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  1. SVH

    Is Mary without sin and totally pure?

    Hi, I went to a rosary night with my daughter who was involved in reading and dancing on the night. I'm brought up Catholic but seem to still lack some knowledge. It was in a song we sung that Mary conceived without sin. Does this mean that basically she was a virgin? It was mentioned how...
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    Handling very difficult God questions from your child

    Thanks so much for your replies, I'm sure those answers will get me somewhere. I think it becomes complicated because she questions each answer you give her and then without knowing it you are starting to get out of her depth of understanding. Yes, we do have a great little 'read with me'...
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    Handling very difficult God questions from your child

    Hi there, I haven't posted for ages, but I'm back again. I've got 3 lovely children and my youngest is 5yrs old. It is this little young lady who is asking super intelligent and difficult to answer questions about Christianity. I am floundering badly - I need to do a degree in Theology I think...
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    Infant baptism vs Child dedication

    From what I understand having gone to many different churches is that dedication is *NOT* Baptism - there is no water involved. The parents/family go up to the front of the church and the congregation/parents are asked to help this child grow in the love of Christ. A prayer is said for the...
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    Schapelle Corby's Verdict

    This may be a slightly off topic, but has anyone read Marching Powder by Rusty Young. Rusty is my husband's cousin who did law in Australia and backpacked overseas and became interested in a jail in Bolivia called La Paz. The man of focus in his book was serving a sentence in this jail for drug...
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    Giving up cheese for Lent

    My children go to our local Catholic school and the children were encouraged to give up something for Lent. My son Alex who just turned 7 last Monday decided to give up cheese. He loves cheese!! I didn't think he could do it but I have to say I'm really impressed with him. For the entire period...
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    John 6... is Christ talking symbolically?

    Hi there from a Catholic at heart Christian, An interesting thought came to my mind. Jesus refers to himself as the ' bread of life'. Bread is something we can eat. Jesus also refers to himself as 'I am the vine', but we can't eat the vine! so it has to be metaphorical in that particular verse...
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    Baptise Thy Baby.

    Ok, our family used to go to the Church of Christ, we moved because of major problems within the congregation. At the time both of us had been baptised and confirmed - I was baptised as and infant and confirmed in the Catholic Church and my husband was baptised and confirmed as an adult in the...
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    Why do Baptists reject the Apostles' Creed?

    I have always known and acknowlegde the Apostles' Creed. I was quite shocked to hear that Baptists reject this. Why?
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    Pope direct line of Peter?

    Thanks for the information. I've got another question. How is a Pope chosen and by whom? Is the Pope closer to God than other Christians? Do Catholics worship the Pope? Thanks for your replies Regards, Sam
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    Baptise Thy Baby.

    What if a baby is Baptised, then grows to know the love of Christ in their lives and accepts Jesus into their heart? Is another Baptism necessary then?? Some churches say you have to be Baptised again (because the first wasn't good enough?????had no significance??? to be a member of their...
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    Pope direct line of Peter?

    Can someone clear my confusion. I can't understand how the Pope can be a direct line of Peter or is he? Since priests don't marry, how can there be a direct line of the apostle Peter? Thanks, Regards, Sam.
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    A question for any cyclists out there??

    Bathurst in NSW, Australia is often called cold country, although not as cold as the Snowy Mountains. We have 4 distinct seasons and will start to get into long sleeve shirts by about late March/April and will eventually warm up in late November/December. It does snow in Bathurst, but only...
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    A question for any cyclists out there??

    Hi Beastt Thanks for the info. If I decide to be even more serious I may think about one. Most of those I ride with don't have one since it is only recreational. In regards to the frame of my bike that Fallen Sparrow mentioned, yes a 42" frame is very small, but I can't straddle the bike...
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    A question for any cyclists out there??

    This information is absolutely wonderful. Thank you! I am rather petite at 5 foot and am not overweight, but not thin. I weigh about 55kg and am blest with nice muscles. Before I took up riding, I wasn't very physically active, except for running after 3 children. I am very keen, as I enjoy...
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    A question for any cyclists out there??

    I've started riding my nice new Giant CRX 3 and have joined our local recreational cycling club. I'm really enjoying the rides and am gradually building up my gear - computer, knicks, jersery, jacket etc. The other day I went with the group and I ended up being the only lady among them. Well, I...
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    Grace - is its meaning different within the denominations and Catholics?

    So what is the difference in meaning of grace/salvation between catholic and other churches such as the Baptist church? It's sounds like my understanding of grace/salvation is not what Baptists believe. Can someone explain this further for me. Thanks
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    Grace - is its meaning different within the denominations and Catholics?

    I don't know what denom you are, but in general I think Catholics would accept the definition that you gave above. What your pastor might mean is that Catholics view the role of grace differently than Protestants in the work of salvation. Could that have been it? You are right - the role...
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    Grace - is its meaning different within the denominations and Catholics?

    Our Pastor said that our definition of grace is different to the Catholics. Can anyone explain this difference. I didn't know there was a difference or perhaps I'm ignorant. My understanding is that God's grace is freely given and available to those who believe in Jesus. Is this definition...
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    Do Priests go to Confession too?

    Just curious, do Priests have sins to confess? Also when you go to confession, is it God who takes away your sins or is it the Priest? Or is it the Priest who intercedes on our behalf? Is there anything wrong with asking God directly for forgiveness? thanks in anticipation. Your sister in...