Advent is the season of preparation for Christmas. It is a waiting period for the celebration of the anniversary of Jesus coming into the world. Here are some great ideas for you (and your family) to get into the spirit of Advent!
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During the Advent season, it’s customary in the Catholic Church to bring out their Advent candles and have an advent wreath in our homes, and parishes. This Advent Wreath usually has 4 candles which have their special significance and are gradually lit throughout the four weeks of Advent. To prepare for this season, we want
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Cremation has become an increasingly popular option for handling the remains of the deceased in modern times. However, in some religious traditions, including Catholicism, questions arise regarding the acceptability of cremation. Specifically, individuals may wonder if is cremation a sin in Catholic beliefs. In this post, we will explore the Catholic Church’s stance on cremation
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There are many roles within the Catholic Church for both ordained and non-ordained people. A non-ordained person is typically referred to as a lay person, or one who is not a member of the clergy. One who is ordained is someone who has received the sacrament of Holy Orders. Pope Cardinals Bishops Priests Religious Communities
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What happens to children of an annulled marriage is something that needs to be worked out between the two parents and the courts. What is an Annulment? An annulment is a declaration that a sacramental marriage never happened: the two people were never actually married in the eyes of the Church because certain conditions failed
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Cursing or using offensive language is something we hear pretty much around us as we hear it as a way for others to communicate. However, in religious contexts, questions arise about the moral implications of such behavior. We all know cursing is not something good, but do you ever wonder if cursing is a sin?
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Most people say that hate is a strong word; when said in a very serious manner, it is something that can give a firm negative judgment or impression towards people, and things that may affect how a person sees something permanently. Is hatred a sin? Let’s find out!
A lot of people smoke cigarettes but we also see everywhere that smoking is detrimental to our health. Isn’t that odd? What’s the deal with smoking? Is smoking a sin? Is it something that the Catholic Church completely forbids? Well, let’s dig in deeper and find out!
We all go through days where we just want to sit back, relax, do nothing and give in to laziness. Though we know laziness is not suitable for our productivity, we still somehow find ourselves in a situation wherein we choose to give in. Why is this so? Let’s dive in deeper and discuss the impacts of laziness and how it can be a sin and affect our spiritual life.
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Is Divorce a Sin in the Catholic Church? Exploring Catholic Teachings on Marriage and Divorce Divorce is a complex and emotionally charged topic that often raises questions about its moral implications within various religious traditions. In Catholicism, the question of is divorce a sin arises due to the Church’s teachings on the indissolubility of marriage.