Do Catholics believe in the Rapture?
Do Catholics believe in the Rapture?
Many people have heard the term “rapture” in sermons, books, and movies. This so-called Rapture is often portrayed, especially by Protestants, as a moment when faithful Christians suddenly disappear from earth and are taken up into Heaven, while the rest of the world is left behind to face a time of terrible tribulation.
But what does the Bible and the Catholic Church really teach about this? Father Chris Alar, MIC, explains.
Then hear about the short film “The Veil Removed,” showing what really happens when the veil between Heaven and earth is pulled back at each Mass and we are brought forth in front of a cloud of heavenly witnesses.
You might also like...
Ask a Marian - Sports Edition. Hear Fr. Chris Alar explain the Church's teaching on sports and whether it is sinful or virtuous. What about sports on Sundays, is that discouraged by the Church? Fr. Chris Alar explains what you need to know about sports in this amusing video.
We have all heard about "pedophile priests" and the Church scandal. And while there are certainly cases of this and trauma caused many victims by abusive priests, for which there is no excuse, there is more to the story. What is the reason for it and are the number of cases actually greater in schools, homes, and other religions? And is the problem really pedophilia, or something else? Was the Pennsylvania Grand Jury report accurate or flawed? Hear Fr. Chris Alar explain what you need to know.
The Church teaches that the Blessed Virgin Mary, upon her death, was assumed into Heaven by the power of God. But how do we explain the Assumption, if we can’t find direct evidence of it in the Bible? Join Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, as he reveals how Scripture, Sacred Apostolic Tradition, and the Magisterium guide us Catholics in our way of life. Then be inspired by the story of the Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne, New Jersey, whose “Nightwatch” ministry is a lifeline to the elderly and infirmed.
