of Nazareth: The Infancy Narratives" and he indicates how Gabriel appeared to Zachariah in the evening. Also Gabriel appears to Daniel (Dn 9, 21) at the same hour:
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What was influence of Thomism on the Council of Trent?
What was influence of Thomism on the Council of Trent? Did anyone study this question and write some article, essay or book on this topic?
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Are spiritual pleasures > carnal pleasures, according to Catholicism?
Does Catholicism consider spiritual pleasures greater than carnal/sexual/bodily pleasures?
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Does the Catholic Church teach that modern churches have guardian angels?
Revelation chapters 2 and 3 involve John being instructed to write letters to the angels of particular churches. For instance:
To the angel of the church in Ephesus write…
In Scott Hahn’s Book The ...
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Why does the Eastern Orthodox Church call the 49 days following Easter, Pentecost, and the Western Church does not?
Just from Wikipedia I have found that the 49 days before Pentecost are called "Pentecost" (there's even "Mid-Pentecost" which is the midpoint from Easter to Pentecost) but in the Western Church I can'...
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Did Jesus's rational soul or His spirit descend into hell?
Jesus said on the Cross: "Father into your hands I commend my spirit" (Luke 23:46).
The Apostles' Creed says: "Jesus suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. And then Jesus ...
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Why are the disciples addressed differently in different contexts?
At John 21: 4-5 we see a post-resurrection event when Jesus addresses the disciples as children:
Just as day was breaking, Jesus stood on the beach; yet the disciples
did not know that it was ...
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What was St. Robert Bellarmine teaching on human cooperation with grace?
What did St. Robert teach on grace and cooperation with it? Did he accept the Thomistic doctrine of grace? Did he agree with Báñez or did he side with Molina?
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Is partaking of the Holy Eucharist the key to incorruptibility of the saints?
The Incorruptibles by Joan Caroll Cruz has many stories about incorruptible saints.
These saints with incorruptible bodies are Catholic, and I never heard any Protestant, other non-Catholic ...
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Since when has white wine been used in the Catholic mass?
In any Catholic mass I attended (in Germany) white wine was used for the holy Eucharist. There are some plausible practical reasons for that. But, as far as I know, red wine was the normal wine in ...
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Where in the Catholic Church is red wine used for mass?
In any Catholic Mass I attended (in Germany) white wine was used for the holy Eucharist. There are some plausible practical reasons for that. Are there regions of the world where mostly red wine is ...
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What should a priest who commits a mortal sin just before Holy Mass do, if confession is not available?
Imagine following situation. There is a parish in a small village. There is only one priest in that parish (let's call him Fr. Nomen Nescio). It is Easter Sunday (or some important day on which laity ...
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Is a prenuptial agreement permitted for a Catholic marriage?
A prenuptial agreement typically outlines what happens in the event a marriage ends in divorce or some other dissolution of the marriage. This at first appears to be at odds with the idea of a ...
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What is the history of the term “state of perfection” before, during, and after Vatican II?
Traditionally, Catholics used language of "state of perfection" (as we can for example read in Aquinas). Why did not Vatican II use this term? What is the history of the term "state of perfection" ...
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What is “state of perfection”?
What does Aquinas mean when he speaks of "state of perfection", or more broadly, what does Catholic Church mean by "state of perfection"? He often uses this phrase in works like Summa Theologiae, On ...
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Where does the principle of applying the concept of model to the Church come from?
Avery Cardinal Dulles applies the concept of model to the Church in his book "Models of the Church".
I want to understand where this principle originates from. As far as I understand, this requires ...
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Any radical transformation in case of incarnation without fall?
There are some reasons considered by the Catholic Church to assume the Incarnation even without the Fall. Simply speaking, Jesus would come even if Adam and Eve would not have eaten the apple.
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Did Thomas Merton write “I see no contradiction between Buddhism and Christianity” ? If so, in which writing?
Did Thomas Merton write the following:
"I see no contradiction between Buddhism and Christianity"
If so, in which writings?
I read this in many places such as this one but am unable to find the ...
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What should one do who was baptised twice in the Catholic and Orthodox Churches?
I just found out my parents baptized me twice as a baby in two Christian Churches: Catholic and Orthodox. I am concerned, is it bad to be baptized twice? What can I do to sort this out?
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History of the doctrine of religious vocation in Catholic Church
I am reading Aquinas and I am puzzled by his view on religious vocation and common view in the Church today (I will for sake of simplicity call it a modern view) about religious vocation.
In On the ...
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Catholic doctrine on spiritual vocation
I was reading Angelic Doctor about religious vocation (= a invation from God to life as dioceasn priest or in some kind of religous order (like Dominicans, Franciscans...)) and it seems that he did ...
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How do spiritual fathers of Catholic Church explain a sudden urge to pray?
I'd like to know how Catholic spiritual masters explain the urge to pray. Is it considered inspired by the Holy Spirit? Should we surrender to that urge?
I was doing some research on that topic, but I ...
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Are any tattoos allowed under a Catholic application of the Natural Law? [duplicate]
I am interested in this question from perspective of Catholic Church. Since Church uses natural law theory for their morals (something is bad if it perverts some faculty) I am interested in a answer ...
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Cardinal Cajetan and Martin Luther
Recently, I read (in this pamphlet) that Martin Luther had some disputes with prominent thomist and Cardinal Thomas Cajetan. why did these two intellignet man not come to an agreement and dispute ...
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What authority can move the celebration days of Easter in the Catholic Church?
I have come to learn that the Roman Catholic Church on the Greek Island of Syros celebrates Easter at the same time as the Eastern Orthodox Churches in general.
Who made the decision?
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Was God “unmerciful” to Ananias & Sapphira in Acts 5:1-10?
Mercy in the words of the Popes;
“God’s face is the face of a merciful Father who is always patient. Have you thought about God’s patience, the patience he has with each one of us? That is his ...
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How do we know the Sacrament of Communion as practiced in the Catholic Church was instituted at the Last Supper?
Communion is a common practice in the Roman Catholic Church. The tradition has a long history. Jesus kept the Passover since He followed the law. But there are Jewish traditions during Passover where ...
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Does liturgical abuse make a mass invalid?
This question is strictly referring to the Novus Ordo.
If there is a change of the wording of the mass, abuse of sign of peace (talking out loud and laughing, waving at others during mass), ...
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Which is a greater sin - to eat meat on Good Friday or to spoil it
I'd cooked 4 meals on Wednesday and left two for today, failing to take into account the fast. I'm not sure whether the meals will be safe to eat tomorrow. Which would be a greater sin - to eat them, ...
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According to Catholicism what happens after Death on the General Judgment Day?
At the General Judgment Day what happens?
Do we recognise each other in the same relationships as we had on earth?
I am very confused and have not been able to find a simple answer in Catholic ...
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On what basis does Thomas Aquinas say that the Church existed since the time of Abel?
In Aquinas' Expositio in Symbolum Apostolorum (Explanation of the Apostles' Creed), his explanation in Article 9 of the Church being "catholic" includes this statement:
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How can one have eternal life by the death of Jesus or by Jesus teachings? [closed]
Before the death of Jesus, Jesus was teaching the birth of eternal life(birth of the Spirit) which steps are not completely describe by the four gospel (Matthew, mark, Luke, and john). On several note ...
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Did Lot's daughters rape Lot?
I read this horrifying article that sounds like victim blaming. I think this is like how rape victims are told they got raped because of they way they dressed, of where or when they went or, like Lot, ...
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Are the ancient indulgences still valid, those decreed by the previous Popes?
I found in a 1676 old book that indulgences are granted to the people who wear their rosary around the neck, around the wrist or at the belt.
Is it still valid ?
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According to Catholic Social Doctrine what duties do Catholics have towards sex offenders on supervisory release?
If a government authority decides to place two child sex offenders on Supervisory Release in a vacant house in the immediate proximity of ones family, should that placement be fought or is it the duty ...
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In Common Priesthood, what will be our sacrifice?
In Catholicism, we believe every baptized Christian participates in the common priesthood (Catechism of the Catholic Church 1547). A priest offers sacrifice to God. In that case what will be the ...
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Through what procedure is canon law amended?
The Code of Canon Law has undergone at least one other version since the first in 1917, and has received amendments since the 1983 version from what I've read.
What would warrant a new version of ...
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Can a priest give a Mass in American Sign Language (ASL)? What does he do when he is supposed to lift up the Eucharist while speaking in ASL?
Part of the mass involves the priest lifting up the Eucharist and saying the following aloud:
Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those called to ...
