What do we know of this wondrous mystery of three divine, distinct Persons who are one God? It is unfortunate that there is a rather prevalent and inconsiderate habit of not thinking too deeply about the Trinity. True, the doctrine can seem dauntingly confusing. It is, after all, ultimately a strict mystery.
Doctrine
The Dark Side of IVF and Genetic Selection
The cheerful glee with which IVF and genetic selection technology is presented is disturbing. Apparently, these people have failed to look beyond themselves and their own wishes and consider the moral ramifications involved in what they’re doing.
Living Now in the Hope of Eternity and The Resurrection: Are You Ready?
We profess in the Nicene Creed of the Church each Sunday: “I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.” “But are we,” wrote then Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger, “really expecting this resurrection? And eternal life?”
The Resurrection of The Dead: A Truth of The Catholic and Christian Faith
Today, I spoke to Dave about upcoming Holy Week, Easter, and the resurrection of Christ. I asked him if he believed in the resurrection. It’s a dogma of the faith. It gives us great hope for the future. Unfortunately, he shook his head “no.”
Did Christ Found a Leaderless Church?
Catholics can accept the view that Christ founded the Church on the faith of Peter. However, we reject the notion that that is all Christ intended.