The Sacrament of Reconciliation

The Sacrament of Reconciliation

Seven sacraments are a major part of the foundation of Catholicism: Baptism, Holy Communion, Confirmation, Reconciliation, Extreme Unction, Matrimony, and Holy Orders. The fourth in this list is Reconciliation. Catholics believe these sacred rites confer a special...
Infant Baptism: Is Catholicism Right?

Infant Baptism: Is Catholicism Right?

Being the first of seven sacraments in Catholicism, baptism is foundational and essential. Sometimes, it is administered to adults and children who convert to the Catholic faith and understand the concept behind the ritual. Quite often, though, it is administered to...
Is the Catholic Church the One True Church?

Is the Catholic Church the One True Church?

The title of this article asks: “Is the Catholic Church the One True Church?” The subtitle is an important, related question: “Is It the Mother-Church to Which All Protestants Should Return?” Those two questions will be answered as we progress....
Two Categories of Sin in Catholicism

Two Categories of Sin in Catholicism

According to Catholic teaching, sins are divided into two primary categories: mortal sins and venial sins. Several other Catholic doctrines are strongly hinged to this belief, so proving or disproving this concept results in major doctrinal shifts in other areas....
The Sabbath: A Shadow of Good Things to Come

The Sabbath: A Shadow of Good Things to Come

An Insightful Interpretation of a Controversial Concept Since the beginning of the Church Age, controversy has swirled around the issue of the proper day of the week Christians should gather for corporate worship. Is Saturday or Sunday the correct Sabbath for New...
The Mystery of the “Seal of God”

The Mystery of the “Seal of God”

In the book of the Revelation, we find a very intriguing scripture revealing the identity of those who are chosen of the Lord in the last days:      And I heard the number of THE SEALED, a hundred and forty-four thousand, sealed out of every tribe of the sons of...