Monthly Archives: October 2012

Good Friday GOOD FRIDAY BASIC R.C. BELIEF The traditional day upon which Jesus died, and hence it is given great importance. It is observed as a day of fasting and…

New Age Occultism Fri, Dec 11, 1992 1:35:46 PM I am reminded of the book "Life, the Universe, and Everything" by Douglas0 Adams. In this book, a civilization creates a…

Mediator MEDIATOR BASIC R.C. BELIEF Jesus is the one mediator between God and man, but that lesser mediation can be undertaken by Mary and the saints (I Timothy 2:5). CHRISTIAN…

Licit LICIT Lawful, permitted. A Sacrament may be valid but not licit (accomplishing a sacramental effect but contrary to the laws of the Church, as in some mixed marriages).

Jehovahs Witnesses And The Dei JEHOVAH'S WITNESS AND THE DEITY OF CHRIST by WALTER MARTIN The Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of Jehovah's Witnesses, has always taught from its inception…

Impediments To Marriage IMPEDIMENTS TO MARRIAGE BASIC R.C. BELIEF Diriment impediments are those that render a marriage null and void. They are: solemn vow of chastity, close blood relationship, some…

Immaculate Heart Of Mary IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY BASIC R.C. BELIEF This devotion was initiated by St. John Eudes in the 17th century, but didn't receive much recognition until the…

Holy See HOLY SEE The term "Holy See" means the Pope and all the offices through which he administers the affairs of the church.

Holy Oil HOLY OIL BASIC R.C. BELIEF The ceremonial application of oil for a sacramental or religious blessing is called anointing. Oil is used liberally in the Roman Catholic Church.…

Fitness FITNESS BASIC R.C. BELIEF From PURGATORY, Catholic Information Society, Imp. John Whealon, page 10. "In demonstrating the reasonableness of a doctrine, theologians use what they call an `argument of…