Let’s clarify a couple of big truths that help us get the “lay of the land” about the Catholic approach to temptations to sin. First, temptation itself is not a sin! We are human beings—a complicated and mysterious collection of impulses, thoughts, feelings and desires, over which, sometimes, we have little control. And temptations doContinue reading “How do Catholics face temptation?”
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How do Catholics view faith?
The word faith is used in so many different ways—we can speak of faith as something we cling to or guard or grow or lose. We talk of “losing faith,” or of “practicing the faith,” or of having faith in someone or something. We refer to blind faith and sure faith and lukewarm faith. ButContinue reading “How do Catholics view faith?”
What does the Church mean by “Doctrine”?
One aspect of the Catholic faith that either delights or offends people is the Church’s careful delineation of Divine Revelation—and its implications for everyday life. Doctrinal statements define those truths revealed by God. As such, we are expected to believe them and conform our lives to them—they are, by definition, the shared beliefs of anyoneContinue reading “What does the Church mean by “Doctrine”?”
Why do Catholics use a crucifix and not a cross?
One way to confirm that you have entered a Catholic church is to look for 4 things: a tabernacle that houses the Eucharist, a font for holy water, statues of saints, and a crucifix in the sanctuary. Why a crucifix? I vividly recall a conversation I had with a couple many years ago. The husbandContinue reading “Why do Catholics use a crucifix and not a cross?”
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