When we read about Jesus cleansing the Temple of moneychangers we can see how the Lord desires the Church to be first a house of worship. But we also read in Scripture that our bodies are temples as well, temples of the Holy Spirit. So we need to periodically cleanse our own temples to properly prepare ourselves for worship of the Lord.
Category «The Church (Authority, Structure & History)»
The Chair Of Moses
When speaking to the Jews in the synagogue about the Pharisees and the Scribes, Jesus says that they have taken their seat on the Chair of Moses, which is a curious phrase that speaks of the authority the Pharisees have been given by God. One should wonder since Jesus is the fulfillment of the Law of Moses, then there must be a fulfillment of the Chair of Moses.
The Synod On Synodality
The time for the Synod On Synodality is here and all the delegates have arrived in Rome. This is an interesting time for the Church as the faithful have exhibited a mix feelings from confusion and worry to great joy and expectation for the outcome. Perhaps the best way forward for Christian disciples is faith and trust in the Holy Spirit.
Religious Assent
Some Catholic teachings can be challenge a worldly viewpoint, and can therefore be more difficult to follow. Sometimes, the Church requires our religious assent, even if we struggle to believe.
Universal Church
Sacred Scripture tells us that when Peter hauls in a large load of 153 fish, the net was unbroken. Theologians and scholars tell us this might be an image of a single, worldwide Church.
Synod On Synodality
Many are aware of the universal Synod On Synodality at the Vatican, but some folks may be unware that it is actually very important for the average parishioner to get involved at the diocesan level.
THE Church
It is true that some people do leave their Catholic faith behind, especially in times of crisis. But, perhaps a look into the Scriptures, Old and New Testaments, may shed some light on which Church is THE Church and give them good reason to return…or stay.
Faith In Poland
Many may not be aware of this, but the people of Poland have always had a very strong and deep seated culture of faith. After all, Poland gave us Pope Saint John Paul the Great. We invited Antek Tompolski, direct from Poland, to find out more about Polish faith.
King Of The Universe: Christ The King
In the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, the Church proclaims boldly that Jesus is our King. The only problem is, many of us have a little trouble recognizing Jesus as King when we create so many other kings in our lives.
Why Stay Catholic: Church Scandal
The Church in history is no stranger to scandal. Many think when scandal arrives it is time to leave the Church. Find out why we think that it is precisely times like these that we need to stay Catholic.