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The perpetual virginity of Mary — the teaching that Mary remained a virgin before, during, and after the birth of Jesus — is one of the oldest and most consistently held beliefs in Catholic and Orthodox Christianity.
The perpetual virginity of Mary — the teaching that Mary remained a virgin before, during, and after the birth of Jesus — is one of the oldest and most consistently held beliefs in Catholic and Orthodox Christianity.
Faith is integral to human understanding, influencing science and religion by shaping how we interpret reality, from trusting historical records and scientific principles to exploring spiritual beliefs. This article will cover the reasoning for faith in the supernatural.
The true purpose of religion is not ethics but reconciliation — healing the severed relationship between Creator and creature. Only one religion offers God's descent to man rather than man's attempt to ascend to God.
Catholicism is not just one denomination among many, nor is it merely a system of tradition and ritual. It is the original Church founded by Jesus Christ, safeguarded for two thousand years, and offered to the world as the one true path to union with God.
The 'Economy' or 'Oikonomia' refers to God's plan and management of the world for the salvation of humanity, particularly through the missions of the Son and the Holy Spirit.
The 'Economy of Salvation' (oikonomia) refers to the works by which God reveals Himself and communicates His life to humanity (CCC 236). It is distinguished from 'Theology' (theologia), which refers to the mystery of the internal life of the Trinity (CCC 236).
The Church speaks of the 'Sacramental Economy,' which is the communication of the fruits of Christ's Paschal mystery through the liturgy (CCC 1076). Through this economy, Christ remains active in His Church (CCC 1076, 1091).
How do Theology and Economy relate? God's works (Economy) reveal who He is in Himself (Theology), and His being enlightens our understanding of His works (CCC 236).
May the Lord bless you and keep you.
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