Defending the Papacy
Defending the Papacy
Does Biblical evidence exist for the Catholic Church's claim that the Pope is Christ's Vicar here on earth? Yes, beginning with whenever the Twelve Apostles are named in the Bible, Peter, the first Pope, always heads the list. Father Chris Alar, MIC, explains that, in order for there to be unity, every institution has to have a leader, and the Roman Catholic Church, with the Pope as her leader, is the oldest continuously running institution in the history of the world.
Then, staying on the leadership theme, hear stories of the meaning of true masculine leadership. This doesn't mean domination or control, but self-giving love in service to others.
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Jesus said we must “pray always without becoming weary” (Lk 18:1). But how can we truly pray without ceasing? The answer lies in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass — the most perfect and continuous prayer on earth. At every moment of every day, somewhere in the world, the Mass is being offered. Humanity never ceases to pray because the Church never ceases to worship.
Fr. Chris explains what the Epiphany is and why it is so important, and a touching story of a little girl who had a big impact on those in her life.The forgotten feast of the Epiphany is full of graces - learn how to receive what God wants to give us.
