http://forums.catholic.com Largest Catholic Forum has Catholic discussions, Catholic answers to your faith questions, Catholic apologetics, Catholic Scripture study, Catholic Prayer groups, Jesus, Christian, evangelization, spirituality, sacraments, vocations, Mary, saints, liturgy, Holy Bible, Catholic book club, Church documents, Vatican news, newsletter, Christianity, Catholic Answers Store. Via www.catholic.com en Wed, 16 May 2012 20:07:07 GMT vBulletin 30 http://forums.catholic.com/images/misc_khaki/rss.jpg http://forums.catholic.com http://forums.catholic.com/showthread.php?t=676697&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 20:02:15 GMT Hi,

Thank you for all your prayers so far. What I wanted to ask was for everyone to pray to the Holy Trinity to help us build community with our neighbor, especially non Cathoilc neighbors, but also with each other in our parishes, and to build community with others in the image and likeness of the relationships the Persons of the Holy Trinity have with each other. May we extend to each and every person we meet Holy Trinitarian love as we have had it passed on to us, by those who shared Christ's life through the Church.

May God grant you peace, grace, and joy!
Joshua ]]> Prayer Intentions joshrp http://forums.catholic.com/showthread.php?t=676697 http://forums.catholic.com/showthread.php?t=676695&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 19:57:58 GMT Are some people morally better than others? Can you compare two people and conclude that one is more holy, righteous, or moral than another person?? And if so, does this mean that some people are less valuable as persons because of this?? I ask this because Catholicism seems to put so much emphasis on following its moral code. To me, it feels like too much like a competition with some people coming out ahead, and some losing the race. Are some people morally better than others?

Can you compare two people and conclude that one is more holy, righteous, or moral than another person??

And if so, does this mean that some people are less valuable as persons because of this??

I ask this because Catholicism seems to put so much emphasis on following its moral code. To me, it feels like too much like a competition with some people coming out ahead, and some losing the race. ]]> Philosophy slywakka250 http://forums.catholic.com/showthread.php?t=676695 http://forums.catholic.com/showthread.php?t=676694&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 19:56:32 GMT I remember seeing somewhere that priests have to celebrate Mass every day. Is that true? If they have to celebrate Mass daily, what do they do if they go on vacation? Or do priests just never really go on vacation? I remember seeing somewhere that priests have to celebrate Mass every day. Is that true?

If they have to celebrate Mass daily, what do they do if they go on vacation? Or do priests just never really go on vacation? ]]> Liturgy and Sacraments Nov1411 http://forums.catholic.com/showthread.php?t=676694 http://forums.catholic.com/showthread.php?t=676693&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 19:55:22 GMT Hello,

I've been reading a book on Vatican II as part of my process of learning more about the Catholic Faith. While doing my research I came across some online posts advocating the position that Vatican II, because of the nature of its reforms, is a false Council and that, consequently, the current Roman Catholic Church is a false Church, with false hierarchies and invalid masses, sacraments, etc.

From what I can tell, this sedevacantist view seems to be held by only a small minority. However, from what I was able to read, it seems that many Catholics, called Traditionalist Catholics, are at some level suspicious of Vatican II and/or some of the reforms made in its wake. Is this an accurate assessment? If so, should this state of affairs affect my consideration of becoming a part of the Roman Catholic Church? (One sedevacantist said that it would be better to remain a protestant than become part of the Vatican II Church).

Thanks for your feedback,

Dan ]]> Traditional Catholicism dsully http://forums.catholic.com/showthread.php?t=676693 http://forums.catholic.com/showthread.php?t=676691&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 19:50:21 GMT Let's all pray for those who are in charge of the music for the liturgy. May they be given guidance and inspiration for the truly sacred.

Ave Maria, gratia plena, Dominus tecum. Benedicta tu in mulieribus, et benedictus fructus ventris tui, Iesus. Sancta Maria, Mater Dei, ora pro nobis peccatoribus, nunc, et in hora mortis nostrae. Amen. ]]> Prayer Intentions brgregmack http://forums.catholic.com/showthread.php?t=676691 http://forums.catholic.com/showthread.php?t=676690&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 19:43:00 GMT please pray that I am able to find work in the Hudson Valley by the end of the year. please pray that I am able to find work in the Hudson Valley by the end of the year. ]]> Prayer Intentions lily71 http://forums.catholic.com/showthread.php?t=676690 http://forums.catholic.com/showthread.php?t=676688&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 19:37:28 GMT If I make a donation, do I get any benefits? Like the ability to pick my avatar, and add a signature? I know if I just wait, I can get it, but are there any incentives that one can get for donating money here? If I make a donation, do I get any benefits?
Like the ability to pick my avatar, and add a signature?
I know if I just wait, I can get it, but are there any incentives
that one can get for donating money here? ]]> Staff Chat Catholic_Prime http://forums.catholic.com/showthread.php?t=676688 http://forums.catholic.com/showthread.php?t=676685&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 19:30:21 GMT What is catholic position on image worship? I see idols of Mother Mary in processions in rome. Thanks in advance. What is catholic position on image worship? I see idols of Mother Mary in processions in rome.
Thanks in advance. ]]> Sacred Scripture Wretched one http://forums.catholic.com/showthread.php?t=676685 http://forums.catholic.com/showthread.php?t=676684&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 19:30:09 GMT I just finished listening to Scott Hahn's CD (monthly CD from Lighthouse Catholic Media) comparing and contrasting Islam and Christianity.

His main premise seemed to be that we relate to God the Father as a father and we as sons. Muslims relate to God as a master and they as slaves. This has to do with the Abraham-Isaac and the Abraham-Ishmael relationship.

I get what Dr. Hahn is trying to say and I see all the relationships, foreshadowing, et cetera that he highlights. But what about St. Paul? I seem to remember him referring to himself as a slave for Christ and my fuzzy memory doesn't allow me to recall any saints who've also stated that but I believe they have. If anyone could remind me who I might mean, that would be great! I vaguely remember there being some sort of a pious practice that involved a bracelet representing bondage...

I think there are many ways to relate to God as a Christian but I will try not to digress. How might someone reconcile what Hahn said about relating to God and what St. Paul seems to say? ]]> Sacred Scripture ExGratia http://forums.catholic.com/showthread.php?t=676684 http://forums.catholic.com/showthread.php?t=676683&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 19:29:24 GMT My Priest handles two Churches. He'll have mass tonight for Ascension at one and another tomorrow at the other. My question is; Since the Holy Day of Ascension was officially moved to Sunday does the majority of Roman Catholics here still celebrate Mass on Thursday as a Holy day? ]]> Traditional Catholicism wirespider http://forums.catholic.com/showthread.php?t=676683 http://forums.catholic.com/showthread.php?t=676681&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 19:27:20 GMT More than you ever wanted to know at the British Sandwich Association (http://www.sandwich.org.uk/index.shtml). More than you ever wanted to know at the British Sandwich Association. ]]> Back Fence didymus http://forums.catholic.com/showthread.php?t=676681 http://forums.catholic.com/showthread.php?t=676680&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 19:26:47 GMT I was walking home today with very heavy bags, which were hurting my shoulder, and to concentrate on getting home and not concentrating on the bags, I began to recite in my mind the Hail Mary, over and over. I wasn't using as a genuine prayer, but as a distraction technique. Is it disrespectful to use it in this way? (I feel once I did begin saying it, that I got home easier than I expected, so maybe it worked anyway :) ) ]]> Spirituality SilverCamellia http://forums.catholic.com/showthread.php?t=676680 http://forums.catholic.com/showthread.php?t=676678&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 19:22:26 GMT In this hour of great mercy.. Please pray that I can obtain a favourable outcome in my meeting with a financial advisor in my University. I am currently in a line up for a meeting with an advisor. I accidentally made a mistake in signing up for a course which may cost me 400 dollars. Please pray that I will not suffer from my mistake. THANK YOU In this hour of great mercy.. Please pray that I can obtain a favourable outcome in my meeting with a financial advisor in my University. I am currently in a line up for a meeting with an advisor. I accidentally made a mistake in signing up for a course which may cost me 400 dollars. Please pray that I will not suffer from my mistake. THANK YOU ]]> Prayer Intentions TemplarKnight1 http://forums.catholic.com/showthread.php?t=676678 http://forums.catholic.com/showthread.php?t=676668&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 19:09:45 GMT Who exactly were gentiles during Jesus' time? I guess they were European brothers of Jews. What is the origin of the word "Gentile"? Does it have anything to do with "Gentlemen"? If yes why would Jews call them gentlemen as if they were not? Did it came into being after Jesus for the European disciples of Jesus and Jesus once said "I am gentle in heart; I will give rest to your souls"?
Thanks in advance. ]]> Back Fence Wretched one http://forums.catholic.com/showthread.php?t=676668 http://forums.catholic.com/showthread.php?t=676665&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 19:01:25 GMT When Christ said that he did not want to give bread meant for his children to the dogs, I guess by dogs he meant sons of Satan or wicked people. What is the bread? If it is Word of God, then why do wicked people desire it? I thought they don’t like God and hence they don’t desire his word, law etc. It seems bread is some kind of power, which even wicked people desire. Please enlighten me. Thanks in advance. When Christ said that he did not want to give bread meant for his children to the dogs, I guess by dogs he meant sons of Satan or wicked people. What is the bread? If it is Word of God, then why do wicked people desire it? I thought they don’t like God and hence they don’t desire his word, law etc. It seems bread is some kind of power, which even wicked people desire. Please enlighten me.
Thanks in advance. ]]> Sacred Scripture Wretched one http://forums.catholic.com/showthread.php?t=676665