This instruction covers the following: Liturgical formation of Clerics and Faithful Vernacular translation of liturgical texts The Rite of the Mass Other Sacraments and the Sacramentals Divine Office Proper Construction of Churches and Altars
This document discusses the final article of the baptismal Creed dealing with "life everlasting."
Pope John Paul II This broad-ranging document on the family is a guide for families and those who minister to them. It includes sections on the importance of the family, dangers faced by families, educational rights and responsibilities, pastoral care, morality and theology.
A source-book of theological and historical passages from the Christian writings of the Pre-Nicene and Nicene eras selected and translated by William A. Jurgens, H.E.D. Volume 1: the Pre-Nicene and Nicene eras; Volume 2: the Post-Nicene era through St. Jerome; Volume 3: St. Augustine to the end …
This new edition presents more material from more of the Fathers. Also new with this edition is a section on selected Mothers of the Church, holy women from Christian antiquity.
Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation of His Holiness Pope John Paul II Reconciliation and Penance in the Mission of the Church Today "To speak of reconciliation and penance is for the men and women of our time an invitation to rediscover, translated into their own way of speaking, the very words with which our savior and teacher Jesus Christ began his preaching: 'Repent, and believe in the …
From time to time, all Catholics have them: nagging questions about church life, often prompted by some personal encounter or challenging situation: - Is a layperson allowed to preach a homily? - Is a pastor required to report to someone regarding parish finances, or is he on his own? - It seems like the parish council is running your parish. Does it have the authority to do so? - Must a child …
This document from Vatican II describes the duties and responsibilities of the laity in their mission within the Church. Sections Include: Introduction I: The Vocation Of The Laity To The Apostolate II: Objectives III: The Various Fields Of The Apostolate IV: The Various Forms Of The Apostolate V: External Relationships VI: Formation For The Apostolate Exhortation Footnotes
Pope John Paul II This letter contains the Pope's thoughts on the Rosary as well as his historic proclamation of the new Mysteries of Light which were added to the Rosary following the promulgation of this document. Topics include: The popes and the Rosary Reasons to pray the Rosary The theology of the Rosary How to pray the Rosary
The Church Teaches - Documents of the Church in English Translation Jesuit Fathers Of St. Mary's 354 pages of famous dogmatic Church pronouncements: The Athanasian Creed, Oath against Modernism, Interpretation of Sacred Scripture, Condemnation of the Modernists, Papal Infallibility, etc. Fully indexed; excellent reference!
Salvifici Doloris On the Christian Meaning of Human Suffering Apostolic Letter of John Paul II
In 1997, eight different Vatican Congregations co-authored this document concerning problems with the bluring of the distinction between the lay faithful and the ordained priesthood, primarily in liturgical matters. Among other things addressed were the use of extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist, the preaching of homilies and the proper minister for the sacraments. The document is divided …
In his second encyclical letter, Pope Benedict XVI shows us that although modern man has tried to place his hopes in science or politics, our real and only hope is in God, whose kingdom is present wherever he is loved and wherever his love reaches us. Through our prayers and sufferings, the pope says, Christians can learn to become hope-filled people.
The Pontifical Council for the Family This document is the result of an extensive study of the now-common practice of "de facto" unions that have been taking the place of marriage for a large number of people. The document contains sections on the effects of de facto unions on the family and society, the difference between marriage and de facto unions and how Christians should respond to …
This is the Encyclical Letter of His Holiness Pope Leo XIII on Freemasonry, April 20, 1884. It discusses the beliefs of Freemasons and how they affect the Church.
(en Espanol) Pope Benedict teaches that the Eucharist finds its source within the wellspring of love that is the Trinity, the love that is so abundantly expressed in Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross and in the new life of the Holy Spirit that flows into the hearts of those who participate in his sacrifice and receive him in Communion. The Holy Father also shows how the Eucharist is the …
In 1998 Pope John Paul II issued the following document which added penalties to the codes of canon law of both Eastern and Western churches concerning dissent from Catholic doctrine. The document also contains the profession of faith and oath of fidelity that all who hold a position in the Church based on Canon 833 n. 5-8 are supposed to take. The document is divided into the following …
This instruction contains the following: The Meaning and Value of the Enclosure of Nuns The Enclosure of Nuns Perseverance in Fidelity Associations and Federations
This letter includes the following: Christian Prayer in the Light of Revelation Erroneous Ways of Praying The Christian Way to Union with God Questions of Method Psychological-Corporal Methods "I am the Way"
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