WHEN WAS JESUS BORN? Why Was December 25th Chosen? WHEN WAS JESUS BORN? The birth year was not “zero,” but between 7 and 4 B. C. Dionysius Exiguus,
What is the true meaning of Christmas? A. “The name is derived from the medieval Christus Masse, the Mass of Christ” (Encyclopedia Americana). In
The Christmas story In the city of Nazareth in Galilee, there lived a young girl named Mary. She was engaged to a man named Joseph, a descendant of
The full significance of the sacraments It will be for catechesis to present the seven sacraments in a way that brings out their full meaning.
Pope Benedict XVI * First pope to resign in 600 years * Pontiff says his age means he lacks strength to do job * Pope Benedict XVI resigning on Feb.
Knowledge of God and the witness of charity The greatest contribution that Christians can make towards bringing the atheistic world to God is the
Fear Is Part of Life Fear is a gift from God, a messenger of safety so to say. Fear has many useful purposes. It could warn us so as to protect us
WHY IS MASS SAID ON AN ALTAR? The altar has a prominent place in the temples especially of religions that have sacrifice, such as the religion of the
Resisting Temptation we cannot escape suffering and temptation SO LONG as we live in this world we cannot escape suffering and temptation. Whence it
In speaking of the visitation of the Dayspring from on High, Zacharias suggested His purpose, “To give light to those who sit in darkness” (Luke