Augustine

Augustine AUGUSTINE Born 354; died 430. Controversial leader in early Christianity. Her gave Christianity a "solid philosophical foundation" because of his knowledge of Plato. His confronting the errors of Pelagianism…

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Apostolic Succession

Apostolic Succession APOSTOLIC SUCCESSION BASIC R.C. BELIEF "Christ gave His Spirit to the Apostles; they, in turn laid their hands on those who should succeed them and these again on…

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Another Gospel

Another Gospel ANOTHER GOSPEL . Satan is not an initiator but an imitator. God has an only begotten Son - the Lord Jesus, and so has Satan - "the son…

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Another Catholic Miracle

Another Catholic Miracle Another Catholic Miracle? Our good friend Joe Flowers, up in Alabama, keeps us constantly stocked with news items and new reports so we don't have to take…

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Altar Boy

Altar Boy ALTAR BOY (ACOLYTE) BASIC R.C. BELIEF Altar Boys are laymen (usually young boys) who normally perform duties of an acolyte. (CATHOLIC ALMANAC, page 270) Acolyte is the highest…

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All Saints Day

All Saints Day ALL SAINTS DAY BASIC R.C. BELIEF This festival, on November 1, is a Holyday of Obligation and commemorates all saints, canonized and uncanonized, known and unknown. By…

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Cross

Cross CROSS BASIC R.C. BELIEF The Cross is one of the most important Roman Catholic emblems, symbolizing the central mystery of Catholic belief. One must distinguish between a Cross and…

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Common Bible

Common Bible COMMON BIBLE POST VATICAN II From the VATICAN CONSTITUTION ON DIVINE REVELATION, Chapter II, para. 22: "And should the opportunity arise and the Church authorities approve, if these…

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