What is the origin of the "rapture" doctrine?
Hi everybody. I have read about many protestant doctrines, some of them are really strange, of course; but none like the rapture. I guess early christians didn't believe in the rapture, neither early...
View ArticleAll Souls MC questions
Just a few questions. Having a missa cantata on All Souls, the celebrant is new to the EF and is quite busy, so I am more-or-less planning it. Would you use all of the following, or are some omitted...
View ArticleCatholic tongues advice
Hello all. I am seeking some advice. I have been a Catholic for some time now after converting from Calvinist Anglicanism. To make a long story short (I'll try). I befriended a Pentecostal friend and...
View ArticleWhat do Catholics/Christians from all around the world think about China?
I am simply wondering...what do most of you think when you think about China? Is your opinion generally positive, negative, or neither?
View Articleabortion and dying in original sin
The Catechism of the Catholic Church states: Quote: 1261 "As regards children who have died without Baptism, the Church can only entrust them to the mercy of God, as she does in her funeral rites for...
View ArticleQuestion regarding death
Is one commiting sin knowing that they could die (and do) while they are trying save someone's life? And one more off topic question, It seems the apologetics answer questions that have been answered...
View ArticleAl-Qaida says US consulate attack 'revenge'
Quote: AL-Qaeda said the deadly attack on the US consulate in Benghazi, Libya was in revenge for the killing of the network's number two Sheikh Abu Yahya al-Libi, SITE Intelligence Group reported....
View ArticleLifeteen question for other YMCs and Relgious Ed leaders
As a new youth ministry coordinator, I have been going through a ton of books, videos, etc. that accumulated over the last couple of decades in our parish office. I have come across nearly 20 Life Teen...
View ArticleSSPX update?
I read that some are suggesting SSPX is currently keeping very close mouthed as negotiations continue. This is an interesting priestly blog, however....
View ArticlePredestination and Science
I caught an episode of the series Fabric of the Cosmos (which is an amazing series) on PBS regarding Time. I found it very interesting that one of the conclusions that some scientists arrived to when...
View ArticleShould i go to confession? - Getting "tipsy"
I was at a party last night and i got tipsy (had that one drink too many) and decied not to drink anymore at that point and i remember feeling alittle dizzy and i was begining to lose my balance. i...
View ArticleOur Poor Dysfunctional Family!
I am writing this 'Prayer Intentions' request for my whole family! My husband and I are both age pensioners, and have had a rather difficult (and sometimes very unhappy) life :(. However, on the other...
View ArticleMarital Porn?
My wife and I are both catholic, and we enjoy a healthy sex life, but we were curious: if we were to record ourselves having sex, and then save it for later, is it still morally wrong? and if we're...
View ArticleHot Topics
In CAF there are very many "hot topics" we from time to time receive. Thanks - and I would love to answer all of them, but simply ain't got the time to. So; let me today try to answer some in very...
View ArticleBible: "this generation will not pass away".
Matthew 24:34, Mark 13:30, Luke 21:32: JESUS said, "Truly I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place." What is the official Catholic interpretation for "this...
View ArticleNephilim
Pax! Some people told me that the autistic people may be related tothe Nephilim. I know it sounds strange so what is the Catholic teaching about this?
View ArticleFile sharing
A few years ago, I did a higher education course, and some of the course books were available as e-books as well as paper copies. Recently, a friend expressed an interest in one of the subjects I...
View ArticlePadre Pio
Been reading a lot about Padre Pio. My dad loved him a lot. I just love this dear Saint so much! What a deeply spiritual man. What an inspiration to all christians etc. I would love to visit the...
View ArticleDoes intellectual compatibility play an important role in having a life partner?
How about spiritual compatibility?
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