Blessed by the Holy Spirit, all Christians are given the fruits and gifts that grant us our humanity, morality and ethics. Catholics believe that we are born with the 12 fruits of the Holy Spirit, and that the 7 gifts are first bestowed upon us at Baptism and strengthened at Confirmation. In this … [Read more...]
The Catholic Bible vs The Christian Bible
Catholics along with all other Christians are of the same faith, they also share many of the same common religious practices. As most other Christians follow the same version of the bible, we will be comparing the Catholic's version of the bible with the Protestant's version of the bible. The … [Read more...]
What Happens at a Catholic Funeral – All The Details About Funeral Mass
Steeped in traditions, rituals and customs. The Catholic funeral service draws its origins from the ancient Jewish burial practices, that were used on Jesus's body after his crucifixion. The deceased are shown respect, and their bodies are anointed prior to burial. We do this to express one's own … [Read more...]
Who Were The Three Wise Men?
When it comes to The Three Wise Men there are many conflicting beliefs and ideas as to who they were and where they came from. As well as the star that they followed or when they arrived in Bethlehem. Throughout history the details of events have changed over time. This can occur due to … [Read more...]
The Difference Between Catholic and Christian
Many people find it confusing when they try to work out what differs Christians from Catholics. Christianity is the core Abrahamic Religion that encapsulates the Catholic Church, Protestantism, the Eastern Orthodox Church, Lutheranism and Methodism, to name a few. Christian literally means … [Read more...]
A question about Pope Honorius
Lupe: Mr Salza, Thank you 1st off for your great website and many of God's blessing to you. I am debating a protestant minister that is a 7th day Adventist who recently told me that Honorius I taught the monothelite heresy so I was hoping that you could help me with his claim. I know that he never … [Read more...]
Papal Declarations on “No Salvation Outside the Church”
JF: I lead our Parish's RCIA class. I am reading your "The Biblical Basis for the Catholic Faith" book. I use what I learn from your book in our class. On Page 217 under the subtitle "No salvation outside the Catholic Church" you write "The Church teaches that no one will be saved who, knowing … [Read more...]
Matthew 18:17-18: “Tell it to the Church”
Paul: Dear John, first, let me tell you how wonderful I think your site is. It is nice to see so much scripture support the Catholic faith or Catholic faith support Scripture. Anyway, I have a question that I wondered if you might answer. In Mt. 18 we read: 15: "If your brother sins against … [Read more...]
Q&A – The Church: “Truth” versus “conduct”
JW: The Church which you teach has the keys to the kingdom and the only one with authority from Christ, the Pope which you teach is infallible on matters of faith and morals has many times persecuted, killed, and even burned people because they would not follow your teachings. It seems to me that if … [Read more...]
Q&A – Another dialogue with an anti-Catholic
Tom: I know I am not going to convince you of anything because you have been blinded by the god of this world (2Corinthians 4:3-5), but I pray that you will seek God through His infalible (sic) Word, repent, and give your heart to the Lord Jesus the Christ. Your church is an abomination to God … [Read more...]
