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How many priest are in the us?
As of 2008, there are approximately 40,580 Catholic priests serving in the United States of America.
What does the ashes use to mark a cross on the forehead of catholic signifies?
Ash Wednesday is the start of the Lenten season in the Catholic Church. The focus of this season is preparing our hearts to receive the great gift of life which we received from Christ's Death and resurrection. As part of this preparation, we need to realize that we are human. The ashes mark us both as entering a time of mourning (old testament reference where people would wear sack cloth and cover themselves with ashes) as well as reminding us that we were created from the dirt, and to the dirt we will return. The priest states "ashes to ashes, and dust to dust". It is in the sign of the cross, because we know that we no longer mourn because we will die, but because of the sacrifice on the cross, we will ultimately live in Christ forever, but we are not there yet.
Can a Catholic join the US armed forces?
Yes, there are many Catholics who have enlisted in the US military. The Roman Catholic Church also maintains an active presence in the military chaplaincy by providing priest who can serve with the soldiers.
What is the purpose of receiving ash on Ash Wednesday?
The ashes represent God creating us from dust/ashes and after us dying, us returning to dust/ashes.
Why do Catholics have to go and pray to that Catholic priest for forgiveness?
Roman Catholic AnswerFirst of all, Catholics do not "go and pray to that Catholic priest" for forgiveness. They do go to confession to a priest and, if they are sincere, the priest absolves them from their sins, and gives them a penance. It is Our Blessed Lord who actually absolves the sin, through His priests. The reason that Catholics have to do this is because this is the way that God set it up for us. The protestant notion of asking God for forgiveness is okay as far as it goes, all Catholics do that everyday when they make their examen of conscience at the end of the day. But God further specified that to be forgiven, particularly from serious sin (mortal sin) one must go the priest. He mediated His forgiveness through His priests in the Old Testament and continues that in the New Testament.
Importance of a priest?
A priest is a teacher, a spiritual leader, empowered to perform special rituals. They take care of their "flock"-comforting people, providing counseling. They interact with the larger institution of their religion. The priest is another Christ, he provides the senses, hands and feet for Our Blessed Lord to reach His people. He bring God to the people, and leads the people to God.
What is your response when a Catholic priest offers us the Precious Blood?
Your response is "Amen" as you bow your head slightly; same as receiving the precious bread
What is the significance of ashes?
Ashes are to remind us of our own mortality. The ashes that are distributed on Ash Wednesday come from the ashes of the palms from the previous Palm Sunday.
If one party is a non Catholic who wishes to marry a Catholic but that party has been divorced will this be a problem for us to get married by the Catholic church.?
i doubt it, because the first marriage would not be recognized by the churchI understood divorce could be an obstacle. Check with the local priest.
What happens if a Catholic marries a Catholic?
Nothing unusual. The priest usually performs the ceremony during a Mass. The couple make the standard Christian wedding vows - love, honour, till death do us part.... and so forth. Then they sign the register.
Why do you have priests?
Catholic AnswerBecause God calls certain men to serve His Church and His people. They are "alter Christus" other Christs. They serve as His hands, feet, mouth, etc. When the priest says "This is my Body" and "This is my Blood" he is speaking for Our Blessed Lord. When he forgives sins in the confessional, he says, "And I absolve you in the name of..." We have priests because God gives them to us.
What does beauty for ashes mean?
Beauty for ashes is talking about what God does for us. Ashes in the bible times was something that the people would use to symbolize mourning and sadness. God is saying that he wants to take this a way and give us something beautiful , something joyful.
