A. A priest is the ordinary minister of baptism; but in case of necessity anyone who has the use of reason may baptize. Q. 634. What do we mean by the "ordinary minister" of a Sacrament?
That is the meaning of baptism. There are limits to the theology of geography. Our souls are not physical places; our souls are spiritual realities. But biblical geography teaches us that there is ...
Instead I am saying we have given it too much credence. A rebalance is in order. Baptism: the added extra!? In the Scriptures, baptism is a powerful act that is imbued with meaning and ritual. It is a ...
However, to use that as an argument would mean reading something into the text that is not clearly stated. Were Infant Baptisms Found in the Early Church Writings? When we look at early church ...
38 The mystagogy of the celebration 1234 The meaning and grace of the sacrament of Baptism are clearly seen in the rites of its celebration. By following the gestures and words of this celebration ...
Baptism is a fundamental rite in the life of every Christian, and this year, in the evocative Sistine Chapel, Pope Francis administered the sacrament to 21 newborns, children of Vatican employees and ...
"This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased" (Matthew 3:17). This verse is from the Gospel of Matthew, one of the three synoptic Gospels in the New Testament of the Bible, and is about the ...