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Bahai 4

Bahai 4 eventually disappeared from the scene. In the early 20th century Baha'i missionary efforts began to take hold in Western lands. Abdul Baha himself was able to personally promote…

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Candles

Candles CANDLES BASIC R.C. BELIEF The beeswax used in candles typifies the purity of Christ. Candles are used in every Mass, and are blessed at a special ceremony on February…

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Churching

Churching CHURCHING BASIC R.C. BELIEF The name officially given to the custom known as "churching" is "Blessing after childbirth." It was suggested by the rite of legal purification of Jewish…

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Character

Character CHARACTER BASIC R.C. BELIEF Character is the invisible, indellible mark imprinted on the soul at Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Orders. Theologians commonly teach that this character remains on the…

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Divorce

Divorce DIVORCE BASIC R.C. BELIEF According to Roman Catholic Teaching, the State has the power to regulate marriages, but no power to grant divorce. This is still the backbone of…

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Apostles Creed

Apostles Creed APOSTLES' CREED BASIC R.C. BELIEF "I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of Heaven and Earth, and in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord; Who was…

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