5 Things Mexican Catholics Do That Aren’t Actually Catholic
All practices of magic or sorcery, by which one attempts to tame occult powers, are gravely contrary to the virtue of religion. – Catechism of the Catholic Church.
Theology
How Much Exactly Does Baptism Do?
Baptism is a sacrament often taken for granted but it comes with numerous effects. Here’s a few:
Dominican Theologian Offers Excellent Primer on Theology
In this book, readers get a full semester of Aquinas and LaGrange In this 103-page book that’s about as big as your dad’s hand.
Peter Kreeft Answers 8 Fascinating Questions—and 92 Others!
We’ve gathered some of the most interesting questions ever asked of the great lecturer.
15 Moments All Catholic Theology Majors Will Understand
1. When you get your book list for the semester and realize how many you’re adding to the collection 2. Trying to explain the doctrine of the Trinity in your own words without delving into heresy 3. When your love for lexical precision in theological concepts makes you critique every homily you hear, …
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8 Iconic and Rare Paintings of the Trinity
In sacred art, nothing is more difficult to depict than the Trinity. The Father is unseen, the Holy Spirit is more than a dove, and Jesus is more than a man. Throughout time, artists have given their best efforts to allegorically depicting the Trinity in order to reveal some truth of its nature and the …
Who Were the First 4 Doctors of the Catholic Church?
What exactly is a “Doctor of the Church” you might ask? The word “doctor” comes from the Latin word “docere”, which means to teach or instruct. The Church sees these great doctors of the Church are some of the greatest teachers and instructors of the faith. When the Church recognizes someone as a doctor, this …
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10 Quotes That Show Saint Jerome Seriously Hated Heresy
Saint Jerome (A.D. 347-420) is “one of those saints.” He is the saintly equivalent of your crazy uncle, who causes you to ask “Did he just say that!?” However, unlike your crazy uncle, he is actually on-target. Admittedly, Saint Jerome is not renowned for having had the warmest personality, and he has been regarded as irascible. However, …
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5 Eastern Fathers You Need To Put On Your Reading List
Big names like Thomas Aquinas and St. Augustine of Hippo are go-tos if you want to do some spiritual and theological reading. But why not add some variety to your spiritual diet by turning to some heavy-hitters from the East? These Church Fathers haven’t quite made as big an impact in the Latin world as …
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