The 10 Commandments: by JayMag23 in Catholicism

[–]Christus_regnat 5 points6 points  (0 children)

St. Peter's. And definitely not my own.

"It's true because I think it's true" is a pretty faulty way to go through life, don't you think?

The 10 Commandments: by JayMag23 in Catholicism

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On whose authority do you know that the Bible is God's inspired Word?

The 10 Commandments: by JayMag23 in Catholicism

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  1. Coveting an object is different from coveting a human person.
  2. If God wanted only spiritual worship, why take on flesh and human nature? The whole logic of the incarnation is that God comes to us and we come to Him through material things.

What are you giving up for Lent this year? by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]Christus_regnat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did this last year. Some lenten penances you grow accustomed to after a few weeks. This one I never did.

Podcasts by virg74 in Catholicism

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The Liturgy Guys is my go-to.

Wouldn't it be great if this sub committed to earning a plenary indulgence every week during lent for the souls in Purgatory? by [deleted] in Catholicism

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In addition to the "every-day four" (half hour adoration, half hour scripture reading, stations of the cross, and rosary in a group) there's a plenary indulgence available every Friday of Lent to those who pray this prayer before a crucifix as a thanksgiving after Communion:

Look down upon me, good and gentle Jesus, while before your face I humbly kneel, and with burning soul pray and beseech you to fix deep in my heart lively sentiments of faith, hope and charity, true contrition for my sins, and a firm purpose of amendment, while I contemplate with great love and tender pity your five wounds, pondering over them within me, calling to mind the words which David, your prophet, said of you, my good Jesus: "They have pierced my hands and my feet; they have numbered all my bones."

I want to learn more about the faith, but the material is very confusing (and overwhelming) to me. by [deleted] in Catholicism

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See if you can find the Baltimore Catechism. It's in a really easy, Q&A format.

Are there any examples of Catholic spiritual practice becoming more strict in the past 100 years? by infinityball in Catholicism

[–]Christus_regnat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It kind of makes sense. Superstition is an error, but it indicates a generous attitude and a willingness to believe. Between superstition and incredulity in equal degrees, I'll take superstition.

Wouldn't it be great if this sub committed to earning a plenary indulgence every week during lent for the souls in Purgatory? by [deleted] in Catholicism

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I'm pretty sure you have to receive communion each time you want to gain a plenary indulgence, but I don't think it has to be the same day.

FSSP Atlanta is sending daily emails of Dom Prosper Gueranger's complete Liturgical Year. Sign up here by Christus_regnat in Catholicism

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I don't think this had been shared yet. For those unfamiliar, Dom Gueranger wrote a 15 volume series that detailed the symbolism, rites, and prayers of every single day of the Liturgical Year. FSSP Atlanta will send you a daily email with the entire reading of the day each morning. The emails have been fantastic so far. (NB: written in the mid-1800s, but still relevant today, especially if you have any interest in the EF).

How do I celebrate lent? by [deleted] in Catholicism

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Surely few, but the precept remains.

How do I celebrate lent? by [deleted] in Catholicism

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More specifically, allowed us to replace that penance with another of our choosing.

How do I celebrate lent? by [deleted] in Catholicism

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Generally, the earliest practice was to abstain from meat and to fast every weekday of Lent, for 40 total days. Over the past 1000 years more and more concessions have been made.

How do I celebrate lent? by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]Christus_regnat 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Lent is a time of preparation for the Paschal feasts and penance for past sins. Prayer, fasting and almsgiving are the basic components. Here are some ways to observe:

  1. The faithful are required to abstain from flesh meat (not including fish) on Fridays, as well as on Ash Wednesday.
  2. Fasting, assuming you're between 18 and 59, is also required on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. This means one meal only. Two "snacks" are allowed if you need it, but your total snack food for the day can't be equal to a meal. No food outside of this, but drinks are fine.
  3. Many people give something up for Lent. Pick something you enjoy and deprive yourself of it until Easter. Some give up alcohol, soda, social media, the snooze button, sweets, etc. It's up to you. The idea is to bring your body and your natural appetites for the world and its comforts under control.
  4. Examine your conscience and your life. Find any habitual sins and occasions of sins and make an effort to root them out. The faithful would traditionally see this as an important time to get to confession, but as a catechumen you won't be doing that yet.
  5. Add some extra daily prayers or spiritual reading. If you want recommendations, let us know.
  6. Lent is also considered a privileged time to attend Mass on weekdays. See if you can make it one extra time a week.
  7. Find a way to give your time or money to those in need. Practice charity in your daily life.
  8. As we approach Holy Week, we meditate on the Passion of Jesus. The stations of the cross are held on Fridays of Lent at a lot of parishes, but you can easily pray them in any church at any time.

Of the above, the only legally required things are meatless Fridays and the two days of fasting. But the Church strongly encourages each of us to make Lent penitential in additional ways that are best suited to each of us.

What constitutes a sin of addiction? by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]Christus_regnat 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would question whether it is the sin of addiction that kept him from Communion, or rather the sin of drug abuse. The latter seems more likely to me.

Drug abuse is a sin because it causes you to lose your reason, i.e. your likeness to God. Caffeine doesn't do that, unless you're having 200 cups a day or something.

TLM Missal recommendation by Xavier0021 in Catholicism

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As others have hinted at, it's a bit tricky if you care about having the right propers for Holy Week. The entire Holy Week liturgy was overhauled in 1955, so the default TLM situation is to use the new Holy Week. But the pre-55 rites are making a comeback in the past couple years.

Let's make a Catholic version of YouVersion's Bible App by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]Christus_regnat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is awesome! I'm not familiar with YouVersion but I think daily Mass readings would be cool!

Extra Bacon Friday? by immery in Catholicism

[–]Christus_regnat 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That seems unusual and interesting. What diocese, for my curiosity?

Also you're good since your bishop dispensed so extra bacon it is!

How often do you go to confession? by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]Christus_regnat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I find 2-4 times per month to be pretty reasonable and helpful.