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1. Unique Baby Christening or Baptism Gifts Create Memorable Keepsakes October 20, 2008 Baby christening gift are special in the life of a child, not only because they offer unique inspirational values and gels the family together, but also because it is the first step of Catholicism towards which the baby moves. Christening and Baptism are two terms that are used interchangeably. While baptizing is a sacrament in the Catholic Church, christening can be used instead of baptizing also. Christening, by the way, also refers to the process of giving the baby a Christian name. Some other religions also baptize and christen babies, with term such as anointing and baby dedication g... (read more) Author: Caroline Miller

2. Christian Denomination September 25, 2008 Christians can be classified into a number of denominations like Episcopalian, assemblies of god, eastern orthodoxy, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, Roman Catholicism, and southern Baptist. Individuals and churches within each denomination often hold dissimilar beliefs. Evangelical Christian group generally believe in repenting and asking for forgiveness of sin. Evangelical Christian group generally believe that bible is god’s inspired word and is the basis of truth. Most Christians believe that if they do not repent their sins and trust the wording of Jesus, will go to hell. Mainline... (read more) Author: Brayan Peter

3. Why Christians Practice Buddhism March 20, 2008 Thomas Merton, famous Catholic monk belonging to the cloistered Trappist tradition (Order of Cistercians of the strict observance), once said that he wanted, "to become as good a Buddhist as I can." Before he converted to Catholicism at age twenty-three, he read about Christian mysticism. He read works such as Augustine's "Confessions" and Thomas a Kempis' "The Imitation of Christ," and other books that subconsciously embedded within him a taste of directly experiencing God through the process of negation. After ordaining as a monk, Merton was interested only in Catholicism ... (read more) Author: e. Raymond Rock

4. What Does "I Am A Christian" Mean? January 18, 2008 When we say that we are a Christian, or Buddhist, Jew, Muslim, or Hindu, what does that mean? When I was a faith-based Christian, it meant that I believed. I believed in God, Jesus, the Church, and I believed in Catholicism. I was proud of being a Catholic. It didn't matter whether my beliefs had any logical or scientific support, I simply believed, and that was good enough for me. After all, how could humankind's puny science or logic ever stand up to God's word? As a matter of fact, I believed so strongly that when my belief was challenged, I was ready to defended it with my life. I be... (read more) Author: e. Raymond Rock

5. Touring the Vatican, Expanding Religion! December 04, 2007 When you’re in Rome, there are places that you can’t definitely miss. One of them is the Vatican. Considered to be the smallest country in the world, the Vatican holds numerous special collections and buildings that tell so much about the beginning and struggle of Roman Catholicism—and how the religion has helped shape the world. Two Kinds of Vatican Tours There are different kinds of Vatican tours, but commonly, you can choose between private and group tours. Private Vatican Tours are just for you and your party. You will get the privilege to tour the Vatican with your own persona... (read more) Author: Paolo Pedica

6. An introduction to Roman Catholicism October 18, 2007 Catholic is a Greek word derived from word “universal”, in it most fundamental form, to be Catholic means you belong to the universal church, this is a theory, including all of Christianity. However, due to the many breaks, which snowed under the history of the Christian faith, Roman Catholicism has of necessity urbanized a more definite meaning. Roman Catholicism has been recognized as Christian Church in full unity with the Bishop of Rome, or else acknowledged as the Pope in the Vatican. It is one of the eldest Christian churches in survival, and presently the chief body of ordered rel... (read more) Author: Monish mohan

7. How Do You See God March 28, 2007 How we see God indicates the depth of our spiritual understanding. From an image of a bearded grandfather with long gray hair, emerging from clouds surrounded by sunbeams, to the ineffable, to no belief at all; these are a few of our ideas about God. As children, we are completely dependent on our parents for physical and psychological support – our parents are our Gods. As we get older, the deification of our parents falls a little flat as we realize their fallibilities – and we naturally search for something more secure to fill the void. If our parents have already introduced us to reli... (read more) Author: e. Raymond Rock

8. The Zen Master and the Cat March 21, 2007 The Zen Master gave a talk in the candlelight the next evening to the assembled students in the zendo. “Understand that it is the calm mind which aids and supports the development of wisdom, and the extent to which it aids wisdom depends on the strength of the calm mind. Calmness can be coarse, adequate or refined, and will thereby promote wisdom that is likewise coarse, adequate, or refined. Therefore, it is in your best interests to develop a calm mind to the highest degree possible without becoming attached to the calmness. If we become attached, which is easy to do because of the peac... (read more) Author: e. Raymond Rock

9. The End of the World March 21, 2007 The end of the world is coming. Scientists say that the sun will flare out in the future and envelope our entire solar system and all of its planets, burning them to a crisp! This sort of thing is happening now in other parts of our universe, so it’s not unusual, The earth is not unique. This planet we call home is a tiny dot revolving around a star, and this star is merely one of billions of suns clustered in a single galaxy. Multiply this one galaxy by uncountable billions of galaxies in possibly uncountable trillions of universes and the mind must take pause. Who can know what other unimagi... (read more) Author: e. Raymond Rock

10. A Guide for Choosing Catholic Gifts November 16, 2006 As an individual who has been a devout and a loyal believer in Catholicism for pretty much my whole life, it's really only natural that all of my family and friends for the most part share in my beliefs. This is comforting on many levels, and helps reinforce my faith all the more. What's more than that, because they value the same holidays and special occasions that I do, and we share the same reason is affiliations, I think it's reasonable to believe that they'll appreciate receiving Catholic gifts to mark special occasions. It's getting increasingly more difficult for me to find retail ... (read more) Author: Morgan Hamilton

11. Gerard Manley Hopkins November 10, 2006 Gerard Manley Hopkins was born in England in respective family with successful business of his father. It gave him the opportunity to gain very good education which improved and perfected his natural talent. Being very delicate person in nature Hopkins began writing as early as his study at college. His early poetry was easy and light and assessed well by college teachers. The Hopkins’ life greatly changed after his converting into Catholicism under the influence of John Henry Newman in 1866. He was completely devoted to the Catholic Church and decided to become a priest. By that time he burnt... (read more) Author: Sharon White

12. A Review of Catholic Gifts October 31, 2006 As someone who has been a devout practitioner of Catholicism for as long as I've been breathing, it stands to reason that many of my family and friends are Catholics as well. People always gravitated to those who share similar values. This is comforting on many levels, and helps reinforce my faith all the more. In addition, these are the people that I really care about and cherish in my life and I know what they hold dear. For the most part, because I know them so well, I can be sure that they'll appreciate receiving Catholic gifts on special occasions. It's becoming increasingly difficul... (read more) Author: Morgan Hamilton

13. The Origins of Rome July 22, 2006 From romantic visions of gladiators to the mysteries of the Da Vinci Code and the Roman Catholic Church, no city is more interesting than Rome. The Origins of Rome At the heart of the country of Italy is the city of Rome. From being the center of an empire to now being the seat of Catholicism, Rome always has been and will be an important part of the world's culture. How did it come to pass that one small city took the world by storm? Here are some facts about Rome that can help to explain its importance and influence on the rest of the country, Europe and the world. Rome start... (read more) Author: Richard Monk

14. France at the Forefront of Europe June 27, 2006 France was and still is one of the powerful countries in Europe. Through its history, its political position, the economy and not last the tradition in culture, France is what we see today. With a population of 60 million of which 76% is urban population. Most of the population practices Catholicism (about 90%) as religion, whilst other popular religions include Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. Regarding the political system, France is a Republic which Constitution dates from 1958. The President of the Republic is the Head of State, chief of the Armies and has an executive power. He is elec... (read more) Author: ALison White

15. The Fear Of Ouija Boards - And How To Overcome It May 30, 2006 Timeline Of Common 'Belief' And Seat Of Our Fear Before the Ouija Board was invented, for guidance or assurance, those in need of consultation from the spirit realms usually visited a seer or, before then, a witch. What was once a common and everyday practice soon became outlawed and was driven underground due to the ever growing control of Catholicism. The Catholic religion was - and still is - the spiritual arm of the might of Rome back then and so, to contest that religion in actuality, really meant contesting the mighty Romans. Naturally, this was not advisable. It was through t... (read more) Author: Bob Daulby

16. Patron Saint Medals April 24, 2006 A saint medal, to devout Catholics, is like a photograph of a beloved friend or relative, a reminder of someone we love and know loves us. We finger these medals in much the same way as we touch the frame of a portrait, as a sign of affection or devotion to the person portrayed. Those cherished photographs are as unique as the people they represent. If we could peek into people’s wallets, we would see a diverse collection of characters smiling out from the pictures: camera shy children, busy working mothers, and confidant businessmen to name a few. The holy people depicted in saint medals are... (read more) Author: Beverly Roberts

17. Venezuela Culture March 13, 2006 Venezuela is known for its easy-going, fun-loving, good-natured natured people. The Venezuelan history dates back to early days when rugged settlers tamed the local populace of llanos. Most of the Venezuelans are descendants of a mix of Indian, African and European roots. A very small minority is fully white, black or Indian. Roman Catholicism is the dominant religion, though one can find ethnic religious groups amongst the Amerindians. The ancient population of Venezuela consisted of three main groups, the Carib, Arawak and the Chibcha. They were basically hunters and also practiced agricult... (read more) Author: Josh Riverside

18. A Christmas History Lesson November 08, 2005 The Twelve Days of Christmas is one of the most famous Christmas carols ever written. It has been sung for a great many years, and is known the world over. To most it is a delightful hymn, but it was originally created with a very serious intent. In England between the years of 1558 and 1829, it was illegal to practice Catholicism in public or private. It was essentially a crime to be Catholic in England during those years. The Twelve Days of Christmas was written to help preserve the traditions of the Catholic faith during the years that Catholicism was banned in England. The song is ... (read more) Author: Catherine Spelling

19. Church on Sunday. . . Is it Important? May 18, 2003 Church on Sunday. . . Is it Important? Many people in the diocese of Lansing don't go to church on a weekly basis, in fact, 40% to be exact! I was listening in church today and Father was saying that when Easter or Christmas comes up, around 95% of Catholics go to church. But when those days are over, the percentage drops down to 60% again. Father also told us that on Easter this year, 1,000 people became Catholics in our Lansing diocese! They were all fired up when they learned all about Catholicism. That's why we go to church each Sunday. Every Sunday, we learn something new and it's ... (read more) Author: Kelly Redmond

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