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Welcome to Catholicchurches.in

admin — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 11:46:51 +0000

Welcome to online roman catholic church directory to find churches in your city. India is second most populated country in the world with 2.3% of Christians especially 11,800,000 roman catholic Christians. There are nearly 10,000 roman catholic churches in india. To provide information about all the catholic churches in one church Directory is a tremendous [...]

What is Fatima

admin — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:31:20 +0000

What is Fatima Heaven’s Intervention to save us From Persecution, War, Annihilation, Enslavement And Hell Fatima is a visit by our Heavenly Mother Mary in our time for our time. It is a Message of concern, a practical plan for world peace, a promise of Heaven. It is Heaven’s interventions to save us from persecutions, [...]

Salvation and peace through Reparation

admin — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:22:04 +0000

Salvation and peace through Reparation when sister lucy situated at tuy, her confessor, father goncalves, had given in her in writing a series of question. We have already mentioned some of them. Let us retain here only the fourth question: why five Saturdays and not nine or seven, in honour of the sorrows of our [...]

The Apparitions of pontevedra

admin — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:13:36 +0000

The Apparitions of pontevedra In the evening of Thursday December 10, 1925, after supper, lucy received the visit of the child Jesus and the virgin mary in her cell. Let us listen to her testimony. On Dec 10, 1925, the most holy virgin herself appeared, and beside her, borne by a luminous cloud, the child [...]

Hell and the secret

admin — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 09:46:03 +0000

Hell and the secret It is the terrifying vision of hell which opens the secret of Fatima. Through it, our lady leads us at the outset to the essential, to the only thing that counts, our eternity. That first part of the secret is of prime importance. Much more yet than the announcement of famines, [...]

The Rosary

admin — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 09:28:32 +0000

The Rosary Sister Lucy Of Fatima And The Rosary In 1970, some progressive theologians having led a campaign in Portugal against the Rosary, Sister Lucy wrote to friend, Mother Mari Jose Martins, the following lines: As for what you are telling me concerning the recitation of the Rosary, It is great pity! Because the prayers [...]

The three children of Fatima

admin — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 09:21:14 +0000

The three children of Fatima Lucy: Her Infancy Nursed to the second of hymns, Lucy relates in her second Memoir, the first thing that I learned was the Ave Maria because my mother was accustomed to take me in her arms whenever she was teaching my sister Caroline, who was five years older than I. [...]

The miracle of the sun

admin — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 09:10:44 +0000

The miracle of the sun October 13, 1917 Here are briefly the facts, starting from the day after the events, by a reporter who cannot possibly be accused of partiality in this matter and for a good reason! We refer to Avelino de Almedia, the chief editor of “O Seculo,” the large “liberal” anticlerical and [...]

The Scapular

admin — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 09:04:33 +0000

The Scapular The Scapular of Our Mount Lady of Carmel: On September 13, 1917, the Virgin of Fatima had announced to three little Children the coming of Our Lady of Mount Carmel the next month, on October 13, during the closing of the cycle of apparitions, when the conversation of Lucy with Our Lady of [...]

Sixth apparitions september 13

admin — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:41:25 +0000

A marvellous apparition Thursday September 13: It was Lucy who recited the Rosary in a loud voice, while the people answered. Only the murmur of Prayers could be heard. Suddenly shouts of joy rang out…some arms were raised, and showed something in the sky. “Look!… You don’t see it?’’ – “Yes, I see it!”… A [...]

Fifth apparitions August 19

admin — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:33:56 +0000

The apparitions at “Valinhos” Sunday August 19: On Sunday August 19, assisting at the parish Mass, the three little shepherds, accompanied by the several persons, Left for the Cova da Iria in order to Rosary there. In the afternoon, Lucy and Francisco, with John, his brother a little older, took the road of Valinhos (the [...]

Fourth apparitions August 13

admin — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:27:37 +0000

Certainly our lady has come Monday August 13: On the 13th of August the day chosen by Our Lady to appear at the Cova da Iria, the district administrator went to Aljustrel, and while pretending to give the Children a ride to the Cova where Our Lady was waiting for them in the opposite direction, [...]

Third Apparitions July 13

admin — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:22:31 +0000

The announcement of the great miracle and the secret Friday July 13: Let us you now listen to the messenger of heaven relate this apparition . July 13, 1917. Some moments after our arrival at the Cova da Iria, near the holm-oak, in the midst of a great crowd of people, while we were reciting [...]

Second Apparitions June 13,1917

admin — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:12:08 +0000

The immaculate heart of mary pierced with thorns Wednesday June 13, 1917: Let us now listen to Lucy relate the apparition in her fourth memoir. June 13, 1917. After reciting the Rosary with Jacinta, Francisco and other people present, we again saw the reflection of the light which was approaching (what we would call lightening) [...]

First Apparition- May13,1917

admin — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:41:27 +0000

I am of heaven Sunday, May 13, 1917: On Sunday, May 13, 1917, the three little Shepherds has gone to chapel of Boleiros to assist the first Mass, “the Mass of souls,” as they used to say then, for it was a Mass celebrated for the souls I purgatory, which was a treasured devotion in [...]

God Two Great Commandments

admin — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 06:33:55 +0000

The basis of all law (your rule of life) rest on two commandments: ” You shall love the Lord your God soul, and with all your mind…. You shall love your neighbor as yourself” (Mt 22:37-39).

Liturgical seasons of the Year

admin — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:05:52 +0000

Through the liturgy the work of our redemption is exercised. It is “the outstanding means by which the faithful can express in their lives, and manifest to others, the mystery of Christ and the real nature of the Church…” (Constitution on the Liturgy,2). It is “the summit toward which the activity of Church is directed…it [...]

How to Prepare for Sick Call

admin — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:59:56 +0000

Confession, Communion, Anointing (Be sure to call the priest whenever a relative or friend has become seriously sick. The person does not have to be in danger of death.) Cover a small table with a cloth. If possible, have the table near the bed or chair of the sick person. Put a crucifix and two [...]

How to Baptize in case of an Emergency

admin — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:56:47 +0000

Pour ordinary water on the forehead (not the hair) of the person to be baptized, and say while pouring it: “I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,” (note: any person can and should baptize in case of necessity; the same person must say the [...]

Spiritual works of Mercy

admin — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:53:44 +0000

To admonish the sinner. To instruct the ignorant. To council the doubtful. To comfort the sorrowful. To bear wrongs patiently. To forgive all injuries. To pray for the living and the dead. Or Correct those who need it. Teach the ignorant. Give advice those who need it. Comfort those who suffer. Be patient with others. [...]

Corporal (Material) Works of Mercy

admin — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:49:44 +0000

To feed the hungry. To give drink to thirsty. To clothe the naked. To visit the imprisoned. To shelter the homeless. To visit the sick. To bury the dead.

Beatitudes

admin — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:45:08 +0000

Positive Christianity involves more then obedience to laws. Those who follow Christ and live by his Spirit know that their salvation rests on struggle and pain. The Beatitudes are a summary of the difficulties to be overcome by faithful Christians and the rewards that will be theirs if they are loyal followers of Christ. Blessed [...]

How to Receive Communion

admin — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:42:33 +0000

Receive Communion Communion may always be received on the tongue. Subject to the local bishop’s decision, it may also be received in the hand. (Consult your pastor for the appropriate method.) Also, on designated occasions. Communion may be received under both species. When the minister of the Eucharist addresses the communicant with the words. “The [...]

Regulations for the communion Fast

admin — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:39:16 +0000

Regulations of the communion Fast The conditions for receiving Holy Communion are the state of the grace (freedom from mortal sins), the right intention (not out of routine of human respect, but for the purpose of pleasing God), and observance of the communion fast. This fast means that you must not eat anything or drink [...]

Confession of Sins

admin — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:37:09 +0000

The precept to confess at least once a year is a reminder to receive the sacrament of Penance (reconciliation) on a regular basis. If no grave sin has been committed in that time, confession is not necessary. However, frequent confession is of great value; it makes us more deeply conformed to Christ and more submissive [...]

Regulations for Fast and Abstinence

admin — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:34:57 +0000

Regulations foe Fast and Abstinence To fast means to limit the quantity of food. To abstain means to refrain from eating meat. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fast and abstinence, and all Fridays of Left are days of abstinence. The obligation to abstain from meat brands Catholics 14 years of age and [...]

Holy Days of Obligation

admin — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:31:22 +0000

Holy days of Obligation Holy days of obligation are special feasts on which Catholics who have reached the age of reason are seriously obliged, as on Sundays to assist at Mass and to avoid unnecessary work, serious reasons excuse from these obligations. In Singapore & Malaysia these days are: Ascension Thursday – 40 days after [...]

Precepts of the Church

admin — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:26:57 +0000

From time to time the Church has listed certain specific duties of Catholics. Some duties expected of Catholic Christian today including the following, (those traditionally mentioned as Precepts of the Church are marked with an asterisk.) To keep holy the day of the Lord’s Resurrection: to worship God by practicing in Mass every Sunday and [...]

Commandments of God

admin — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:24:28 +0000

great-commandments These are an extension of the two great commandments. The first three tell you how to love your God; the rest show you how to love your neighbor. You shall honor no other God but me. You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God. Remember to keep holy the Sabbath day. [...]

Human Destiny

admin — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 11:48:38 +0000

Individual Death and Judgment The Church believes in two final destinies – one for individuals, and one for humankind as a whole. What you can expect at the death is expressed in the new Testament letter to the Hebrews. It says, “It is appointed for men to die once, and after that comes judgment…” (Heb [...]

The Sacraments of the Church

admin — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 11:39:34 +0000

Baptism: New Life and Ways of living Through symbolic immersion in the waters of Baptism, you are “plunged into the paschal mystery of Christ.” In a mysterious way ‘you “die with him, are buried with him, and rise with him” (Constitution on the liturgy, 6). As a Baptized Christian, you are an adopted brother or [...]

Sin: Original and Personal

admin — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 11:33:51 +0000

The Original sin and Its Effects In its Constitution on the Church in the Modern World, Vatican II states: “Although he was made by God in a state of Holiness, from the very dawn of history man abused his liberty, at the urging of Personified Evil. Man set himself against God and sought to find [...]

The scriptures and Tradition

admin — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 11:15:47 +0000

The Second Vatican Council describes scared Scripture as being “like a mirror in which the pilgrim Church on earth looks at God” (Revelation 7:1). God’s word of revelation comes to you through words spoken and written by human beings. Sacred scripture is the word of God “in, as much as it is consigned to writing [...]

Mary, Mother of Jesus and of the Church

admin — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 11:08:58 +0000

In this book Mary and your everyday Life, theologian Bernard Haring remarks: “ The Vatican council has crowned the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church with a beautiful chapter on Mary , the prototype and model of the Church cannot come the full understanding of union with Christ and service to his Gospel without a profound [...]

The Catholic Church

admin — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 10:39:03 +0000

The Church: Founded by Jesus Christ The whole life of Jesus, the Word made flesh, was the foundation for the Church. Jesus gathered to himself followers who committed themselves completely to himself. Praying before hand. Jesus then close his inner circle – The Twelve , To twelve he disclosed personal knowledge of himself, spoke of [...]

Grace and the Technological virtues

admin — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 10:33:41 +0000

Grace: God’s Life within You You are probably familiar with the distinction made between habitual grace (the state of sanctifying grace) and actual grace (divine help given for the performing of acts)These are two aspects of the life you live when you possess grace itself :the spirit of God who is poured into our hearts”(Rom [...]

The Holy Spirit

admin — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 10:26:54 +0000

The Indwelling spirit There is a common way in which God is present to all of creation. Saint Paul referred to this all enveloping presence of God when he quoted a Greek poet who said, “In him we live and move and have our being” (Acts 17:28). But there is another, entirely personal presence of [...]

Jesus Christ

admin — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 10:20:53 +0000

Jesus, God and Man The second person of the blessed Trinity becomes a man, Jesus Christ. His mother was Mary of Nazareth, daughter of Joachim and Anne. Joseph, Mary‘s husband, was like a father to Jesus, Jesus’ true and only father is God; he had no human father. Conceived Mary‘s womb by the power of [...]

You the Seeker, God the Seeker

admin — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 10:12:50 +0000

You: A Human Being Who Seeks God From the time you learned to talk, you asked questions – which reveals something absolutely basic about you: the fact that you have a questioning intellect. Throughout your life you have always wanted things, and you find yourself making constant decision – saying yes to this, no to [...]

God the Father of Jesus

admin — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:04:27 +0000

God the Father of Jesus The Book of Exodus records one of the most profound revelations in human history. The revelation is narrated in the story of God calling Mosses to be the leader of his people. Speaking from a burning bush which “though on fire, was not consumed, God called out: “Moses! Moses! God [...]

One God, Three Divine Persons

admin — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 15:26:04 +0000

The Catholic teaches that the fathomless mystery we call God has revealed himself to humankind as a trinity of persons – the Father, the Son, and the Holy Sprit. Three Persons, One God The mystery of the Trinity is central doctrine of Catholic faith. Upon it are based all other teachings of the church, in [...]

Revelation, Faith, Doctrine, and Doubt

admin — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 15:22:54 +0000

Revelation and Faith

God seeks you – which is why he has chosen to “main fest and communicative both himself and eternal decrees of his will concerning the salvation of mankind “(Revelation 6:1). In revealing; God has not only communicated information; he has communicated himself to you.

Your personal response to God’s communication of himself and his will is called faith. “By faith man freely commits