Posted in Catechism, Church on May 28, 2008 | 1 Comment »
A lighted sanctuary lamp placed near the tabernacle signifies the presence of Christ (Blessed Sacrament). Does the sanctuary lamp has to be a wax candle? Should a lamp fueled by oil or wax be used instead? What about using an ”electric” candle which may give a “fake” impression?
Q: I was told by our pastor that “Vatican II [...]
Posted in Catechism, Church, Mass, Prayers on April 25, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Why do Catholics go to Mass? Must go? Why does the priest wears different coloured clothes at different parts of a year? What is that round white wafer thing you eat during Mass? Why do you refer to Jesus as the Lamb of God? Since Catholics celebrate the Mass every Sunday, does it mean that [...]
Posted in Church, Dear Padre on November 13, 2007 | 7 Comments »
Sharing an article from the “Dear Padre” column.
Dear Padre,
The Greek Orthodox religion seems a lot like the Roman Catholic. Why did they break away from our Church? ~ Dar C.
Dear Dar C.,
Not only does the Greek Orthodox Church seem similar to the Roman Catholic Church, they are also alike in practice. Jesus founded only one [...]
Posted in Church, General on November 2, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
At the Church of Sts Peter & Paul, there are two life-size figurines located above the main entrance. One is St Peter represented as holding the keys to heaven while the other is St Paul shown as holding sword. The parish of SPP, under the care of the Carmelite Friars, has just launched their new [...]
Posted in Catechism, Church, Feast Days on August 17, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
We remember important dates and events through the use of calendars. Birthdays, anniversaries (better not forget the birthday of your spouse), meetings, important events that we must not miss etc are recorded into our PDAs, filofax, calendars and mobile devices to help us plan and prepare for what is to come.
Likewise in the Roman Catholic [...]
Posted in Church on August 13, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Read more about the Coat of Arms of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI.
In Singapore at The Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, the Coat of Arms of Archbishop Nicholas Chia can be seen at the entrance to the Church. It consists of a shield upon an archiepiscopal cross surmounted by a green galero with [...]
Posted in Church on July 4, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
From St Peter ……..
1. St. Peter (32-67)
2. St. Linus (67-76)
3. St. Anacletus (Cletus) (76-88)
4. St. Clement I (88-97)
5. St. Evaristus (97-105)
6. St. Alexander I (105-115)
7. St. Sixtus I (115-125) — also called Xystus I
8. St. Telesphorus (125-136)
9. St. Hyginus (136-140)
10. St. Pius I (140-155)
11. St. Anicetus (155-166)
12. St. Soter (166-175)
13. St. Eleutherius (175-189)
14. St. Victor [...]
Posted in Church on June 7, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Hmmm……..come to think of it!If you are a Lutheran, your religion was founded by Martin Luther, an ex-monk of the Catholic Church, in the year 1517.
If you belong to the Church of England, your religion was founded by King Henry VIII in the year 1534 because the Pope would not grant him a divorce with [...]
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