Catholic Christianity: A Guide to the Way, the Truth, and the LifePaulist Press, 1987 - 472 pages When Thomas asked him 'How can we know the way?' Jesus replied, 'I am the way, the truth and the life.' This book will serve as a guide for all who seek to walk with Jesus on their Christian journey. This book gradually leads one through the many layers of Catholic Christianity as the way, the truth and the life. |
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... turn toward its message . THE LIFE is explored in the final part . What is Christian existence like ? For what purpose does the Christian live and act ? What qualities define Christian existence ? What is life like in the Christian ...
... turn toward its message . THE LIFE is explored in the final part . What is Christian existence like ? For what purpose does the Christian live and act ? What qualities define Christian existence ? What is life like in the Christian ...
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... turn to explore Christianity . Christians treasure God's Word to humanity in our Scriptures . They reveal a God who , throughout human history , has entered into relationship with men and women , Exposed to Scripture God's call soon ...
... turn to explore Christianity . Christians treasure God's Word to humanity in our Scriptures . They reveal a God who , throughout human history , has entered into relationship with men and women , Exposed to Scripture God's call soon ...
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... turns of life may extend God's call . At times of change or illness people experience a need to re - examine their life , questioning whether there might be a meaning that at present eludes them . Perhaps they seek happiness , or a ...
... turns of life may extend God's call . At times of change or illness people experience a need to re - examine their life , questioning whether there might be a meaning that at present eludes them . Perhaps they seek happiness , or a ...
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... turning from those things which are not life - giving toward God and God's love . The primary concern both of the catechu- menate and of Christian life is a deeper and deeper turning toward God and God's kingdom . The Christian is first ...
... turning from those things which are not life - giving toward God and God's love . The primary concern both of the catechu- menate and of Christian life is a deeper and deeper turning toward God and God's kingdom . The Christian is first ...
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... eyes may be opened and that they may be raised as was Lazarus into the light of God . The scrutinies foster 27. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults # 154 conversion — turning the elect away from what is dead 28 Catholic Christianity.
... eyes may be opened and that they may be raised as was Lazarus into the light of God . The scrutinies foster 27. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults # 154 conversion — turning the elect away from what is dead 28 Catholic Christianity.
Contents
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The Way of Worship 8 | 59 |
The Way of Mission 36 | 101 |
The Way of Christian Life 40 | 109 |
Revelation 1 | 151 |
The Truth of the Tradition 21 | 199 |
The Truth of the Christian Path 57 | 273 |
THE LIFE | 319 |
Life in the Church 14 | 371 |
iii | 402 |
Life in the Kingdom | 435 |
EPILOGUE | 457 |
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Page 209 - You have heard that it was said, "You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy." But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you...
Page 267 - Therefore, if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.
Page 348 - So if you are offering your gift at the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your bro'ther, and then come and offer your gift.
Page 50 - Now the Lord is the Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.
Page 258 - I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. You shall have no other Gods before me.
Page 258 - Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work...
Page 444 - Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Page 15 - In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God; all things were made through him, and without him was not anything made that was made.