Who is St. Michael the Archangel? - Catholic Straight Answers
With the rise of scholasticism and the exposition of the “nine choirs of angels,” some said St. Michael was the prince of the Seraphim, the first of the choirs. (However, St. Thomas Aquinas assigned St. Michael as the prince of the last choir, the angels.) St. Michael the Archangel has been invoked for protection on various occasions.
What is the story behind the image of Our Lady of Perpetual Help?
The Archangels Michael and Gabriel, hovering in the upper corners, hold the instruments of the Passion– St. Michael (in the left corner) holds the spear, the wine-soaked sponge, and the crown of thorns, and St. Gabriel (in the right corner) holds the cross and the nails.
What is the Assumption of the Blessed Mother?
The Archangel Gabriel recognized her as “full of grace,” “blessed among women,” and “one with the Lord.” Mary had been chosen to be the Mother of our Savior. By the power of the Holy Spirit, she conceived our Lord, Jesus Christ, and through her, true God became also true man: “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us.”
Who is St. Anthony and why is he the patron saint of lost things?
St. Anthony is invoked as the patron saint of lost things. A little jingle goes like this: “St. Anthony, please look around; something is lost and must be found.” This attribution comes from an incident where a novice carried off a valuable psalter St. Anthony was using. St. Anthony prayed very hard that the psalter would be found.
Can Catholics be cremated? - Catholic Straight Answers
St. Paul reminds us, “The Lord Himself will come down from heaven at the word of command, at the sound of the archangel’s voice and God’s trumpet; and those who have died in Christ will rise first” (I Thessalonians 4:16).
Why is Mary referred to as the “mediatrix”? - Catholic Straight …
Mary, recognized by Archangel Gabriel as full of grace, one with the Lord, and blessed among all women, conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and bore Jesus Christ. Through her “mediation” Jesus entered this world– true God becoming also true man.
Who was St. Joseph? - Catholic Straight Answers
Although not defined by the Magisterium, St. Francis de Sales (d. 1622) believed that St. Joseph was assumed body and soul into Heaven: “What is there left for us to say now if not that, in no way must we doubt that this glorious saint enjoys much credit in Heaven in the company of the One who favored him so much as to raise him there, body ...
What are Anointing of the Sick and Extreme Unction?
During His public ministry, Jesus healed people– the blind, the lame, the lepers, the deaf and mute, the hemorrhaging, and the dying. His healing touched both body and soul. In most of the accounts of the healing miracles, the ill … Continued
What is exposition and benediction of the Blessed Sacrament?
The faithful would gather, usually in the evening for chanted prayers, particularly in honor of our Blessed Mother. The Blessed Sacrament would be exposed, more prayers would be chanted or recited, and the service would end with benediction. Interestingly, benediction is still known in France as Le Salut Tres Saint Sacrement.
What is virtue and what are the four cardinal virtues?
St. Paul in his Letter to the Philippians captured the idea of virtue and the living of a virtuous life: “My brothers, your thoughts should be wholly directed to all that is true, all that deserves respect, all that is … Continued