Category Archives: Catechism of the Catholic Church Musings

Satanic Group Playing with Fire

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

Originally at: http://americamagazine.org/content/all-things/satanic-group-playing-fire by James Martin, S.J. One of the most frightening books I’ve ever read was Possessed, the real-life account of an exorcism in 1949, in St. Louis, Mo. It served as the basis of the popular novel and film “The Exorcist.” … Continue reading →

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Marital Faith

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

By Guest Blogger Fr. Richard Schamber Rings are intimate symbols of Christian marriage. They are exchanged by Christian husbands and wives as a sign of their public vows. These rings bear witness to the lifelong covenant they have entered upon. … Continue reading →

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A Catechism on Every Shelf

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

By Guest Blogger Mary DeTurris Poust People often find it hard to believe that I can get so enthusiastic about the Catechism of the Catholic Church. I mean, just look at it. Clocking in at almost 1,000 pages, it’s more than … Continue reading →

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Faith and Same-Sex Marriage

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

By Guest Blogger Archbishop John J. Myers Marriage is as old as humankind. From the beginning, God created the human race in His own image and likeness. Sexual difference and complementarity have been present from the beginning as part of … Continue reading →

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FAITH AND BAPTISM

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

By Guest Blogger Rev. Deogratias O. Ekisa, S.T.D Faith and the sacrament of baptism are intimately linked in Catholic doctrine and practice.  This relationship is twofold: not only does faith lead to baptism (terminus ad quem), but faith also grows from … Continue reading →

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*Unanswered Prayer* in the Catechism

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

By Tom Neal, PhD The Catechism’s 4th section on Prayer is a treasury of practical wisdom drawn from the 4000 year old Jewish-Christian tradition. It was added to the original three-part catechism to highlight the importance of bringing the truths … Continue reading →

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Powerless Faith

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

By Tom Neal, PhD It’s often the case that people, even people of faith, assume that suffering is all bad; to be avoided at all costs; a source of righteous complaint against the Creator. I mean, who wants to suffer? … Continue reading →

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