Mike Shreve
All Catholics are taught to revere the pope as the sole Vicar of Christ (God’s chief representative to the world). The official stance is that this position has been inherited through the centuries from Peter, who is considered the first pope and...
I have often wondered why some insurance companies and news outlets describe tornados, hurricanes, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, floods and wildfires as “Acts of God.” I understand part of their reasoning—that these things are normally...
There are seven sacraments acknowledged by the Catholic Church. The three considered most important are Baptism, the Eucharist (Holy Communion), and Confirmation. If you are unfamiliar with Catholicism, you may be wondering, “What is the purpose of...
