The temptations that the devil presented to Adam, which led to the fall of mankind, and the temptations presented to Jesus, who eventually delivered mankind from the clutches of sin are similar. Though the circumstances of the temptations were different, the motive […]
The Tabernacle in the Old Testament was specifically constructed based on God’s instructions and it signified His presence amidst His people. The Tabernacle consisted of three main parts: The Outer Court, the Holy Place, and the Holy of Holies. This tabernacle has […]
According to Catholic tradition, Mother Mary is addressed as the Queen of Heaven and Earth. People often wonder can there be a Biblical basis behind this title. Let us take a look at the various scriptural references which validate Mother Mary as […]
Jesus Visits Martha and Mary – “Now as they went on their way, he entered a village; and a woman named Martha received him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to […]
During the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, through the ministry of the priest, Jesus Christ provides spiritual healing as well as the grace to endure and heal from a physical ailment. Let us the look at the various Biblical references of […]
The sacrament of “Holy Orders is the sacrament through which the mission entrusted by Christ to his apostles continues to be exercised in the Church until the end of time: thus, it is the sacrament of apostolic ministry” (CCC, 1536). Through the […]
The sacrament of the Holy Matrimony is a covenant between the husband and wife and it symbolizes the marriage of Christ and his Church. Let us look at the various Biblical references of the sacrament of marriage. Creation of Man and Woman […]
The sacrament of reconciliation is a healing sacrament through which we receive the absolution of our sins by the merits of our Lord Jesus Christ. “The blood of his son Jesus cleanses us from all sin” (1 John 1:7) Through this sacrament […]
The sacrament of confirmation completes the baptismal graces and the baptized receives an outpouring of the Holy Spirit which helps the baptized to continue their journey with Christ and His church more intimately. The sacrament of the confirmation is attributed to the […]
The sacrament of the Eucharist was instituted by Jesus during the Last Supper. Jesus instructed His disciples to eat His body and drink His blood. Let us look at the scriptural references of the Eucharist and His Real Presence. Jesus took the […]
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