(Plain Text Version) Mary Ever Virgin The Apostles’ Creed states that Jesus was “born of the Virgin Mary.” The early Church was united in the belief that Mary was a virgin, not only when Jesus was conceived, but for her entire life. Mary’s Bodily Assumption Into Heaven At the end of her life on earth,Continue reading “The Blessed Virgin Mary, Part 3”
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The Blessed Virgin Mary, Part 2
(Plain Text Version) The Mother of God Since Jesus Christ is true God, Mary must be the Mother of God. These words may sound strange, but we need to remember that the Second Person of the Holy Trinity took on a full human nature. Suppose that someone has a Spanish father and a Japanese mother. Continue reading “The Blessed Virgin Mary, Part 2”
The Blessed Virgin Mary, Part 1
(Plain Text Version) We believe that God became Man in Jesus Christ. Jesus is the Son of God and the Son of Mary. Mary is the human link which makes us the brothers and sisters of Jesus Christ. It is only through faith that we can accept this amazing reality. We should ask God toContinue reading “The Blessed Virgin Mary, Part 1”
What Is Freedom?
(Plain Text Version) On September 23, 2021, U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi responded to a question on her support for a law which would over-ride any and all restrictions on abortion: “I believe that God has given us a free will to honor our responsibilities.” Ms. Pelosi is claiming that we don’t have to obeyContinue reading “What Is Freedom?”
True God and True Man
(Plain Text Version) If we get to know who Jesus Christ really is, many other things will be easy to understand. We will get this knowledge by learning the Church’s teachings and accepting them on Faith. Church Teaches the Truth Jesus entrusted the Apostles with the duty to spread His teachings throughout the world. ThisContinue reading “True God and True Man”
“… His Only Son…”
(Plain Text Version) We can become so used to the name of Jesus that we could forget how everything depends on Him. As we go through our days, many ideas come and go. We deal with problems. We enjoy what we like. We avoid what we don’t like. How easy it is to forget theContinue reading ““… His Only Son…””
The Feast of the Assumption
(Plain Text Version) On August 15, the Church celebrates the Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven. At the end of her life, she entered Heaven with body and soul united. We look forward to entering Heaven in the same way at the end of time. Here are a few points from a homily byContinue reading “The Feast of the Assumption”
The Apostles’ Creed
(Plain Text Version) Here Is What We Believe Why We Have a CreedFrom the earliest days of the Church, people needed a clear, simple statement of what Christians believe. Several of these statements, called Creeds, were made for various situations. The Apostles’ Creed is the one used most often. In the early Church, new membersContinue reading “The Apostles’ Creed”
St. Cyprian On Praying Together
(Plain Text Version) United In Prayer With Others, Continued In the previous article, I gave examples of Christ’s command for His people to pray together. I had the feeling that I was overlooking something. St. Cyprian To the RescueThe Teacher of peace and Master of unity did not want prayer to be made singly andContinue reading “St. Cyprian On Praying Together”
United In Prayer With Others
(Plain Text Version) When we pray, we take a step away from what is familiar and become connected to God. We need to pray alone and pray with others. Back in March we discussed personal prayer. Today let’s look at group prayer. Praying TogetherEver since God called His Chosen People together, they regularly prayed together. Continue reading “United In Prayer With Others”
St. John Bosco News and Notes 