Tag Archives: Sacraments

______________________________________________________________ The package contains articles about the Roman Catholic Church’s sacraments, excluding Holy Orders. Click the next links in descending order. Grace Baptism Confirmation Eucharist 40-Hour Eucharistic Adoration Recent Eucharistic Miracle in Poland The Holy Spirit and the Eucharist Penance … Continue reading →

______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ I was admitted in Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI, on Saturday, April 11, 2015, with Influenza B, nagging coughing and thoracic pain, 8 on a scale of 1 to 9 . . . and 7 after the initial treatment. … Continue reading →

______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Marriage is a natural institution, a union between a man and a woman, for mutual support and procreation. A marriage has four elements: It is a union of opposite sexes. It is a lifelong union, ending only with … Continue reading →

______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ “During the meal Jesus took some bread in his hands. He blessed the bread and broke it. Then he gave it to his disciples and said ‘Take this and eat it. This is my body.’ Jesus picked up … Continue reading →

______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ In the sacrament of Penance, Confession or Reconciliation, the priest, as the agent of God, absolves sins committed after Baptism, when a sinner is heartily sorry, sincerely confesses and is willing to make satisfaction for them.  Catholics generally … Continue reading →

______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ “Now when the apostles at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent to them Peter and John, who came down and prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Spirit; for it … Continue reading →

______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Baptism, the sacrament of Catholic Church’s initiation, makes an indelible mark on the soul and brings us into a new life in Christ.  We cannot receive another sacrament before Baptism. Christ was baptized by John the Baptist in … Continue reading →

______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Anointing of the Sick may contribute to the cure of patients or prepare them to death.  The Holy Spirit renews confidence and Faith of the patient in God and strengthens the patient against despair, anguish, temptations and discouragement … Continue reading →