Is there someone who just became Catholic recommend a book or site?
that addresses the typical questions that many people have questions about Catholicism?
No overlycerebral questions, like the majority of Catholics have heard b4, like "Why pray to Mary, or the statues" - as you know that.
I'm trying to find a book for Catholics who answers, and explains why Catholics believe what they do.
convuluted not too - I do not want to read a book of 5000 pages on the doctrine, as well as answer questions about Catholicism.
thanks.
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Complete Idiot's Guide to the Catholic understanding of Bob O'Gorman. I'm not being sarcastic. I just checked out of the library and is a great book that provides the basics in an easy to read format. As to specific questions such as Why pray to Mary, you can find at any website, such as Catholic http://www.catholic.org. The answer is not to pray to Mary or a saint, asking the saint or Mary to pray for them, like asking a Baptist pastor or the congregation to pray for him.
I really do not understand why people go to a question about Catholicism to
1. Slam of religion
2. try to make the questioner to another religion
and 3. Do not answer the question.
please encourage them to not just jump in the Catholic faith, without investigating what the Protestant faith has to offer. Catholics focus on both the work and not enough on the grace
"For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus"
1 Timothy 2:5
should not pray to saints or Mary, because Christ is the only mediator between God and us.
There is no purgatory Bible speaks of is that heaven or hell
There are many other things and I would really encourage you to seek the truth for himself. Open your Bible and find what the grace of Christ is really, because it's so amazing!
probably there is an edition of … "for Dummies" out there.
Apologetics is not too long either.
In other words, you are looking for a source that covers the "basics" …
Try this site Catholic Home Study: http://www.amm.org/chss.htm.
Here is a summary of the courses they offer:
We pray: Living in God's presence
This is a "how-to-pray" book for everyone. It explains how God speaks to us and how we should respond. It is the Bible teachings about prayer, he stressed the prayer of Jesus. It describes the act of prayer (adoration, contrition, Thanks, Supplication), and forms of prayer (meditation, prayer, vocal, etc.). It addresses issues such as prayer to the saints, examines the difficulties in prayer, and shows how prayer connects us to God, now and forever.
WE BELIEVE … A STUDY OF THE CATHOLIC FAITH
An explanation of Catholic teaching, cross-referenced to the Catechism of the Catholic Church and following the same structure as the Catechism: creed, worship, Christian life, and prayer. The course studies belief in God, the Bible, life and teachings of Jesus, the Church, Mary, the saints, life after death, the sacraments, moral life, and Catholic prayer. Foreword by Cardinal Justin Rigali, archbishop of Philadelphia. To read a sample page from this course and take a short questionnaire, CLICK HERE!
THE CULT: A GUIDE TO THE CATHOLIC MASS
This course tells why Jesus wants us to attend Mass, gives the fascinating history of the Mass, the Mass ceremonies explained step by step shows how to pray the Mass, answers frequently asked questions, and describes how to live after of the Mass we will "love and serve the Lord." Foreword by Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan, Archbishop of Milwaukee.
The pursuit of happiness
Everybody wants to be happy, and God wants us to be happy. This course explains the four levels of happiness (body, mind and will, heart, soul) and uses Scripture, stories, and common sense to help us achieve emotional health, spiritual growth and true happiness.
A CATHOLIC GUIDE TO THE BIBLE
Explains the principles of Catholic interpretation of the Bible. Takes the student through the Bible, offering pertinent information about the historical background, the author and the literary style of each book. Select passages read every book of the Bible so that students can become familiar with the Bible as a whole and understand the Word of God.
THE PRIVILEGE OF BEING CATHOLIC
Explains most of the distinctive beliefs of Catholics, and notes how they are based on the goodness of God's creation, our redemption by Jesus, and love of the Holy Spirit. Shows what it means to be Catholic, and why we believe that we, the reasons for doctrines like the Real Presence, confession, sacramentals, and devotion to the saints.
The Catechism MANUAL
A summary and review of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. The Catechism condenses into a format readable and brief, and offers explanations of difficult passages. A good way to get acquainted with the whole Catechism in a short time.
MOTHER OF CHRIST AND OUR
This course explains what the Bible says about Mary, the Church teaches, the apparitions of Mary, how Mary relates to our daily life, prayer and liturgy relating to Mary, the meaning of the Rosary Marian sacramentals, and more. Will help you understand Catholic devotion to Mary and explained to others.
I have taken three of these courses so far. They are full of information, but are presented in "Down to Earth" so you're looking for.
These courses are free as are materials. The books are theirs to keep after the course is complete. Or you can buy these books from any online bookstore. They are relatively cheap, even cheaper if you buy used, and provide you with a solid library of Catholic teaching.
Well, I am not a "recent Catholic", but here are a few good Catholic web sites:
Which I recommend for finding that probably the most common questions is http://www.catholic.com/default.asp
Official Sites:
The Vatican: http://www.vatican.va/phome_en.htm
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops: http://www.usccb.org/index.shtml
+ Catholic Bible: http://www.usccb.org/nab/bible/
+ Catechism of the Catholic Church: http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/inde …
+ Code of Canon Law: http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG1104/_I …
+ Documents of Vatican II: http://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_counc …
Other sites:
Catholic Online: http://www.catholic.org/
Catholic.net: http://www.catholic.net/
Catholic Encyclopedia: http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/index.ht …
Catholic Exchange: http://www.catholicexchange.com/
ETWN: http://www.ewtn.com/
Catholic Answers: http://www.catholic.com/library.asp
Catholic culture: http://www.catholicculture.org/
How do we know that the Catholic Church
that Jesus Christ founded?
There is also much of the news so be sure to browse the page …
http://www.catholic.org/
http://www.vatican.va/
http://www.newadvent.org/
I recommend you read the Bible and get out while you can.
Yahushua Shalom
I have a book or website but I would suggest to suggest a television program. Rock of Love, starring Bret Michaels. It is truly a study on the internal workings of our society as a whole during this tumultuous time in the history of our nations. I think you may be able to draw some very real and deep Catholic consultation on its findings. If you studied, you may find many parables of Jesus Christ rival.
http://www.skepticsannotatedbible.com
This will give you the good and the bad of the Bible. Read and absorb.
I like this site. Back to 'For the Protestant section of frequently asked questions about Catholicism: http://www.olrl.org/
Here are two: http://www.catholic.com and http://www.scripturecatholic.com.
You should also check the catechism: http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc.htm
The Catholic Encyclopedia: http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/index.ht …
And the Catholic Bible: http://www.usccb.org/nab/bible/
God bless.
This site is really good, it is called frequently asked questions on the Catholic Church, see link belowhttp: / / http://www.columbia.edu / cu / Augustine / a / m …
Necronomicon Exmortus
First Reading in safety awareness about how to keep clear of rapists and abusers. I have heard that all the Catholic churches.
I was raised Catholic and I can not think of any book that is in favor of Catholics. Any Christian I am now very happy with my decision to change.