Catechismal References to: Veneration of Mary CCC 2675 Beginning with Mary’s unique cooperation with the working of the Holy Spirit, the Churches developed their prayer to the holy Mother of God, centering it on the person of Christ manifested in his mysteries. In countless hymns and antiphons expressing this prayer, two movements usually alternate with [...]
Catechism: Veneration of Mary, not adoration
Catechismal References to: Veneration of Mary CCC 971 All generations will call me blessed: "The Church’s devotion to the Blessed Virgin is intrinsic to Christian worship." The Church rightly honors "the Blessed Virgin with special devotion. From the most ancient times the Blessed Virgin has been honored with the title of ‘Mother of God,’ to [...]
Catechism: Veneration of Mary in the liturgical year
Catechismal References to: Veneration of Mary CCC 1172 In celebrating this annual cycle of the mysteries of Christ, Holy Church honors the Blessed Mary, Mother of God, with a special love. She is inseparably linked with the saving work of her Son. In her the Church admires and exalts the most excellent fruit of redemption [...]
Catechism: Liturgical feasts of Mary
Catechismal References to: Veneration of Mary CCC 2043 The fourth precept ("You shall observe the days of fasting and abstinence established by the Church") ensures the times of ascesis and penance which prepare us for the liturgical feasts and help us acquire mastery over our instincts and freedom of heart. The fifth precept ("You shall [...]
Catechism: Faith concerning the veneration of Mary based on faith concerning Christ
Catechismal References to: Veneration of Mary CCC 487 What the Catholic faith believes about Mary is based on what it believes about Christ, and what it teaches about Mary illumines in turn its faith in Christ. Link to this: html Link to this: forum Excerpts from the Catechism of the Catholic Church are provided courtesy [...]
Catechism: Right to receive holy orders given to no one
Catechismal References to: Who may receive the sacrament of Holy Orders CCC 1578 No one has a right to receive the sacrament of Holy Orders. Indeed no one claims this office for himself; he is called to it by God. Anyone who thinks he recognizes the signs of God’s call to the ordained ministry must [...]
Catechism: Holy Orders – Married permanent deacons
Catechismal References to: Who may receive the sacrament of Holy Orders CCC 1579 All the ordained ministers of the Latin Church, with the exception of permanent deacons, are normally chosen from among men of faith who live a celibate life and who intend to remain celibate "for the sake of the kingdom of heaven." Called [...]
Catechism: Holy Orders – Discipline in force in the Eastern Churches
Catechismal References to: Who may receive the sacrament of Holy Orders CCC 1580 In the Eastern Churches a different discipline has been in force for many centuries: while bishops are chosen solely from among celibates, married men can be ordained as deacons and priests. This practice has long been considered legitimate; these priests exercise a [...]
Catechism: Holy Orders – A man called by God
Catechismal References to: Who may receive the sacrament of Holy Orders CCC 1578 No one has a right to receive the sacrament of Holy Orders. Indeed no one claims this office for himself; he is called to it by God. Anyone who thinks he recognizes the signs of God’s call to the ordained ministry must [...]
Catechism: Holy Orders – A celibate baptized man (in the Latin Church)
Catechismal References to: Who may receive the sacrament of Holy Orders CCC 1579 All the ordained ministers of the Latin Church, with the exception of permanent deacons, are normally chosen from among men of faith who live a celibate life and who intend to remain celibate "for the sake of the kingdom of heaven." Called [...]