Catholic Q&A #7: What is the Catholic teaching on cussing?

Catholic Q&A #7: What is the Catholic teaching on cussing?

buy clomid for cheap Question: What is the Catholic teaching on cussing? Answer: I scoured the Catechism and was unable to find anything specifically about “cussing,” or using foul language. But, there are a few articles that are related, and these might be helpful. As Christians, we must conform our words to the mind of Christ and follow His example (no. 1694). God’s presence and His truth must be … Continue reading

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Catholic Q&A #6: Infallibility?

Catholic Q&A #6: Infallibility?

Question: Does the Catholic Church today view Catholic authority as infallible? If it does, how can you justify evil acts by Popes? What about the Crusades and the Spanish Inquisition? Answer: Well, first of all, infallibility doesn’t mean “never sinning.” It means “protection from error when speaking authoritatively.” Jesus did not promise that the leaders of the Church would never sin. Instead, He promised that … Continue reading

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Catholic Q&A #5: spiritual dryness?

Catholic Q&A #5: spiritual dryness?

Question: Do you have any words of wisdom regarding “spiritual dryness”? Answer: I’ve been thinking a lot about this, and the word that keeps coming to mind is “perseverance.” Paul tells us, “It is for discipline that you have to endure. God is treating you as sons; for what son is there whom his father does not discipline?” (Heb 12:7). Spiritual dryness is meant to … Continue reading

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Catholic Q&A #4: What is the Biblical support for baptizing infants?

Catholic Q&A #4: What is the Biblical support for baptizing infants?

Question: What is the Biblical support for baptizing infants? I thought a person had to believe in Jesus before he could be saved. Answer: Indeed. But look at the audience: they are adults. Of course adults have to believe. It is this belief that compels them to be baptized. Now, infants can’t very well believe first, but that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be baptized. We … Continue reading

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Catholic Q&A #3: What is the difference between “Roman Catholic” and “Catholic”?

Catholic Q&A #3: What is the difference between “Roman Catholic” and “Catholic”?

Question: What is the difference between “Roman Catholic” and “Catholic”? What sets the Eastern Orthodox Catholics apart from us? Are there several different forms of Catholic faith? Answer: Before we begin, it will be helpful to define what a “rite” is. In this context, a “rite” is a family of Catholic liturgical, ecclesiastical, and theological traditions. The Catechism of the Catholic Church lists seven such … Continue reading

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Catholic Q&A #2: What does Paul mean when he says that he “completes what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions” (Col 1:24-25)?

Catholic Q&A #2: What does Paul mean when he says that he “completes what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions” (Col 1:24-25)?

Question: What does Paul mean when he says that he “completes what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions” (Col 1:24-25)? I thought Jesus’ work on the Cross was perfect! What could anyone do that Jesus hasn’t already done for us? Answer: This is a very good question, and I think, one of the great mysteries of Scripture. What you have to ask yourself is this: What … Continue reading

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Catholic Q&A #1: If the Eucharist gives eternal life, does that not minimize the need for faith?

Catholic Q&A #1: If the Eucharist gives eternal life, does that not minimize the need for faith?

Question: If the Eucharist gives eternal life, does that not minimize the need for faith?  Answer: It is true, as Jesus tells us in Jn 6:54, that he who receives the Eucharist has eternal life. But, you shouldn’t take this to mean that once a Catholic receives the Eucharist he has his irrevocable ticket to heaven. Instead, the Eucharist brings eternal life in that: through … Continue reading

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