She cetainly tries to preserve her own children from the knowledge of evil. But she desires to hold from them no useful knowledge of all that is lawful.
Radio Replies Volume 1 by Rev. Dr. Leslie Rumble MSC and Rev. Charles Mortimer Carty
Historical language and viewpoints in the original collection are preserved. For current official teaching, consult the Catechism and the Holy See.
Report an error or ask the editorThe Catholic Church understands itself as the Body of Christ, a mystical union of believers with Jesus as the head. This identity shapes its purpose, which is to extend Christ’s saving work in the world. The Church is not merely a human institution but a divine reality, established by Christ to carry out his mission ( John 20:21…
The Catholic Church’s origins are rooted in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, who, according to Catholic teaching, established the Church through the apostle Peter ( Matthew 16:18 ). This foundational belief underscores the Church’s claim to divine institution and apostolic succession, where bishops are seen as …
The Catholic Church places the dignity of the human person at the center of its social teaching. Work is not merely a means of earning a living but a participation in God’s creative activity. The Church teaches that employers, particularly those with significant wealth, have a moral duty to provide wages that allow workers to li…
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