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.
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The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/012626.cfm
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Lo, the day is coming, blazing like an oven, when all the proud and all evildoers will be stubble, and the day that is coming will set them on fire, leaving them neither root nor branch, says the LORD of hosts. But for you who fear my name, there will arise the sun of justice with its healing rays.- Malachi 3:19-20a
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