Doctrinal Focus

The Church

  • At Baptism, we are welcomed into God's family, the Church. [CCC. 804]
  • God speaks to us through his Church. [CCC. 100]
  • Liturgy
  • The presence of Jesus is reflected in the liturgical symbols of light and water.
  • In liturgy, we gather, listen and respond to God's Word.
  • Sunday is a special day for Christians who gather together to celebrate the Eucharist. [CCC. 1193]

General Articles

  • The Lamb, in Early Christian Symbolism | Maurice M. Hassett Transcribed by Michael C. Tinkler [Catholic Encyclopedia, 1913]
    One of the few Christian symbols dating from the first century is that of the Good Shepherd carrying on His shoulders a lamb or a sheep, with two other sheep at his side. Between the first and the fourth century eighty-eight frescoes of this
  • Baptism Bridges the Chasm Between Our World and GOD's | Mary Beth Bonacci [Arlington Catholic Herald, 1995]
    "At some point Christ entered your lives and invited you to a greater awareness of your baptismal consecration; with God;s grace and the help of a believing community you grew in understanding of your Christian identity and your rol
  • Questions and Answers on the Eucharist | Provided by The Catholic Bishops' Conference of Pennsylvania [United States Catholic Conference, 2003]
    Our faith teaches us that what we proclaim in the Eucharist, Christ's death and resurrection, is also made present in that very action by the power of God's love and goodness. This is the heart of our faith in the sacrament we call the Eucharist, the
  • The Fourth Cup - the Sacrament of the Eucharist | Scott Hahn [Catholic Information Network, 2001]
    How it is that Christ in the Last Supper and in the Eucharist offers himself up as the new covenant Passover, and how the Eucharist and the Old Testament Passover are in a sense two sides of the same coin?
  • Baptism Saves us from Slavery to Sin | Pope John Paul II [L'Osservatore Romano, 1997]
    "Baptism frees man from original sin and forgives his sins, saves him from slavery to evil and is a sign of his rebirth in the Holy Spirit, it imparts to him a new life", the Holy Father said during the Mass he celebrated in the Sistine Chapel on Sun
  • Baptism Is Foundation Of Communion | John Paul II [Vatican, 1998]
    The Holy Father's General Audience Address of April 15, 1998 in which he continues his catechesis on Jesus Christ and the Great Jublilee, the 12th in the series.
  • Priest, Sacrifice and Eucharist | Msgr. Peter Elliott [Published by permission of Msgr. Peter Elliott, 2001]
    Linking Catholic doctirines, and showing the interdependence of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, the Priesthood, and the Holy Eucharist.
  • The Holy Eucharist is the Whole Christ | Rev. John A. Hardon, S.J. [Soul Magazine, 1994]
    The most fundamental question to ask about the Blessed Sacrament is, "Who is the Holy Eucharist?" And the correct answer is: The Holy Eucharist is Jesus Christ.
  • Bible Proves Real Presence of Christ in Eucharist | Rev. Daniel Maher [Provided Courtesy of: Eternal Word Television Network, 2003]
    A detailed article examining biblical evidence for the real presence.
  • Priest and Eucharist | Msgr. Peter Elliott [Msgr. Peter Elliott, 2001]
    Looking at the priesthood from the point of view of the Eucharistic mystery.
  • The Life of Saint Joseph of Cupertino | Friar Christopher J.Sharrock O.F.M. Conv [Society of Saint Peter Canisius, 1985]
    The extraordinary life of St Joseph of Cupertino
  • Catholic Symbols | Tracey Rowland [kwl.com.au, 2002]
    A List of Catholic Symbols and a short description of their meanings.
  • Padre Pio's Message for Today | Peter Dwan [Society of St Peter Canisius, 0]
    Many think that saintly souls, especially those who have received remarkable gifts such as prophecy and healing, are to be admired rather than emulated.
  • The Place of Images in Roman Catholicism | Fr. Paul Stenhouse MSC [Annals Australia, 0]
    Examining the role of images in Catholicism

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