No. Those words have no reference to any particular civil or economic structure of society.
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 editorAuthentic Catholic faith is not merely an intellectual assent to God’s existence but a complete surrender to His will and teachings. The Church emphasizes that faith involves trusting in God’s revelation, as found in Scripture and Tradition, and living in accordance with it. This includes accepting difficult truths, such as the …
Catholic theology firmly teaches that God is love, and His act of creation stems from His desire to share that love with others (CCC 1). Human beings are not accidents or burdens but are intentionally created in God’s image and likeness ( Genesis 1:26-27 ). This foundational truth counters any notion that God seeks to punish peo…
Some misguided writers have spoken of a female Pope named Joan, who was supposed to have reigned from 855 to 857 A.D. But never was a greater hoax put over a credulous public. Voltaire laughed at the gullibility of fools who believed this tale. The Encyclopaedia Brittanica says that she is a pure myth. Chambers Encyclopaedia cal…
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