The Biblical Understanding of Faith and Works In the Christian journey, faith is the foundation upon which our relationship with God is built. Yet, as Catholics understand it, faith is not a solitary act that guarantees salvation in isolation. Rather, it is a living reality that must bear fruit in good works. When Christians stand…
The Early Christian Church was Catholic The claim that the early Christian Church was fundamentally Protestant in nature—devoid of hierarchy, sacraments, papal authority, and devotion to Mary and the saints—has been a persistent narrative in Reformation theology. Protestants often argue that these elements represent later corruptions, introduced centuries after the apostles, and that the primitive…
Below is a detailed breakdown of the Catholic Mass, specifically the Ordinary Form of the Roman Rite as found in the Roman Missal (Third Edition, implemented in 2011), using only authoritative Catholic sources. The structure follows the General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM) and the Roman Missal itself, as published by the United States…
Do you get bored at Mass? Do you sometimes, or more than sometimes, find it a burden to HAVE to go to Mass each week? Does it seem like the Catholic Church has too many silly rituals involved in the Mass and maybe the “fun”, entertaining services of other Christian churches would be better suited…
Don’t fret, this is not some “advanced Catholicism” course filled with esoteric traditions at which there will be a test on later. In terms of the sign of the cross, the Catholic Church is very direct and to the point of its primary and use, which is the first of our 7 uses for the…
Many Catholics have been asked the question by a well-meaning and faithful Protestant something like “Have you been saved by Jesus Christ?”, and they don’t exactly know how to respond. Keep reading, and you will be equipped to answer faithfully… with a “yes”, but also with the very necessary following statement that we will give…