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What would St. Patrick say if he came to Ireland today?
Nobody knows what Patrick would say but I am sure he would be disappointed in the state of affairs of the Catholic Church in that country that he worked so hard to convert.
Why do young Catholics find it hard to be Catholic?
As a young Catholic myself, I don't find it that hard to be a Catholic. It gets much easier when you learn the actual teachings of the Catholic Church as opposed to the hateful or ignorant things that some people (most of whom are not even Catholics themselves) seem to believe are teachings. For instance, the Catechism says that we should be tolerant of other religions and homosexuals, that many parts of science which seem to conflict with the faith, such as evolution, actually don't and are perfectly fine, and that we should not interpret the Bible fundamentally (the Church does not teach that God made the universe in seven days) but should instead look for the Church to guidance on interpretation (in fact, in 1 Peter the Bible actually states that no part of the Bible is a matter of personal interpretation, which is why we look to the Church for guidance). The only matters which can make being Catholic hard are that many factions in the media and popular culture demonize religion, and the Catholic Church in particular, and that chastity until marriage is a very hard cross to bear in our very sexual society.
Does anyone know where I could find a large pink suitcase in Ireland or that will ship to Ireland Preferably hard case?
You can find a pink suitcase to ship in Ireland by visiting the website: http://www.sportsdirect.com/accessories/luggage-and-suitcases.
How many people were martyred by the Catholic church for translating or possessing Bibles?
I don't know. Hard to say. Probably in the same ball-park as the number who were martyred for being Catholic priests.
When was the first catholic marriage?
That will be hard to find the answer to, due to the fact that there are no records proving it. Catholic dates back to a really long time.
Why was Laval's work so important in spreading the influence of the roman catholic church?
It's just Catholic, not Roman Catholic. Roman is an epithet first commonly used in England after the protestant revolt to describe the Catholic Church. It is never used by the official Catholic Church. If you are referring to Blessed Francis-Xavier de Montmorency-Laval, he was the first bishop of New France. He worked hard to ensure the supremacy of the Church, and threatened two governors with excommunication over selling spirits to the natives. He had the backing of the King of France, and firmly established the Church in New France.
How much of english land belonged to the catholic church?
I have read that about a third of the property in England was owned by the Church in the Middle Ages. It is hard to find a source for this, but the article on the Dissolution of the Monasteries (link below) says monastic lands were 16% of the country. Since there were many other lands belonging to the Church as well, a total of 33% might be believable.
What is englands perspective views of christianty?
It's hard to speak for all the English but they have an established church there, and they try to keep as broad a perspective as possible. Even their church is neither Protestant nor Catholic exclusively.
Did Jews start the Catholic Church?
Without doubt, Jews started the Church -- the Book of Acts describes some of the first organizational meetings of what was to become the Church. But was it what we call the Catholic Church today? Western Catholics claim that the Church of Rome is the direct successor of the Church of the Book of Acts, with the apostle Peter as its founder, while the Eastern Orthodox Churches are factions that broke from this original lineage. It may be more proper to say that what we now call the Catholic Church is just one faction of a church that was only strongly centralized after it became the state church of the Roman Empire and that, before that, was sufficiently diffuse that it is hard to describe it as a unified entity the way we now think of Catholocism.
Can a divorced or widowed woman becomes a Roman Catholic nun?
Widowed, yes, but the divorce concept is against the teaching of the Catholic church. Unless the divorce was allowed by the church, you may have a hard time to get into being a nun. Of course, there maybe certain exceptions to this, such as a difficult marriage ect, but this divorce should have been removed by the Church first before you can considering becoming a nun.
Is a cheating husband still a Catholic?
Like any family, the Catholic Church is composed of people who make mistakes, both great and small; however, a person remains part of the family of the Catholic Church unless he/she leaves by a formal act such as joining another denomination or religion. This applies to a spouse who is committing adultery. The teaching of the Church on adultery is that it is a sin, which when confessed, is forgiven. The action on the part of the offended spouse, as hard as it may be, is reconciliation.
Is Roman Catholic a good Church?
1.Catholic Church was prefigured by Old Testament prophets.2.Catholic Church has a Holy Founder in Jesus Christ.3.Catholic Church was built upon the Rock of Peter and the foundation of the Apostles.4.God guaranteed that the Gates of Hell would not prevail against it.5.Jesus Christ said it would last forever, as He would be with it always.6.Therefore it can be found in every day, in every century, from the time He said it.7.Jesus Christ left His legacy, the Kingdom of GOD, His Church, to the care of the Apostles.8.Catholic Church is guided by the Holy Spirit. Acts 15:289.Catholic Church is a living Church.10.Catholic Church is the Mystical Body of Christ.11.Catholic Church can neither be confused nor separated from its head.12.The thread of the Church is woven throughout Holy Scripture.Catholic Church is a Christ based Church, whereas the Bible is Catholic Church based.13.Catholic Church has all of the pieces to the puzzle.14.Catholic Church is indefectible. Ephesians 5:2715.Catholic Church is The Bride of Christ.16.Catholic Church is infallible in matters of faith and morals since it is guided by the Holy Spirit.17.Catholic Church is infallible in its teaching of Holy Scripture since it is guided by the Holy Spirit.18.Catholic Church fits the blueprint laid out for it in Holy Scripture.19.Catholic Church is a visible Church that could not be hidden.20.Jesus Christ would be the invisible head and we, the body of His Church.21.His Church would cover the earth. Matthew 28:19, Acts 1:8.22.GOD appointed a visible Father Figure to shepherd His flock on earth, as He had always done.23.Catholic Church is the Pillar and the Foundation of Truth. 1Timothy 3:1524.Catholic Church alone has the fullness of truth.25.GOD's Church would have an hierarchal form of government.26.GOD's Church would have Bishops, Priests, and Deacons within it.27.Catholic Church has a system of Apostolic Succession in order to perpetuate the visible Church on earth.28.Catholic Church is traceable through an unbroken line of Apostolic Succession all the way back to St. Peter.29This unbroken line is shown in secular encyclopedias as well as Catholic archives.30.Catholic Church has a succession of truth in teaching all the way from 31.Jesus Christ down to present day Bishops.32.Catholic Church is almost 1500 years older than the oldest Protestant church.33.Catholic Church has the authority to abolish or enforce rules of conduct, through binding and loosing.34.Catholic Church has the authority to forgive or to retain sins, through binding and loosing. John 20:21-2335.Catholic Church teaches that we are not automatically saved, but our salvation depends upon us as well.36.Catholic Church has the authority to form Councils when needed, in order to settle the issues that arise. Acts 1537.Catholic Church was given the authority to decide the Canons of both the Old and New Testaments of Scripture.38.Catholic Church decided the Canon of both testaments by infallible decision of several Councils.39.Catholic Church more finely develops revealed public revelation.40.Catholic Church does not twist Scripture to conform to its teachings. It conforms its teaching to Scripture.41.Catholic Church has faithfully copied and preserved Holy Scripture down through the ages.42.Catholic Church has known that The Word was Heard and not Read by the masses before the printing press.43.Catholic Church has the final authority. Matthew 18:15-1844.Catholic Church holds many traditions which are followed by Catholics and Protestants alike.45.Catholic Church is an "And" Church, not "Or".46.Catholic Church is a teaching Church as commanded by Holy Scripture.47.Catholic Church is consistent in its teaching and does not 'flip-flop' as do other churches for the whims of people.48.Catholic Church faithfully feeds the sheep as commanded by Jesus Christ.49.Catholic Church is rock solid and unchanging in its teaching.50.Catholic Church stands upon a solid three legged stool, of Scripture, of Apostolic Tradition, and the Magisterium.51.Catholic Church is the guardian of both Sacred Scripture and of Sacred Tradition.52.Catholic Church has the True Presence of Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist. Matthew 26:2653.The Apostles knew that the truth was in Jesus Christ and in His one true Church.54.Catholic Church has Eucharistic Adoration.55.Catholic Church offers a clean oblation around the world and around the clock, in the Holy Mass. Malachi 1:1156.In every minute of every day, a Mass is being celebrated somewhere.57.Catholic Church venerates Christ on the Cross as a sacrifice and not just a plain cross devoid of Christ.58.Catholic Church preaches the Gospel to the whole world. Matthew 24:1459.Catholic Church has produced many thousands of Holy Saints.60.The Church venerates the Mother of GOD. Luke 1:26-5661.The Church venerates the Saints who have done so much for it.62.The Mother of GOD is also the Mother of the Church. John 19:26-2763.Catholic Church has all seven Sacraments.64.Catholic Church treats marriage as a Sacrament.65.Catholic Church has an annulment procedure.66.Catholic Church has many varied Devotions.67.Catholic Church can be found by its name, the Catholic Church, in thousands of early writings.68.Catholic Church can be shown from these same writings that it is the same Church which Jesus Christ founded.69.Catholic Church houses the remains of all of the Apostles and Gospel writers.70.Catholic Church is the New Jerusalem.71.Catholic Church is our Mother Church.72.Catholic Church has withstood the ravages of thousands of detractors and heretics from its very foundation.73.Catholic Church has performed many successful exorcisms.74.Catholic Church is unbending and unmovable in its pro-life stance.75.Catholic Church has scores of separate services of help. 1Corinthians 12:2876.Catholic Church preaches the Word of GOD to the entire world through E.W.T.N. and other resources.77.Catholic Church tries to unite all of Christianity into one fold.78.Catholic Church has incredible openness.79.Catholic Church Has provided us with a comprehensive catechism.80.Catholic Church has a vast influx of intellectuals.81.Catholic Church has had a spectacular growth, with over one billion Catholics in the world now.82.Catholic Church has the Holy Spirit dwelling within it.83.Catholic Church has humbled itself by apologizing to GOD for the past sins of some of its members.84.Catholic Church is the most outspoken advocate of morality on earth.85.Catholic Church has issued so many beautiful Papal documents which are guidelines for the whole world.86.Catholic Church has the largest collection of authentic Christian documents in the world in the Vatican archives.87.Catholic Church is the last refuge for those who are persecuted.88.Catholic Church is because the "Pillar and the foundation of truth" has said so.89.Catholic Church is because common sense tells us so.90.Catholic Church is the undisputed leader of Christianity in the world.91.Catholic Church is its own City-State, and is represented in the United Nations. Acts 1:892.When Rome speaks, the whole world listens.93.Catholic Church is the only Christian Church which proclaims Jubilee years.94.Circumstantial evidence points to the Catholic Church and only the Catholic Church.95.The Catholic Church hears and listens carefully to Jesus Christ, her founder.96.Catholic Church always has what the world is lacking.We know because The Catholic Church is the Most Hated Christian Church in the World.Just as the Chttp://jesus4me.webs.com/atholic Church is the Body of Christ, so she naturally must follow the trials and tribulations of her founder and Head. His physical body endured an unmerciful persecution and scourging, and so must His Mystical Body, the Catholic Church, endure the same.A comparison between Jesus Christ and His Mystical Body. They are one and cannot be separated.What happened to the One also happens to the other.Jesus Christ persecuted..................................His Mystical Body, the Catholic Church persecuted...They rebelled against His Authority......................They rebel against its Authority. 2Peter 2:10They said Crucify Him.........................................They have tried to destroy it for 2000 years.He is called Beelzebub..........................................It is run by Satan. Matthew 10:25.He is a false messiah............................................It is a false church. Luke 22:70-71He called Himself the Son of GOD.......................It claims it was founded by GOD, Matthew 16:18.He called Himself Truth.......................................It claims to be infallible, 1Timothy 3:15.He called Himself King........................................It says it is the only true Church, Matthew 16:18.He could not sin...................................................It has no spot or wrinkle, Ephesians 5:27.He was not be believed by many...........................It is not believed by many. Luke 22:67He was denied by many........................................It is denied by many. Luke 22:57-60Not understanding Him, they walked away...........Not understanding it, they walk away. John 6:66He had false accusers...........................................It has false accusers. Mark 14:56-59He was mocked....................................................It is mocked. Luke 23:35-37He was scandalized..............................................It is scandalized. Luke 17:1-2He was hated without a cause...............................It is hated without a cause. John 15:18-25His accuser, Judas, died.......................................Its accusers die, but still, the Church lives on.His enemies would stumble and fall......................Its enemies stumble and fall. John 18:6We have no king but Caesar.................................We have no need of it, as we have the Bible.Can anything good come out of Nazareth?............Can anything good come from Rome? John 1:46They cried out, "Not this one but Barabbas".........It is also rejected by the world. John 15:18-25He bore His Cross................................................It bears a cross also, the cross of persecution.He died on the Cross............................................It has thousands of martyrs, many on crosses.1970 years later, He lives, stronger than ever........1970 years later, it lives, stronger than ever.However, no matter how hard the persecutors try...His Kingdom will last forever, Daniel 7:14, Hebrews 1:8.His Church will last until the end of the world as promised by Him in Matthew 28:20."BEHOLD, I HAVE GIVEN YOU POWER TO TREAD UPON SERPENTS AND SCORPIONS, AND OVER ALL THE MIGHT OF THE ENEMY; AND NOTHING SHALL HURT YOU."Luke 10:19"Do not be a stumbling block to Jews and Greeks AND TO THE CHURCH OF GOD"1Corinthians 10:32Anyone who persecutes the Catholic Church has made himself/herself a stumbling block to the Church of GOD. It is a clear violation of Holy Scripture."For I am the least of the Apostles, and I AM NOT WORTHY TO BE CALLED AN APOSTLE, BECAUSE I PERSECUTED THE CHURCH OF GOD." 1Corinthians 15:9AnswerFaith is subjective, so deciding if a church is "good" or "bad" is something you'll have to do on your own. Catholicism has been around (origininally in the form of Byzantine Christianity) for around 2000 years, and as with most mainstream Christian sects, many members of the Catholic Church put much of their time and resources into helping others and doing good works. However, the Catholic Church, like any other, has its problems as well. A good bit of research could probably help you to decide whether it is a "good" sect or not.
