Luther started the Reformation in the 16th century. But many of the aspects that were reformed by Luther created division between the Catholic and the Protestant Churches and still continues to create division among the Protestant Churches. Here are the main aspects of differences: Understanding of the Bible: The Read more…
Difference in Principles of Faith The Catholics and the Protestant Churches believe and worship in one God, Three Persons existing as Father, Son and the Holy Spirit. However, the principles of faith are different. The painful division between the Roman Catholics and the Protestants began five hundred years ago, when Read more…
In the Gospel reading today, Jesus invites Himself to Zacchaeusâ house. The reading indicates Jesus was initially going to pass through Jericho, but something changed his mind and he calls out to Zacchaeus in his perch. You can picture this in your mind, Zacchaeus, short in stature has climbed the Read more…
For some time, I was thinking why many people who have been baptized Catholics have been pulled or attracted towards Churches of other denominations. It was because they are ignorant of the unique doctrines of the Catholic faith. Ignorance of most of the Catholics about their own doctrines has been Read more…
Last week I shared with you, how we could create a heavenly atmosphere in the Church by praying and singing together. All of us, who come to the Church for Mass on Sundays, Festive Days and weekdays, come with good intention to participate in the Mass. Hence, here below I Read more…
The Second Vatican Council, through the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, instructs us that all those who actively assist at the Holy Mass should be properly taught the meaning and importance of their roles. It is for this reason, that the council states, âPastors of souls must zealously strive to Read more…
The Apostles ask Jesus to increase their faith in the Gospel passage today. Jesus responds that even with a small amount of faith we can accomplish amazing things. We all too often believe we canât do big things; we are simple followers of Jesus without the power to amaze. I Read more…
Last week, I wrote âActive Participationâ requires that our mind and heart are alert and engaged during the Mass, the Eucharistic celebration. Hence, active participation in the Mass involves our conscious presence, praying, singing and acting in union with the whole assembly. Conscious presence also means listening with attention and Read more…
We come to Church on weekends in order to participate in the Mass and be filled with the blessings of Our Holy Redeemer, Jesus Christ. I always wonder, how many of Godâs people, who come to Church on weekends, take active participation in the Mass. The General Instruction of the Read more…
Having returned from my vacation, I would like to state that I am very much pleased, indeed, to serve you all. When I heard you greeting me saying, âWelcome backâ with a smiling face, while leaving the Church after Mass, last weekend, I felt energized to commit myself to serve Read more…