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A few weeks before the apostolic exhortation's publication, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith released a letter to Catholic bishops, titled Placuit Deo (It pleased God), "on certain aspects of Christian salvation", which anticipated a central theme of Gaudete et exsultate, describing the modern forms of Pelagianism and of Gnosticism.
This quote by Alicia Bruxvoort sets the scene: "The good news of great joy changed the course of every silent night to come." Take a moment to read through these quotes and embrace the holiday spirit.
Evangelii gaudium (The Joy of the Gospel) is a 2013 apostolic exhortation by Pope Francis "On the proclamation of the Gospel in today's world". In its opening paragraph, Pope Francis urged the entire Church "to embark on a new chapter of evangelism". [1]
In uncertain times, the Bible is a place to turn to for strength, hope, and comfort. The post 50 Inspiring Bible Quotes That Will Renew Your Faith appeared first on Reader's Digest.
The post 55 Beautiful Religious Christmas Quotes That Capture the Spirit of the Holiday appeared first on Reader's Digest. O come, all ye faithful and read religious Christmas quotes that capture ...
Amoris laetitia (The Joy of Love) is a post-synodal apostolic exhortation by Pope Francis addressing the pastoral care of families. [1] Dated 19 March 2016, it was released on 8 April 2016. It follows the Synods on the Family held in 2014 and 2015 .
How great will your glory and happiness be, to be allowed to see God, to be honored with sharing the joy of salvation and eternal light with Christ your Lord and God... to delight in the joy of immortality in the Kingdom of Heaven with the righteous and God's friends! Edward A. Pace in the Catholic Encyclopedia (1907) defined the beatific vision:
Religious images in Christian theology have a role within the liturgical and devotional life of adherents of certain Christian denominations. The use of religious images has often been a contentious issue in Christian history. Concern over idolatry is the driving force behind the various traditions of aniconism in Christianity.