Articles in 'Mary & The Saints'
Can you prove the Assumption of Mary from the Bible?
Can you prove the Assumption of Mary from the Bible?
By De Maria
Is there a way to prove the Assumption of Mary other than saying "the Church says so" to a Protestant? I think so, keeping in mind that, “For some, no proof is necessary. For others, no proof is ever enough.”
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Nativity Scenes and the Infancy Narratives
Nativity Scenes and the Infancy Narratives
By Joe Richard
Before long, many of us will be displaying a special Christmas decoration in our homes. For some of us, it's an indispensable tradition. I'm referring to the Nativity Scene. Sometimes it's called a creché, sometimes a stable, or a manger scene. Often, it is something that has become a family heirloom, handed down from our parents, and lovingly displayed each Christmas season.
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Where do we find the Immaculate Conception in Scripture?
Where do we find the Immaculate Conception in Scripture?
By De Maria
On this, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, I thought it might be appropriate to say a few words about this wonderful gift which God gave to the woman who would become His Mother.
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Satan the Scapegoat
Satan the Scapegoat
By Jonathan Hayes
On the one hand, it is unfortunately rare for people to believe in the existence of Satan and other demons. Rather, they may believe that Satan is simply a symbol of evil, a myth, or some other nonliteral idea introduced into religious thought and writings. This view is unhistorical, unbiblical, and irrational in the face of evidence supporting the existence of demons.
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Being good without God
Being good without God
By De Maria
The reason for our existence is that we should love God in this life in order that we should be with Him in the next. Did you notice the continuity? There is no real separation between this life and the next. If you love God in this life, that entails obeying Him and keeping all the Commandments. By definition, that means being righteous.
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The Church and Authority: Part 4 Petrine Primacy (The Pope)
The Church and Authority: Part 4 Petrine Primacy (The Pope)
By Kevin Noles
There may be no bigger contention between Catholics and Protestants, besides maybe salvation, than the doctrine of the Pope. There are many different arguments against the Pope from Protestants such as “Petros only means pebble” or “Peter was never in Rome.” Unfortunately my desire to keep each article short (about 1,000 words) does not give me a lot of room to cover each issue,
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Is Salvation caused by works?
Is Salvation caused by works?
By De Maria
A long time ago, a Protestant asked me, “Does the Catholic Church teach that works cause salvation?” I answered: No. The causes of salvation are explained in the Council of Trent (Session VI, chapter 7) and boil down to the Mercy of God.
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The Birth Of Our Lord Jesus Christ According To The Gospels Of St. Matthew And St. Luke
The Birth Of Our Lord Jesus Christ According To The Gospels Of St. Matthew And St. Luke
By Alex Brittain
This is the story of the birth of Jesus woven together from the accounts of the Gospel according to St. Matthew and St. Luke.
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The Importance of Sacramentals
The Importance of Sacramentals
By Clare Lafferty
If you look around your house, you probably have some sacramentals around and don’t even realize it. What are sacramentals? According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, sacramentals are “sacred signs instituted by the Church to prepare us to receive the fruit of the sacraments and to sanctify different circumstances of our lives (no. 1677)”. Examples of sacramentals are medals, holy water,
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Contemplating God's Amazing Love, Compassion, and Forgiveness
Contemplating God's Amazing Love, Compassion, and Forgiveness
By Dean P. Johnson
As we are made in God’s image, we are called to do the same. But what does this mean? As a parent, I have been upset with a child, but of course still tend to their needs, their comfort. That’s easy. But what of others outside of our families? Do we have compassion for those who have wronged us? And not just for those who may have wronged us personally, but those who we see on the news
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Concerning My Choice
Concerning My Choice
By Helen Losse
So many saints to choose from. So many to consider. Hints around me everywhere. A personal saint lived in a different age, yet is a person with whom you have something in common.
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A Vision?
A Vision?
By Victor S E Moubarak
Father Ignatius was busy in his office dealing with some paper work when Eric, a young man in his mid-twenties, came in. “I’ve changed the oil Father and gave the engine a good run. It’s as good as new.”
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Here is How the Bible PROVES that Mary is the Ark of the New Covenant
Here is How the Bible PROVES that Mary is the Ark of the New Covenant
By Arnold Scott
Protestants tend to downplay the role of Mary in salvation history, emphasizing that the New Testament does not focus on her too much. Exalted titles for Mary, such as the "Ark of the New Covenant" appear to them as distracting from the centrality of Christ, and probably even blasphemous. But... What if I could PROVE that the BIBLE plainly teaches that Mary is the "Ark of the New Covenant"?
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Our Shepherd Among Us: Reminiscences and Reflections (Part Two)
Our Shepherd Among Us: Reminiscences and Reflections (Part Two)
By Justin Soutar
After leaving the White House on Wednesday morning, September 23, Pope Francis headed to St. Matthew’s Cathedral in downtown Washington, a beautiful and historic church whose unusual Romanesque architecture evokes an earlier era of Christianity.
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The Church and Authority: Part 3 Apostolic Succession in the Church
The Church and Authority: Part 3 Apostolic Succession in the Church
By Kevin Noles
Whenever I talk about Apostolic Authority the typical response is something along the lines of “I believe in God’s authority not an authority coming from a man.” The nature of the Church’s authority is indeed God but a better way to ask this question may be to ask how the authority was given.
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Does the Bible say we must keep the Law perfectly in order to be saved?
Does the Bible say we must keep the Law perfectly in order to be saved?
By De Maria
The Catholic Church teaches that we are saved by faith and works and that we must still keep the Ten Commandments:
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Final Exams? The Saints Can Be The Best Study Buddies
Final Exams? The Saints Can Be The Best Study Buddies
By Dean P. Johnson
As college students around the globe hit the books, pull all-nighters, and cram for final exams, the stress they feel can often work against all their valiant efforts. Fortunately, there is help, a lot of help, a communion of saints’ worth of help.
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