With the incarnation, the Almighty now has a human face, and will continue to have it throughout eternity. Thus we can create and venerate religious images but such veneration is always relative, always being referred back to the original, never absolute as though the material object is being venerated in and for itself. This veneration is honor paid to representations of Christ and the saints. Their purpose is to adorn, instruct, and excite to piety those who behold, wear, or carry images on their persons. (from the Modern Catholic Dictionary by Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J.
December 25 is the feast of the Incarnation - when the Word became flesh.
The Incarnation.
This is known as the Incarnation.
The doctrine of the incarnation teaches that God became fully human in the person of Jesus Christ, affirming the inherent dignity and value of human life. This understanding highlights the intimate connection between divinity and humanity, suggesting that creation is not merely a backdrop for divine action but a vital part of God's redemptive plan. Through the incarnation, it reveals that human experiences, suffering, and relationships are significant and worthy of divine engagement. Ultimately, it underscores the belief that God is present and active within the human condition, inviting a deeper appreciation of our shared humanness.
Maryland was originally claimed by Catholics.
Incarnation. John 1:14: "And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us."
This is known as the 'Incarnation' from the Latin In Carnes (becoming flesh)
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Funnily enough the Church, they became Catholics.
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The event of God's son becoming man is called the Incarnation. This doctrine holds that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, took on human flesh and became fully human while remaining fully divine. The Incarnation is central to Christian belief, emphasizing God's desire to connect with humanity and redeem it through Jesus.
Pope Fancis became the new pope in 2013.