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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 Golden Rule is the ethical principle given by Jesus to treat others as one would wish to be treated, summarizing the Law and the Prophets.
The Golden Rule is the moral principle stated by Jesus: 'Whatever you wish that men would do to you, do so to them; for this is the law and the prophets' (Matthew 7:12; CCC 1970). It serves as a decisive rule for moral discernment, especially in situations where specific laws may seem complex (CCC 1789).
The Catechism notes that the Golden Rule is a specific application of the virtue of charity. It requires a person to put themselves in the position of their neighbor, ensuring that one never does anything to another that they would not want done to themselves (CCC 1789).
Is the Golden Rule found in other religions? While similar sentiments exist in many cultures, Jesus frames it positively as an active command to do good (CCC 1970).
May the Lord bless you and keep you.
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