Light of the World is a three-volume series that provides meditations on the liturgical year, with a review focusing on the second volume. It follows similar works on the Church’s liturgical practices and includes prayers to enhance meditation. The text emphasizes the spiritual journey leading towards Easter and the struggle necessary for spiritual victory.
Category: Religion
Understand-ing the 10 Command-ments: Catholic and Protestant Views
The differences in numbering the Ten Commandments between Catholics and Protestants stem from historical and theological disputes. Martin Luther’s reformation aimed to distinguish Protestant beliefs, leading to a division in how the commandments are grouped. The significance of Isaiah 53 as a prophetic text illustrates contrasting interpretations between Christians and Jews, impacting religious dialogue and understanding.
The Path to Forgiveness: Sacraments and Salvation
The text discusses the significance of free will and intelligence in angels and humans, arguing that understanding God’s love is paramount. It highlights the need for unconditional trust in God to attain the Beatific Vision. Additionally, it emphasizes the sacramental role of priests in forgiveness and the necessity of a well-formed conscience for spiritual fulfillment.
The Importance of Family and Faith During Christmas
In a few days it will be Christmas once again. We must remember to make the best of this time of year to reconnect with our family if we are older and to make it a magical time for our children if they are still with us. We must ensure we stress the reason for… Continue reading The Importance of Family and Faith During Christmas
The Role of Tradition in Catholicism Explained
The text discusses the theological significance of biblical passages, particularly emphasizing the Catholic Church’s role in interpreting Scripture. It argues for the necessity of apostolic tradition and baptism over physical signs like circumcision, highlighting the spiritual transformation in Catholicism. The overall message conveys that salvation relies on faith, communion, and the Church’s guidance.
Great Courses Looks at the Modern Day Religions of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism Separately
Hopefully this will give some insights into other major religions of the world, and help us understand the motivations of various peoples based on their religious beliefs to help us better work with them and understand them in friendships, relationships, business and politics.
Some Great Courses Reflecting On Christianity, In General, Mostly Historically, Up to the Present
The teachers of these courses and the next set I will review are not necessarily Catholic, but give a different perspective or relate historical facts of interest and should not be relied upon for Catholic dogmatic or doctrinal accuracy. There deductions on various historical facts might point to, with regard to dogma and doctrine,… Continue reading Some Great Courses Reflecting On Christianity, In General, Mostly Historically, Up to the Present
Great Course Entitled Why Evil Exists
The exploration of evil spans philosophical and religious traditions, addressing questions of human nature and divine intention. This course surveys perspectives from Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and modern thought, examining themes like original sin, moral depravity, and the psychological dimensions of evil. Key theorists, including Augustine and Kant, are analyzed for their contributions.
Social Justice Causes and The Catholic Church and How The Catholic Church Can, In My Opinion, Have More impact
The author argues that the Church’s primary mission should be the salvation of souls, not social justice activism. They believe that focusing on traditional practices, like the Latin Mass, can organically lead to social justice outcomes. Examples of influential Catholics like Lech Walesa and Cesar Chavez support this viewpoint.
You Tubes Showing the gentle way Charlie Kirk conducted his discussions, Repeating My Thoughts Concerning Hell and arguing that Originally God Created Man Without Suffering
Since I was young, I always had only one question in my mind concerning my religion, “why would an all-good God create a place like hell?” I always had faith that it was true (since God – Jesus Christ, said it), that hell existed and I was always determined not to go there, by obeying… Continue reading You Tubes Showing the gentle way Charlie Kirk conducted his discussions, Repeating My Thoughts Concerning Hell and arguing that Originally God Created Man Without Suffering
Traditional Thomistic Catholic 