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6 days ago · From the Catholic Encyclopedia: “It gives consolation in spiritual trials. The name of Jesus reminds the sinner of the prodigal son’s father and of the good Samaritan; it recalls to the just the suffering and death of the innocent Lamb of God.
6 days ago · Latest. Cardinal Rueda: With trust placed in Jesus, you can face the most adverse situations. Jul 4, 2024. The Christian who places his trust in the cross and resurrection of Christ can face the...
2 days ago · Here are 12 things to know and share… 1) When did St. Francis live? He was born in 1181 or 1182 (we’re not sure), and he died in 1226. He thus lived to be only 44 or 45 years old. He was born — and he died — in Assisi, Italy, which is somewhat near Rome. You can read about Assisi here. 2) How did he get the name “Francis?”
3 days ago · Jesus (born c. 6–4 bce, Bethlehem—died c. 30 ce, Jerusalem) was a religious leader revered in Christianity, one of the world’s major religions. He is regarded by most Christians as the Incarnation of God.
4 days ago · Meaning, Christmas already existed by 354 AD. This is confirmed by the document from 204 AD cited above.] For Christianity the Feast of Christmas acquired its definitive form in the fourth century when [Roman pagans stopped celebrating] the Roman Feast of the Sol invictus, the invincible sun.
6 days ago · According to church historian Frederick Holweck, writing in the Catholic Encyclopedia, Justin Martyr, Irenaeus, and Cyril of Jerusalem developed the idea of Mary as the New Eve, drawing comparison to Eve, while yet immaculate and incorrupt — that is to say, not subject to original sin.
