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What is the symbolism of a rose in Christianity / Catholicism?

Im gettin a tattoo of a cross with a red rose on it. Thet I heard a red rose can symbolize the blood that Christ shed to save us from our sins. Also my name is Rose and my dad told me it was after Mary, but since we are Christians and non-Catholics do not [...] Related posts:
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Christians are taking over from What Catholics in the past?

killing millions, I mean. People are saying that Catholics are Christians, and is totally false, Catholic is in a totally different category of religion, why are we being blamed for what they did?   I bow to the Pope or acknowlegde him as someone special. I do not pray to Mary or the saints.   Didn't we [...] Related posts:
  1. What is your opinion of Catholics call themselves Christians?
  2. Catholic Christians: Can you draw me in the Bible where it says To …?
  3. What are the different beliefs of Catholics and Christians?

What is the proper way to receive communion in a Catholic church?

I will confirm my brothers tomorrow. I have not been to church in a long time. I remember going to the priest, or the Eucharist (sp?) Minister …. but I have to say / do is seriously what I am drawing blank. I do not want to embarrass my family or I am doing something [...] Related posts:
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What is a good gift for a Catholic blessing Ring?

My friends are having a ceremony by a priest at home and make their rings blessed. Never heard of it, but I will support them. thanks in advance Related posts:
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  2. Where can I find catholic gift shops in Seattle?
  3. What do a Catholic priest Blessing Home In Pflugerville, Texas?

Does anyone know what happens in a marriage preparation class at a Catholic church?

Does anyone know what happens in the sessions of marriage preparation?   We were married in a Catholic church, we have two training sessions with the priest of the church.   Therefore, I want to know what to expect from the sessions. And what kind of questions they can ask the priest.   Did you ask personal questions? Related posts:
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  3. Before they married in the Catholic Church, taught a priest's Engagement / Marriage Retreat?

What health care DOES THE Vatican?

We have the debate about health care here in America. People are afraid of having socialized health care and have read that a Catholic priest warned of "slippage" on the road to socialism. So the previous question. Related posts:
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What is a good song to walk down the aisle and in a Catholic church?

I'm really looking for a good song for the organist to play thats really sentimental and make people mourn. I know that sounds weird. But I must tell my father what I want to play. ideas Related posts:
  1. Fellow Catholics, do you like this song that makes me a bad Catholic?
  2. Sounds silly [Catholic Question] A Green Day Foxboro O jacuzzi song …?
  3. Looking for a "different" Christmas Song for a Catholic mass piano / vocal.?