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God is so far beyond us that we could know of His Existence through His Works, but not much about Him without Him revealing Himself to us. By as the Catechism says in paragraph 50:
By natural reason man can know God with certainty, on the basis of His works. But there is another order of knowledge, which man cannot possibly arrive at by his own powers: the order of divine Revelation. Through an utterly free decision, God has revealed Himself and given Himself to man. This He does by revealing the mystery, His plan of loving goodness, formed man from all eternity in Christ, for the benefit of all men. God has fully revealed this plan by sending us His beloved Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit.
The Catholic Church defines God as the uncreated Creator, the uncaused cause, etc. In other words, be definition, God is that which is uncreated, uncaused, He is the beginning, without which there is nothing. Everything came into being from Him. As such, there can only be one God, because outside of Himself, nothing else can be. The definition of God, as given by God Himself, was His name in Genesis: I AM. In other words, He is existence, existence itself comes from Him. There can be no "other".
from Modern Catholic Dictionary by John A. Hardon, S.J. Doubleday & Co., Inc. Garden City, NY 1980
The one absolutely and infinitely perfect spirit who is the Creator of all. In the definition of the First Vatican Council, fifteen internal attributes of God are affirmed, besides His roles as Creator of the universe: “The holy, Catholic, apostolic Roman Church believes and professes that there is one true, living God, the Creator and Lord of heaven and earth. He is almighty, eternal, beyond measure, incomprehensible, and infinite in intellect, will and in every perfection. Since He is one unique spiritual substance, entirely simple and unchangeable, He must be declared really and essentially distinct from the world, perfectly happy in Himself and by His very nature, and inexpressibly exalted over all things that exist or can be conceived other than Himself†(Denzinger 3001)
Reflecting on the nature of God, theology has variously identified what may be called His metaphysical essence, i.e., what is God. It is commonly said to be His self-subsistence. God is Being Itself. In God essence and existence coincide. He is the Being who cannot not exist. God alone must be. All other beings exist only because of the Will of God.
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Why does god model Catholic values?
The question has it backwards. Catholic values model God, since the purpose of life, in Catholic Theology, is oneness with God.
What role does the concept of the Catholic internal forum play in the decision-making process within the Catholic Church?
The concept of the Catholic internal forum refers to the individual's conscience and personal relationship with God. It plays a significant role in decision-making within the Catholic Church by emphasizing the importance of personal reflection, prayer, and discernment in moral and ethical matters. This concept allows individuals to seek guidance from their conscience and the teachings of the Church when making decisions, especially in situations where there may not be clear-cut rules or guidelines. Ultimately, the internal forum encourages Catholics to make informed and morally sound choices based on their personal relationship with God.
The Responsibility of a Catholic Citizen in a Free Society?
A Catholic is a follower of God. One who's goal in life is to do the will of God. A Catholic must always defer to the will of God when it conflicts with society. A Catholic is charged with sharing God's News with others through words and deeds.
What are the differences and similarities between the Jewish faith and the Catholic faith?
Jews believe in a God and their holy book is the Torah. They do not accept Jesus as the Messiah, they are still waiting for the Messiah to come. Catholics believe in God and Jesus. They believe that Jesus was the Messiah, and their holy book is the Holy Bible. They also believe the Pope represents God, whereas Jews do not. Both Jews and Catholics believe in God. Differences: Judaism does not accept the following Catholic beliefs and concepts: - The trinity - Original sin - The Catholic concept of sin - The devil - Heaven and hell - The idea of eternal damnation - The Catholic concept of messiah - The virgin birth - That G-d can be man or son of man - The need to pray to G-d through intermediaries
Who are the children of God in Catholic religion?
All Christians are Children of God. How wonderful the Lord is!
What is the relationship between the Jewish Day of Atonement and the Christian concept of confession?
Jewish ViewNo connection.Answer 2The Catholic concept of confession is when the penitent approach the priest so that, as an intercessor, he can provide God's forgiveness to the penitent for his sins. The Jewish Day of Atonement is when Jews pray directly to God for forgiveness for their sins. The two are different religious procedures that faithful individuals perform to seek forgiveness from God.However, the Catholic concept of confession developed from the organizational style of the Ecclesia and the hierarchy of the papacy as opposed to being a reformation of the Jewish custom.
What do believe?
God. Catholic.
Is the concept of Mary as the coredemptrix a widely accepted belief within the Catholic Church?
The concept of Mary as the coredemptrix is not an official doctrine of the Catholic Church and is not widely accepted among Catholics.
What is the concept of God Family?
God doesn't have a family he is one
When does a Catholic worship?
.Catholic AnswerIf a Catholic is sincere in his faith, and really trying to follow God, then he will be worshipping continuously, or all the time, as God will give him continuous prayer, and his whole life will be spent in doing God's will.
Why should you become a Catholic?
Because when you are a catholic, you are in a community that believes in God.
Is the Catholic a safe church in which to worship God?
Roman Catholic AnswerThere is a big difference between worshipping God in a Catholic Church and worshipping Him in any other Christian ecclesial community. In the Catholic Church we worship God as He specified we should, and not how we want. As it is the worship that God, Himself, has requested, it is the "safest" worship around.
