It may be that your notions of Christ’s attitude towards wealth need rectifying, before we can proceed with this question.
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 traces its origins to Jesus Christ, who established it as the foundation of His salvific mission. In Matthew 16:18 , Christ declares, “You are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church.” This passage underscores Peter’s role as the first pope, a position the Church has maintained through apostolic succes…
The holiness of the Catholic Church is not a human achievement but a divine gift, established by Jesus Christ as the means of salvation for humanity. The Church is described as the Body of Christ, with Christ as its head, guiding it through the Holy Spirit. This divine origin sets the Church apart from any institution that could…
The Catholic Church does not make light of so grave a sin. It is an evil which leaves every one of us very miserable indeed. Man has obligations to God, to himself, and to his neighbor. Such drunkenness violates all three obligations. Few things so destroy God’s image and likeness in man as excessive drink. Other vices leave him…
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