http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/teachings-of-the-church-f4/-t1.htm The doctrines, practices and disciplines of the Church Sun, 24 Aug 2008 14:50:44 GMT 10 http://thiscatholicjourney.com/cathbanner.jpg http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/teachings-of-the-church-f4/-t1.htm http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/teachings-of-the-church-f4/misunderstandings-of-our-faith-t108.htm wonder4u i am convinced it is difficult to be catholic. God gave us quite a challenge to remain faithful. i am bound to do so though. i recently e-mailed a minister who has a tv program called Quick Study, a program i watch with my friend. i asked why i hear underlying negative implications about the catholic church. he responded back that the bible states Jesus is who we worship and Mary has no part in it and Jesus is the head of the church and not the pope. he had scripture verses for reference. ... Teachings of the Church Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:39:06 GMT http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/teachings-of-the-church-f4/misunderstandings-of-our-faith-t108.htm#505 http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/teachings-of-the-church-f4/misunderstandings-of-our-faith-t108.htm http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/teachings-of-the-church-f4/question-t109.htm ApostleBJP " As for you, do not be called 'Rabbi. You have only one teacher, and you are all brothers. Call no one on earth father, for you have one Father in heaven. Do not be called 'Master'; you have one Master, the Christ." Matthew ch 23 (reading from Saturday) OK, so why do we call priest Father and Superior Nuns Mothers? It seems to me, that there is no justification for this is the Bible for the Catholic Church. Do not get me wrong, I still think that the Catholic Church uis the stronger ... Teachings of the Church Sun, 24 Aug 2008 14:50:44 GMT http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/teachings-of-the-church-f4/question-t109.htm#506 http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/teachings-of-the-church-f4/question-t109.htm http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/teachings-of-the-church-f4/confession-question-t99.htm AngelRock

If a person does something wrong (minor sin) and they ask God's forgivness first, then go to the person offended and get their forgiveness, do they still confess it to a priest?]]> Teachings of the Church Tue, 01 Jul 2008 03:37:21 GMT http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/teachings-of-the-church-f4/confession-question-t99.htm#480 http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/teachings-of-the-church-f4/confession-question-t99.htm http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/teachings-of-the-church-f4/how-can-i-tell-t87.htm Benedict John-Paul Dear Group, How can I tell what sins I need to confess? For years I have had a problem with impatience, and I sometimes feel guilty about it. I know that I should try to develope more patience, but I get confussed about when (or if) I need to confess something like my impateince. It is almost like it is one of those seven deadly sins. Any ideas or feedback on this? Teachings of the Church Mon, 19 May 2008 19:24:28 GMT http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/teachings-of-the-church-f4/how-can-i-tell-t87.htm#407 http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/teachings-of-the-church-f4/how-can-i-tell-t87.htm http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/teachings-of-the-church-f4/it-seems-to-me-t65.htm Benedict John-Paul that alot of the teaching is done either in the Bible or Catechism and in the Hominallies. I can't even keep up with the encyclicals, So I rely on the books and the minister tyhat comes tio see me each wee as well as EWTN. Teachings of the Church Fri, 18 Apr 2008 06:40:48 GMT http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/teachings-of-the-church-f4/it-seems-to-me-t65.htm#329 http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/teachings-of-the-church-f4/it-seems-to-me-t65.htm http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/teachings-of-the-church-f4/divine-mercy-t51.htm Mary1973 Do you think that there is too much emphasis on Divine Mercy Sunday? Does it seem to be overshadowing Easter? Teachings of the Church Tue, 25 Mar 2008 01:15:00 GMT http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/teachings-of-the-church-f4/divine-mercy-t51.htm#221 http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/teachings-of-the-church-f4/divine-mercy-t51.htm http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/teachings-of-the-church-f4/showing-up-late-to-mass-t16.htm Amber I often seen people coming in late to Mass, sometimes as late as the Gospel reading (or later). I find this to be horribly distracting to the flow of worship. Is there a point when showing up late means one has not fulfilled their obligation? Should those who show up this late still be receiving Holy Communion? Teachings of the Church Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:21:59 GMT http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/teachings-of-the-church-f4/showing-up-late-to-mass-t16.htm#44 http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/teachings-of-the-church-f4/showing-up-late-to-mass-t16.htm http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/teachings-of-the-church-f4/gestures-t34.htm Amber When we all respond during Mass with, "And also with you", everyone lifts their hands. I've heard it said, however, that our gestures are not supposed to match those of the priest. Are we not supposed to lift our hands when we respond to "Peace be with you"? Teachings of the Church Fri, 07 Mar 2008 18:12:32 GMT http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/teachings-of-the-church-f4/gestures-t34.htm#117 http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/teachings-of-the-church-f4/gestures-t34.htm http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/teachings-of-the-church-f4/moving-holy-days-t13.htm BillC In many dioceses of the U.S. some Holy Days of obligation that fall on a weekday have the celebration of same moved to the nearest Sunday. Seems to me that my priest said this was to make it easier for people to make it to Mass. Has anyone heard any other reasons that this practice takes place? I personally think this is a weak reason to move a Holy Day celebration, but I do submit to my Bishop in this, as he does have the authority to do it. Teachings of the Church Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:48:00 GMT http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/teachings-of-the-church-f4/moving-holy-days-t13.htm#30 http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/teachings-of-the-church-f4/moving-holy-days-t13.htm