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EUCHARIST  

A compact, easy to understand guide on the Catholic sacrament of the Eucharist.

This discussion of the Eucharist unpacks Jesus' teaching and unfolds the mystery of the Eucharist in the celebration of the Catholic Mass.

On August 8, 1910, Pope St. Pius X issued the decree for Quam Singulari, which allowed a child who had attained the age of reason (about seven years of age) to receive the sacrament of Penance and to receive the Holy Eucharist.

A letter to Marilyn Manson on the Eucharist

It has been revealed to me through Jesus that I am physically and spiritually becoming more Him each time I receive Him in the Holy Eucharist.

On the harvest festivals they brought their thanksgiving offerings of the Sacred Bounty of the Sacred Land to the Temple in Jerusalem...

Although faith has a major place in the Christian faith, it does not have to be a blind faith. By looking at the events and people of history, we can find reasons to support our faith.

Lutherans and Catholics agree on a lot of the same issues, such as the Bible as a main source of doctrine, Christ as our savior, baptism, and sin. However the main issues that they disagree with are...

Many people associate the Catholic religion and beliefs to be non-Christian, because of not knowing different things about it. Although the Catholic religion is considered to be Christ's true church, many people just don't know the facts about this religion.

A new Canto written in supplement to Dante's Inferno, between cantos 14 and 15, depicting the violent punishment of the sacriligious, a sub-group of the violent against God.

Mexico City lawmakers will not be excommunicated for legalizing abortion even though church teachings say otherwise!

This year's Good Friday I am reminded of two passages from the Gospels about Our Lord's Crucifixion.

The Protestant and Catholic religions share the same core belief that Jesus Christ died and rose for our sins. The two religions are all part of Christianity, so why not combine the two church services?

"Remember, remember the fifth of November / the gunpowder, treason and plot, / I see of no reason why gunpowder treason / Should ever be forgot..." This traditional rhyme that commemorates Guy Fawkes and his failed 'Gunpowder Plot.'

Catholics often get a bad reputation because non-Catholics form theories about them that are completely false and portray these theories to other Christians. I'm setting the record straight for those who think they know the truth and are mistaken.

A list of common misconceptions and questions about Christian Science cleared up and answered.

Digestive problems may be caused by an allergy to gluten, a protein found in wheat

A brief overview of the Catholic sacraments of holy order and matrimony.

A compact, easy to understand guide on the Catholic sacraments of baptism and confirmation.

Catholics consider themselves to be members of the oldest Christian church.

Lutherans, Catholics, Baptists, Methodists, Presbyterians...the various branches within Christianity are many.

I had the experience of a lifetime today and I am not sure how to describe it.

Touched by a vision of Angels

While the Catholic Church is not the only Christian denomination, it would argue it is certainly historically the first. Despite recent setbacks it continues to occupy a pivotal place in Christianity

Complete instructions and suggestions for an Easter devotional craft.

Many of the Catholics who avoid going to confession say it's not because they don't believe in it. Their problem is they don't know how to go about it.

Mikhail Bulgakov was a downtrodden result of Soviet Censorship. In The Master and Margarita he wrote of the absolutist views that created such a state and rejected them via his re imagining of the Gospel through the eyes of Pontius Pilate.

Spirituality seems to be growing, but church attendance is down. Churches are reaching out to youth and others today to bring them back to the fold and enhance their spiritual life.

An investigation on current United States laws governing peyote cacti, and how these laws have created discrimination instead of avoiding it.

Luther began his ecclesiastical career as an Augustinian Monk in the Roman Catholic Church. Consequently, Luther was initially loyal to the papacy, and even after many theological conflicts, he attempted to bring about his reconciliation with the Church.

A brief overview of the history and meaning behind the celebration on communion. Seeks to answer the purpose of the communion mean: eating Christ's body (transubstantiation), symbolizing Christ's sacrifice, or a symbolic celebration with physical implications?

Christmas Eve is a great time to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas. If you are looking for a church in the Milwaukee area here are some suggestions.

This article provides information for those wanting to worship during the holiday season in San Diego.

This article provides information for those seeking a place of worship during the holidays.

Chicago's historical churches are open to the public. Join the congregations of one of these architectural jewels to celebrate the birth of the Savior.

New York City has a large selection of churches of every denomination and most of them have services on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Educated people are turning to psychics more and more. The psychic lines are busier than ever and it's a multi-billion dollar a year industry. Many psychics are getting paid high five and six figure salaries a year. Are psychics the new clergy?

A close, albeit brief, culture study of a Catholic Mass

Medieval female ascetics seem to have exhibited strikingly similar psychological and physica symptoms to that of anorexia, which they related to their religious devotion. This paper explores Catherine of Siena as one of these "holy anorectics."

Backed by the College of Cardinals, the Vatican has authorized a number of new guidelines for practicing Roman Catholics in hopes of bolstering their rapidly declining numbers.

This paper is an upper-level English/Literature paper exploring the ways female spiritual/religious writers use food metaphors in Medieval writing. Touches on the role of women in religious life as represented by texts.

Ggantija Temples in Xaghra, Gozo, are one of the most important and mysterious archaeological sites in the world.

I wrote this in wonder and thanks for a gift of Grace that came clearly, gently and truly, exactly on time.

This article contains a brief history of the leaders of the Protestant Reformation of the 16th century.

The Catacombs of Rome served primarily for burials and commemorative services for the dead, both Jewish and Christian. To the contrary, there is no evidence to support the romantic notion that Christians or even Jews worshipped in the catacombs.

A brief summary of the spread of Christianity from the time of the Book of Acts until the 20th century

Art has always been a vehicle for people to express their ideas, their beliefs, their values and themselves. Throughout time it has been used to serve a myriad of varying objectives ranging from decoration to education to pure expression of ideas.

Ever wonder how Christmas is celebrated in other parts of the world or why Santa Claus gives out presents on the celebration of Christ's Birthday?

The adaptation of Roman antiquity with the implementation of pagen Celtic styles proves to be crucial in identifying the concept of Irish identity when exploring the Book of Kells.

During the 16th century a movement swept through the Christian provinces of the European continent. This movement began as a conflict between the newly emerging nation-states, and the local governments they hoped to incorporate in their fold.