Intention INTENTION BASIC R.C. BELIEF This doctrine, which was hotly debated for centuries, states that in certain cases, an ordained priest may conduct all the sacramental forms, yet inwardly withhold…

Indulgences INDULGENCES BASIC R.C. BELIEF The remission in whole or in part of the temporal punishment due for sins which have been forgiven. The gaining of these and other credits…

Immaculate Conception IMMACULATE CONCEPTION BASIC R.C. BELIEF In 1854, Pius IX defined this dogma as follows - "Through a special grace given by God, and anticipating the redemptive work of…

Host HOST BASIC R.C. BELIEF The Sacred Host (a thin round wafer), blessed by a priest, is the entire Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ under the appearance…

Growth Of Islam in the UK The ÿfollowing ÿcommentary was taken from the Christian_Net ÿecho (an international Fidonet bulletin board echo) SUBJECT: GROWTH OF ISLAM IN UK Greetings ÿKevin. ÿÿI…

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…