Paul II goes on to say that peace is a gift to which we are all entitled to. ... I respect that john Paul has be trying to unify us and get us peace in the world . he has done a lot of great thing for the catholic church and will go down in as one of the greatest popes ...
In CHRISTIFIDELES LAICI, Pope John Paul II told people around the world that: "Above all, the common outcry, which is justly made on behalf of human rights--for example, the right to health, to home, to work, to family, to culture--is false and illusory if the right to life, the most basic and fundamental right and the condition for all other personal rights, is not defended with maximum determination." In this excerpt from his document about the vocation and mission of the church and the world, Pope John Paul II reminds us of our responsibility as Catholics in the world today. ...
The Jesuits are an order of men in the Roman Catholic Church. Saint Ignatius Loyola founded this order in 1534. The official name of the Jesuit order is the Society of Jesus. Members of the Jesuit order take simple vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, and they become scholastic. The motto of...
Mary Mackillop was born on 15th January 1842 to Alexander and Flora Mackillop, and was the eldest child in the family. Both her parents were very religious people, her father having even studied for the priesthood. At the age of 14, she worked as a nursery governess and a store clerk to help her pov...
The apostle Paul, in his first letter to the Corinthians, wrote that unmarried men would be less distracted in their service to God (Roe). Paul also stated, "I want you to be free from anxieties. ... Pope John Paul II said that priests must live celibate lives and avoid scandalous behavior (Campisi). ... Paul states, "Although married is good, celibacy is better" (Roe). ... Dealing with tradition, in the New Testament, Paul VI acknowledged that it "does not openly demand celibacy" of clergy, but makes it "a free act of obedience" (Ostling). ...
(Western Civilizations Vol.2 515) The Counter-Reformation Movement was the movement within the Roman Catholic Church in the 16th and 17th centuries that tried to eliminate within that church and to respond to the Protestant Reformation.Not until Paul III became pope in 1534 did the Roman Catholic church receive the leadership it needed to coordinate these impulses and meet the challenge of the Protestants. ... Paul III, as well as his successors, also committed papal resources to military action against the Protestants. ...
" Some of these views were those of the philosopher Paul Feyerabend, whom he quoted as saying "The Church at the time of Galileo kept much more closely to reason than did Galileo himself, and she took into consideration the ethical and social consequences of Galileo's teaching too. ... " In October of 1992, Pope John Paul II conveyed disappointment and regret for the approach and treatment of the Galileo affairs. ...
Saint Lorenzo Ruiz was the first Filipino saint although his father was not Filipino unlike his mother, he was Chinese. His parents were devout Catholics. Ruiz was born on Binondo, Manila between 1600 and 1610. In his younger years, Lorenzo served at the convent of Binondo church as a sacristan. Si...
Paul cites that indulgence of same-sex lust and the perverse actions of women with women, and men with men results in punishment that, "they deserve for their wrongdoings- (1 Romans 1:26-27). ... Paul Martin, Chrétien's replacement and Canada's present Prime Minister, said that his responsibilities as a Member of Parliament "take priority over his personal religious beliefs on same-sex marriage."" ... Paul comfortingly reminds us, "No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. ...
Pope John Paul II gives an example of this in, Evangelium Vitae ("The Gospel of Life"). ... According to Pope John Paul II, the purpose of excommunication by the Catholic Church is to ensure the person understands the grave sin they have committed and this will bring them to ask for forgiveness and repentance.11 While the Catholic Church opposes abortion there are still many who view abortion as a right for every woman to decide. ... Pope John Paul II states, "Today there exists a great multitude of weak and defenseless human beings, unborn children in particular, whose fundam...
The Baroque style was popular in Germany, Italy, and France from 1600 to around 1750. Baroque refers to styles of theater, literature, architecture, and especially music. It developed from the Renaissance styles of France and Italy, making its first appearance in Rome around 1600. The style ...
Martin Luther is best known as the person who started the reformation, which lead into the protestant division of Christianity. It all started when Luther felt he didn't agree which the teachings of the Catholic Church, which dominated society at that time. He went on to write the 95 theses and na...
The notion of marriage as a sacrament and not just a contract can be traced to Saint Paul who compared the relationship of a husband and wife to that of Christ and his church (Tannahill, 1980). Paul wrote that marriage is a true sacrament and the sign of the conjugal union of Christ and his Bride, the Church (Matrimony, 1997). ...
Perhaps the greatest example of this can be examined in the life of the Apostle Paul. In Paul's missionary journeys, he established a number of churches and continually worked to spread the gospel message. ... However, Paul continually reminded Christians, and argued against the Jews, that righteousness and salvation is a gift from God, through Christ. ...
Baptism is the first of the seven sacraments. This sacrament has been undisputed in the Church since the beginning of Christian tradition. It is now celebrated as an infant as opposed to in Jesus" time when you had to be an adult. Baptism is a part of the initiation practice. Baptism is a Greek word...
The Society of Jesus, more commonly known as the Jesuits, is a society within the Roman Catholic Church that was founded in 1540 by Ignatius of Loyola and instituted by Pope Paul III. The Jesuits Main goal in the 17th century were to convert the First Nations into Jesuits. If the First Nations were ...
Ignatius of Loyola and The Jesuits Ignatius of Loyola formerly known as Inigo Lopez of Loyola founded the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in 1540. As well Pope Paul III had recognized Loyola's group as an order. The Jesuits were started by a small group of well educated men and had grown rapidly wit...
Pope John Paul II sees that the current situation not as a crisis of structures but as a crisis of confidence, the solution to which is a new appreciation of the Catholic identity (NCR). Pope John Paul II has stated that the idea of women becoming priests is too unrealistic at this point. ...
Jesus had no problems with acquainting with both males and females he had both male and female disciples, Pope John Paul II stated recently "Jesus went out of his way to include men and women disciples". ... In 1994, Pope John Paul II stated "priestly ordination is to be reserved to men alone the church has no authority whatsoever to confer priestly ordination on women" this is the leader of the Roman Catholic Church stating that women are to have a minimal role within the Catholic church and that under no circumstances should a women be allowed to be ordained. ...
The separation of Christianity was largely caused by the persecution of Christians, introduction of the feudal system, the Churches involvement in the Inquisition and the conversion of the significant figures such as Constantine and Paul. ...
There are many things that shaped and molded Europe's great history, but religion really tops the list of these factors. From the rise of Christianity, to the Reformation, Europe goes through various events that form it as it is today. When the might of the Roman Empire reached all the way to t...
The Middle Ages saw the Christian Church peak in its political and social power. So great was their influence that the era is sometimes called the Age of Faith. However the same time period brought about great turmoil within the Church and its followers. During the height of the Christian Chur...
MARY MACKILLOP Mary MacKillop is significant to Australia's large Catholic population and the strong Catholic tradition within Australian culture. However, MacKillop is not only revered for her religious work, but also her cultural contribution. Her refusal to submit to patriarchal Church authori...
In this essay, I will look at the significance of the Vatican II. I will address the need for Catholic theologians to address specific issues challenging the Roman Catholic Church and will also debate the rethinking of Catholic theology by Rahner and Kung who worked towards developing a new Catholic...
