Are angels persons and other curious questions
A classroom discussion explores whether angels are persons. The teacher explains that angels have minds and wills, are not human beings, and emphasizes that persons are beings with thought and choice. The Archangel Michael and guardian angels are described as persons in a theological sense.
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Archangel Michael
Renewal of Calvary Feasts and Mass as Offerings
The passage explains that every Mass renews Christ’s once for all offering on the cross and unites the faithful with the priest to give God the gift of Jesus under bread and wine. It highlights Jesus’ suffering to atone for sin and urges readers to unite with Christ’s offering to do the Father’s will daily.
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Jesus
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Maria Giovanni
Poems of the week shadowed by a divine presence
A reflective verse sequence evokes the omnipresence of God in daily life and nature. The speaker for Leonard Engel Jr contemplates divine presence in light water sun and breath, seeking strength and prayerful companionship throughout day and night.
God Created All Things in Six Days and Rested
A short verse by Mary Gerrity from Chicago Tl. thanks God for creation. It notes that God made everything in six days and scholars the seventh day as rest, urging readers to attend church as guests.
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Mary Gerrity
Chicago
Penitence and Gratitude in Confession Practices
The text argues confession requires firm repentance and completion of penance to be valid. It condemns merely confessing as a lie to the Holy Spirit without genuine amendment. It also notes thanking God after absolution honors the sacrament and shows gratitude for Christ's work and family.
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Christ
Jesus Christ God and Man in Catholic Teaching
A catechism style summary explains Jesus as God by nature his eternal Son and as man by birth from the Blessed Virgin Mary with a body and soul like ours. It notes His humanity, divinity, life, suffering, death for sins, and our access to Him. Includes questions on His identity mission miracles prayer and reverence.
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Jesus Christ
Blessed Virgin Mary
Christ
God
Jesus
John
This Week's Quote on Forgiveness and Self-Discipline
This week presents a reflective quote urging forgiveness and prudent actions to avoid mistakes. It highlights advice taking, admitting faults, and self control as means to progress and endure. It ties charity, consideration, and perseverance to turning small efforts into lasting gains.
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