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In addressing this question, we must first remember that the Sacrament of Holy Orders, like Baptism and Confirmation, is a character sacrament. Each character sacrament confers an indelible spiritual character upon the recipient. These sacraments are not repeated and are … Continued
What is the Easter duty? Our Lord Jesus Christ suffered, died, and rose for our salvation– to forgive our sins and to offer us everlasting life in Heaven. Moreover, He wanted His healing ministry of forgiveness for sin to continue through the Sacrament of Penance. On the night of the resurrection, Jesus appeared to the apostles and said ...
In the sixth century, the slanted beam symbolized the agony and struggle of our Lord during His suffering on the cross. The Gospel of St. Matthew reads, “Once again Jesus cried out in a loud voice, and then gave up His spirit. Suddenly the curtain of the sanctuary was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth quaked, boulders split, tombs ...
Since the decree “In Eminenti” of Pope Clement XII in 1738, Catholics have been forbidden to join the Masons, and until 1983, under pain of excommunication. (Please note that Freemasonry originated in England in 1717.) Scanning official documents, the Church has condemned Freemasonry and other secret societies at least 53 times since 1738 ...
Early Irish canons penalized with excommunication anyone for engaging in sorcery until forgiveness had been sought and penance performed. Pope Gregory XV (1621) declared that persons who had made a pact with the devil or practiced black magic which caused the death of another should be arrested and condemned to death by the secular court.
The Byzantine Rite, the largest Eastern Rite, is based on the Rite of St. James of Jerusalem with the later reforms of St. Basil and St. John Chrysostom. These rites employ the Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom. This parent rite comprises many rites, which are themselves highly ethnic oriented.
Masons hold that God, “the Great Architect,” founded Freemasonry, and that it had as patrons, Adam and the Patriarchs. Even Jesus is listed as “the Grand Master” of the Christian Church. They credit themselves with the building of Noah’s Ark, the Tower of Babel, the Pyramids, and Solomon’s Temple. In all, Freemasonry borrows ...
All of the electors can record the names as they are read. After the last vote is counted, the scrutineers tally the number of votes for each name. If a nominee obtains a two-thirds majority, a new Pope has been elected. Three other cardinals, the revisers certify the count.
On their own side, there is the sin, whereby they deserve not only to be separated from the church by excommunication, but also to be severed from the world by death. For it is a much graver matter to corrupt the faith which quickens the soul than to forge money, which supports temporal life.
The simple answer to the questions is, “Yes, you were right. A person cannot drive another to an abortion clinic knowing that the mother is going there to have an abortion and that an innocent unborn child is going to … Continued
