9 More Church Fathers Explain the Catholic Belief About Baptism
“Through the Holy Spirit, Baptism is a bath that purifies, justifies, and sanctifies.” (CCC 1227)
“Through the Holy Spirit, Baptism is a bath that purifies, justifies, and sanctifies.” (CCC 1227)
“This sacrament is also called ‘the washing of regeneration and renewal by the Holy Spirit,’ for it signifies and actually brings about the birth of water and the Spirit without which no one ‘can enter the kingdom of God.’” (CCC 1215)
‘Justification is conferred in Baptism, the sacrament of faith. It conforms us to the righteousness of God, who makes us inwardly just by the power of his mercy.’ (CCC 1992)
ROSARY & ART: The First Luminous Mystery, the Baptism of the Lord
The Holy Father reminds the faithful of the importance of celebrating the anniversary of becoming a child of God and heir to the kingdom of heaven.
COMMENTARY: It is critically important to carefully read the Dicastery of the Doctrine of the Faith’s answers to Bishop Negri’s questions in context — and to ignore silly headlines from media sources that do not understand Catholic teaching.
On the day the missile alert sounded in Haifa, Hussam and Chiara decided to baptize Marta as soon as possible.
The Holy Father already has a pending appointment with his ‘Peruvian family’ at Casa Santa Marta as soon as possible and when the doctors allow it.
COMMENTARY: Whatever your reason for wanting to become Catholic, run with it. It’s your road sign pointing you in the right direction.
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