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Day 40 – Miraculous 54 Day Rosary Novena
Joyful Mysteries (Prayer of Thanksgiving) Say “Trinitarian Formula” then recite the “Apostle’s Creed, the “Queen of the Holy Rosary (Thanksgiving),” One “Our Father,” three “Hail Marys” First Mystery: The Annunciation Biblical Verse: And coming in, he said to her, “Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you.” Luke 1:28 Prayer We offer Thee, O Lord [...]
Messianic Prophecy: The coming eternal kingdom of the Messiah:
Messianic Prophecy: The coming eternal kingdom of the Messiah: Prophecy: Then the sovereignty, the dominion and the greatness of all the kingdoms under the whole heaven will be given to the people of the saints of the Highest One; His kingdom will be an everlasting kingdom, and all the dominions will serve and obey Him.’ [...]
Who is Barnabas?
Who is Barnabas: Barnabas, whose real name was Joses, was a friend and coworker of the apostle Paul. Following Paul’s conversion to Christianity, the other disciples and apostles were justifiably reluctant to accept Paul (then “Saul”) due to his history of persecuting Christians. However, Barnabas convince the other disciples and apostles that Paul did have [...]
What is Taoism?
What is Taoism: While many Taoist worship god (or gods) and ancestors, Taoism (or Daoism) is officially considered nontheistic. Much like Confucianism, Taoism arose in China during a time of political and social chaos. In fact, Taoism arose side-by-side with Confucianism. Independently, the two are considered philosophies and not religions. However, when the two philosophies [...]
Why won’t God heal amputees?
Why won’t God heal amputees: A popular question being asked is: “If God can heal the sick, why doesn’t he heal amputees?” Such a question is a perfectly reasonable question. Unfortunately, it demonstrates a deeply flawed understanding of prayer. The first problem with this question is the assumption that prayer must heal. While prayer has [...]
Catechism: God transcends creation and is present to it
300 God is infinitely greater than all his works: “You have set your glory above the heavens.”156 Indeed, God’s “greatness is unsearchable”.157 But because he is the free and sovereign Creator, the first cause of all that exists, God is present to his creatures’ inmost being: “In him we live and move and have our [...]
Miraculous Medal Prayer
O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee, and for those who do not have recourse to thee, especially the enemies of the Church and those recommended to thee. Amen. Link to this: html Link to this: forum
Biblical Contradiction: Idols are forbidden or commanded:
Biblical Contradiction Explained: Idols are forbidden or commanded: Idols are forbidden: “You shall not make for yourself an idol, or any likeness of what is in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the water under the earth. Exodus 20:4 Idols are commanded: You shall make two cherubim of gold, make them of [...]
Who wrote Ephesians?
Who wrote Ephesians: Much like Colossians, and for the same reasons, the authorship of Ephesians is controversial. While Paul is the most likely author, many scholars have a difficult time explaining the unique writing style, tone, and message of Ephesians and Colossians. Generally the letters of Paul address specific areas of concern; inconsistent with the generalities [...]
Catechism: Respect for the name of Mary
Catechismal References to: Veneration of Mary CCC 2146 The second commandment forbids the abuse of God’s name, i.e., every improper use of the names of God, Jesus Christ, but also of the Virgin Mary and all the saints. Link to this: html Link to this: forum Excerpts from the Catechism of the Catholic Church are [...]