You may be wondering, "What are the Last Rites, and who can receive them?". In this article, we will be covering which sacraments make up the last rites, when and how they are performed, and who can receive the rites. Is anyone among you sick? He should summon the presbyters of the church, and … [Read more...]
Catholic Annulment
Even though most Catholic marriages start off with the best of intentions, there are times where the marriage breaks down. This isn't to say that there has been wrongdoing in either part, but sometimes people have entered into a marriage, without fully understanding what's involved, or who it is … [Read more...]
Catholic Christmas Traditions
As Christmas is only a few months away, we here at Scripture Catholic were having a discussion about what each of us do for Christmas, and we came to realize that even though we're all Catholics, most of us have celebrated Christmas differently from one another in one way or another. Catholic … [Read more...]
Rosary Relics
Also known as 3rd class relics, Rosary Relics are special medallions depicting a particular saint. What makes these medallions different from any other saint medallion, is that they contain a piece of cloth that has made physical contact with that saint's 1st class relic, in other words, the saint's … [Read more...]
The Difference Between Eastern Orthodox and Catholics
It may come as a surprise for you to hear this, but the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Catholic Church are very much alike. Prior to 1054 both Churches were actually united as one. Together they helped to form the Seven Ecumenical Councils in 325-787, and set the path for Christian understandings … [Read more...]
Catholic Veil Mantilla Head Coverings
You may have seen women attending mass wearing head coverings, hijab like head scarfs, or even shawls pulled up and over their heads. This may have confused you a little, and left you wondering why they were attending a Catholic mass service. These woman are still Catholics, or to the lesser extent, … [Read more...]
Grace Prayers, Dinner Prayers and Blessings
Saying grace before meals is a long held tradition that's practiced by most Christians and Catholics alike. Throughout the bible, there are many examples of grace and blessing being performed before meals, (Matthew: 14:19, 15:36) (Luke: 22:19, 24:30). Yet, there remains no one set prayer that must … [Read more...]
Best Holy Water Bottles
Blessing ourselves with holy water does not need to be limited to just when we attend mass. By using a respectful container or bottle, we are able to take some holy water home with us, or on long trips for that added protection. Here in this article you will find several examples of such bottles. As … [Read more...]
Religious Keepsake Boxes
Keepsake boxes, memory chests, and even jewelry boxes are a great way for us to store items and trinkets that we have a special connection with. They are ideal for storing and protecting that which we cherish, as well as those little reminders of events and milestones in our lives. In this article … [Read more...]
The Rosary’s Beads and Their Meaning
Here at Scripture Catholic, we have been asked by many of our readers what do the Rosary's beads mean. We have written several articles covering how to use Rosary beads, the different types of Rosaries, as well as the different Rosary prayers. Rosary Beads The Different Types Of Rosaries … [Read more...]
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