The Eucharist is Jesus Christ himself, under the appearances of bread and wine. After the consecration at Mass, the bread and wine have, in reality, ceased to exist and only Christ our Lord remains, hiding under the outward appearances of bread and wine. Christ gave the Eucharist to the Church so that we could have… Read More
What is the significance of the Eucharist?
Why can't a priest be married?
In the Latin Church (the largest tradition within the Catholic Church), priests are usually chosen from among those men who live celibately. Celibacy means not only “not being married,” but rather specifically foregoing marriage for the sake of the kingdom of Heaven. Celibacy is a great gift both to the individual and to the whole… Read More
What are saints and how do Catholics view them?
A saint is someone in Heaven. A small percentage of the saints are canonized, that is, officially recognized as saints and held up for the whole Church to honor as such, but simply because the Pope has not canonized someone does not mean that the person is not a saint. Saints are important to Catholics… Read More
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