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Catholicity: Catholic Encyclopedia Catholicity: Catholic Encyclopedia
Catholicity: Catholic Encyclopedia- Online version of the 1914 encyclopedia. Complete text of all articles. Some articles are also grouped by topic. ...
The Catholic Doors Ministry The Catholic Doors Ministry
The Catholic Doors Ministry- Backgrounds, holy pictures, icons, mouse cursors, and e-cards with a Catholic theme. ...
Anointing of the Sick Anointing of the Sick
Anointing of the Sick- Apostolic Constitution on this Sacrament by Pope Paul VI, 1972, specifying its origin, and its full Sacramental nature. ...
Anointing of the Sick Anointing of the Sick
Anointing of the Sick- The full teaching of the Catholic Church on this Sacrament, from the Catechism of the Catholic Church, articles 1499- 1532. ...
Extreme Unction Extreme Unction
Extreme Unction- "A sacrament of the New Law instituted by Christ to give spiritual aid and comfort and perfect spiritual health, including, if need be, the remission of sins, and also, conditionally, to restore bodily h ...
Instruction on Infant Baptism Instruction on Infant Baptism
Instruction on Infant Baptism- A thorough examination, with the traditional doctrine, answers to difficulties in today's world, and some pastoral directives, by the Catholic Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith. Has ex ...
Baptism Baptism
Baptism- Here we see one of the Church Fathers, Tertullian, explaining in great detail, all that needed to be known at that time regarding this Sacrament. This article is in response to critics, skeptics and heretics of ...
The Sacrament of Baptism The Sacrament of Baptism
The Sacrament of Baptism- Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission. ...
The Sacrament of Baptism The Sacrament of Baptism
The Sacrament of Baptism- Covers all of the current teaching on Baptism in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, articles 1213-1284, consistent with previous teaching. Gives all the contextual elements to provide a full ...
Confirmation Confirmation
Confirmation- The 1913 Catholic Encyclopedia shows that this Sacrament is unique to the Catholic Church. It describes its origin from Biblical texts and how it has been clearly handed down through the ages. The rite is b ...
The Sacrament of Confirmation The Sacrament of Confirmation
The Sacrament of Confirmation- The full teaching of the Catholic Church on Confirmation, from the Catechism of the Catholic Church, articles 1285- 1321. ...
Sale (Manchester) Sale (Manchester)
Sale (Manchester)- Location of meeting room, times and subjects of public and private meetings. ...
The Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist The Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist
The Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist- A look at the Eucharist in Scripture, Miracles, and Liturgy as affected by Vatican II. It includes a list of related feast days, discusses the meaning of the words "Real Pres ...
Decree on First Communion (Quam Singulari) Decree on First Communion (Quam Singulari)
Decree on First Communion (Quam Singulari)- A declaration by the Sacred Congregation of the Discipline of the Sacraments that expands the Church's view on Holy Communion in the context of "First Communion" of children ba ...
The Holy Eucharist The Holy Eucharist
The Holy Eucharist- A review of the Doctrine, rounded out by scriptural texts and official Church documents. Includes a questions and answers. ...
On the Holy Eucharist On the Holy Eucharist
On the Holy Eucharist- An encyclical letter promulgated by Pope Paul VI (Mysterium Fidei), shedding more light on the Holy Sacrament of the Eucharist, the re-enactment of the sacrifice of the cross, as celebrated in the ...
On the Holy Eucharist - Mirae Caritatis On the Holy Eucharist - Mirae Caritatis
On the Holy Eucharist - Mirae Caritatis- A traditional treatment of this Sacrament, on its effects and our actions toward it, being an encyclical promulgated by Pope Leo XIII. ...
Instruction on Eucharistic Worship Instruction on Eucharistic Worship
Instruction on Eucharistic Worship- The Sacred Congregation of Rites explains its centrality in the Liturgy of the Church. It makes more intelligible the signs by which it is celebrated as the memorial of the Lord and wo ...
The Blessed Eucharist as a Sacrament The Blessed Eucharist as a Sacrament
The Blessed Eucharist as a Sacrament- The matter, form, effects, necessity, minister and recipient are explained in a Traditional way. ...
Catholic Dolls Catholic Dolls
Catholic Dolls- Whimsical handmade cloth dolls, depicting Biblical characters, saints, Jesus, and the Blessed Mother. ...
Decree Concerning the Most Holy Sacrament of the Eucharist Decree Concerning the Most Holy Sacrament of the Eucharist
Decree Concerning the Most Holy Sacrament of the Eucharist- The full teaching of the Council of Trent on this Sacrament, thirteenth session. ...
Sacrament of Communion Sacrament of Communion
Sacrament of Communion- A Council of Trent pronouncement as to receiving under both species, a true Sacrament is received under either, dispensation, and, little children are not bound to sacramental Communion. ...
Holy Eucharist Holy Eucharist
Holy Eucharist- The questions and answers from numbers 869-894 of the Baltimore Catechism number 3 give a definition of it as Sacrament and as Sacrifice, and elaborates it as institution and miracle. ...
Abbey Press Abbey Press
Abbey Press- Catholic inspirational and religious products that help recognize and celebrate seasons and everyday occasions in special ways. ...
On the Catholic Priesthood (Ad Catholici Sacerdotii) On the Catholic Priesthood (Ad Catholici Sacerdotii)
On the Catholic Priesthood (Ad Catholici Sacerdotii)- Encyclical promulgated in 1935 by Pope Pius XI on Catholic Priesthood who are "ordained for men in the things that appertain to God." ...
Priesthood Priesthood
Priesthood- The priesthood is reviewed from the pagan, Jewish and Christian perspective. The author shows the molding of society by devoted Catholic priests throughout history. ...
Holy Orders Holy Orders
Holy Orders- The Catholic Encyclopedia, 1908, presents a brief yet thorough examination of this Sacrament. ...
The Sacrament of Holy Orders The Sacrament of Holy Orders
The Sacrament of Holy Orders- The full teaching of the Catholic Church on the Eucharist, from the Catechism of the Catholic Church, articles 1533-1600. ...
Holy Orders Holy Orders
Holy Orders- A catechism-like question and answer on Holy Orders, in The Catholic FAQ, based on Holy Scriptures and related Church teaching. ...
Holy Matrimony Holy Matrimony
Holy Matrimony- A Bible based presentation on marriage, from "The Catholic FAQ." ...
Marriage in God's Plan Marriage in God's Plan
Marriage in God's Plan- The full treatment of the teaching of the Catholic Church on Matrimony, from the Catechism of the Catholic Church, articles 1602 - 1666. ...
The Sacrament of Matrimony The Sacrament of Matrimony
The Sacrament of Matrimony- This document from the Council of Trent presents a Canon of 12 anathemas in refutation of the heretics of those days on the question of Matrimony. ...
Apostolic Constitution on Penance - Paenitemini Apostolic Constitution on Penance - Paenitemini
Apostolic Constitution on Penance - Paenitemini- The significance and importance of the divine precept of penitence, as issued by Pope Paul VI. It is described as a religious, personal act which has as its aim love and s ...
Catholic Encyclopedia: Rhymed Bibles Catholic Encyclopedia: Rhymed Bibles
Catholic Encyclopedia: Rhymed Bibles- Short article on rhymed versions of the Bible, which are almost always psalters or only part of the Psalms. ...
Devotion to the Sacrament of Forgiveness Devotion to the Sacrament of Forgiveness
Devotion to the Sacrament of Forgiveness- The author assigns the names of Mercy and Forgiveness to the Sacrament of Penance, sets out some assumptions about it and proposes some remedies for problems within its practice. ...
The Sacrament of Penance The Sacrament of Penance
The Sacrament of Penance- Letter of Pope John Paul II to Cardinal Baum regarding Confession: it must be humble, complete and accompanied by a firm purpose of amendment. ...
Reconciliatio et Paenitentia Reconciliatio et Paenitentia
Reconciliatio et Paenitentia- Apostolic Exhortation of Pope John Paul II. The big picture on penance, conversion, and reconciliation. ...
Reconciliatio et Paenitentia Reconciliatio et Paenitentia
Reconciliatio et Paenitentia- Full text, with concordances and word frequency lists. Each paragraph in its own file. ...
Confession and the Ten Commandments Confession and the Ten Commandments
Confession and the Ten Commandments- A review of the Ten Commandments in question format to help in making a good Confession ...
Our Lady's Tears Our Lady's Tears
Our Lady's Tears- An examination of conscience that uses a delightful meditation process that can help accept the Sacrament of Confession in the manner that Jesus would probably want it to be accepted. ...
On The Sacrament of Reconciliation On The Sacrament of Reconciliation
On The Sacrament of Reconciliation- A thorough examination and dissection of the attitude and steps to a fruitful reception of the Sacrament of Confession. ...
What Is the Sacrament of Penance? What Is the Sacrament of Penance?
What Is the Sacrament of Penance?- A Bible-based article on this sacrament beginning with: "Whose Sins You Forgive Are Forgiven Them," by Fr. Jerome Esper, C.S.C. ...
The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation
The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation- From the Catechism of the Catholic Church, articles 1420-1498, a road map in understanding and application of this sacrament. ...
Confession Confession
Confession- Question and answers on some of the teaching of the Church regarding Confession. ...
Sacrament of Reconciliation: How to Confess Sins Sacrament of Reconciliation: How to Confess Sins
Sacrament of Reconciliation: How to Confess Sins- Fr. Phil Bloom: "Confession is one of the beautiful gifts that Jesus has given to his church," and proceeds to explain his sentence and the healing it provides the penite ...
The Sacrament of Reconciliation The Sacrament of Reconciliation
The Sacrament of Reconciliation- Fr. Bart Pastor explores this sacrament from many different perspectives. ...
Catholic Encyclopedia: Bertha Catholic Encyclopedia: Bertha
Catholic Encyclopedia: Bertha- Brief biographies of five holy women named Bertha: two saints; two beatae; and one Bertha who is commonly called a saint but there is no evidence of a cultus surrounding her. ...
Catholic Encyclopedia: Beatrix Catholic Encyclopedia: Beatrix
Catholic Encyclopedia: Beatrix- Brief biographies of seven saints or beatae named Beatrix or Beatrice. One of them, Beatrix da Silva, has since been canonized. ...
Catholic Encyclopedia: Saint Dorothea Catholic Encyclopedia: Saint Dorothea
Catholic Encyclopedia: Saint Dorothea- Brief hagiographies of two saints of this name: St. Dorothea, virgin and martyr, d. at Caesarea; and St. Dorothea of Montau. ...
Bible Study Guide Bible Study Guide
Bible Study Guide- By Father Hal Stockert, Byzantine Catholic priest. ...

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