Blog about the Catholic faith
What was the church in Philippi known for? The first Christian church in Europe was founded at Philippi (built on top of a tomb of a Hellenistic hero) which had become an important early Christian centre following a visit to the city by Paul the Apostle in 49 CE. Lydia was notable as the first …
Why does Jesus compare us to sheep? God compares us to sheep in the Bible because we need His protection. We need to stick together as fellow Christians. “When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd” (Matthew 9:36 ESV). Why did Jesus …
What did Jesus do the 40 days after his resurrection? — N.G. DEAR N.G.: The Bible clearly states that after His resurrection Jesus repeatedly appeared to His disciples over a period of 40 days, and then miraculously ascended into the presence of God. The Bible says, “He was taken up before their very eyes, and …
What percent of Boston is Catholic? In Boston, New York and Pittsburgh, 36 percent of residents said they were Catholic, according to the Public Religion Research Institute’s (PRRI) 2014 study, which ranked the largest religious groups in 30 major U.S. metropolitan areas — those with populations of at least 50,000. What percent of MA is …
Does praying to God really help? Yes and no. Research consistently shows that prayer can have numerous benefits. … Clearly, people pray because it makes them feel better, or makes them feel hope, or makes them feel love, or makes them feel just a welcomed hair shy of being utterly powerless. Should I pray to …
Which church is the largest? St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, the largest church in the world.…List. Name Seville Cathedral Built 1401–1528 City Seville Denomination Catholic (Latin) Notes Largest Gothic religious building in the world. Why are there so many churches in Philadelphia? It was founded in 1947 as Temple Sinai synagogue. After World War …
Do Catholic priests have to be virgins? Do priests have to be virgins? There’s a long church history on the question of celibacy and the clergy, some of which you can see in the New Catholic Encyclopedia: bit.ly/bc-celibacy. … So no, virginity is apparently not a requirement, but a vow of celibacy is. Is celibacy …
What is the purpose of Sheol? Sheol (Sheʾōl) is a place of darkness, silence, and dust to which the spirit, or vital principle, descends at death. What is the difference between Sheol and Abaddon? In the Hebrew Bible, abaddon is used with reference to a bottomless pit, often appearing alongside the place Sheol (שְׁאוֹל Šəʾōl), …
What part of Europe is mostly Catholic? 2The European countries with the largest shares of Catholics are mostly located in southern and central Europe. For example, at least three-quarters of adults in Poland (87%), Italy (78%) and Portugal (77%) identify as Catholic, as well as majorities in Spain (60%) and Hungary (56%). What countries are …
Why are some church doors painted red? There are many reasons why church doors are painted red. For many churches, the color red symbolizes the “blood of Christ”, which is the “entry” into salvation for those who enter. … Beginning in the Middle Ages, red represented a color that denoted a place of sanctuary which …