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Christians should consider that pacifism, which is the belief that violence cannot be justified under any circumstance, is interpretable from Christianity. While this is a strong stance, there are compelling arguments connecting faith and nonresistance. John Howard Yoder lays out the argument that violence is an offense directly against God that cannot be justified. Just War Theory is often raised as a sway for Christians to commit to nonviolence except in certain circumstances. Even if violence…

Introduction Teresa of Avila (1515-1582) is one of the most beloved spiritual figures in history. Therefore, she was born on March 28, 1515 at crown castle which is today’s Spain. Like Francis of Assisi, she is known around the world as a great mystic, saint, and reformer. This refreshing and thoughtful biography captures the compelling combination of down-to earth humanity and profound, enriching spirituality that Teresa’s hall mark. She held unconventional, progressive views on prayer and…

stress, weakening the immune system’s ability to prevent infection. Hopelessness, he points out, increases the risk of heart attack or cancer (p69 of Life before Life). We must agree with his starting point as the role of psychology, mental outlook and emotion will here be shown to play a key role in precipitating the phenomena described in Chapters 3, 4, and 5. As we shall see a bit later, Dr. Stevenson is also in agreement. As we delve further into the matter of causation of the physical…

Francis of Assisi. I was initially drawn to him because he is the patron saint of animals, yet as I continued to learn about him, I fell in love with his story. He gave up everything - his riches, his popularity, and his relationship with his own father - to pursue…

Happiness, the feeling of satisfaction, pleasure, joy, commitment and delight is much more meaningful than its literal meanings. If someone says he is happy it means he is satisfied with the present situation around him. He is experiencing life the way he wants. Your relationships are going well, your boss is satisfied with your work and you are in good health. This is temporary happiness since it is dependent on certain conditions, being the way, one wants them to be. If your partner is angry…

While this statement is not completely correct it is also not completely incorrect. Spirituality is a very broad concept that cannot be limited to just one definition. It can be different things for different people. For some, spirituality could be engaging with others and being a part of a collective community while for others, it may be spending time in a meditative state sharing your thoughts with God. To generalize spirituality is a common mistake made by many people. Understanding that…

Mother Teresa is well known for her work as a Catholic missionary ministering to the sick and dying in Calcutta, India. She began her missionary work serving the poor in 1950 with the founding of the Missionaries of Charity. This religious order of women dedicate their lives to help the poor. According to the Norwegian Nobel Committee, Mother Teresa was given the award for her work alleviating the suffering of the poor. Mother Teresa gave this speech after she was selected to receive the Nobel…

church. The priests who fail to represent the religion, as it should be are removed from their posts. This fiction is based on the life of Jean-Baptiste Lamy, and the events that lead to the construction of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi. In history, this literal work also gives an idea of the Mexican-American War and the capture of the South-West by the United…

Pope of the Catholic Church since March 13, 2013. He is the first Latin American and the first Jesuit to lead the Roman Catholic Church—and the first non-European leader of the church in 1,200 years. He named himself Francis after St. Francis of Assisi. Born in Buenos Aires in 1936 to Italian immigrant parents, Pope Francis was ordained as a Catholic priest in 1969. He became a bishop in 1992 and the Archbishop of Buenos Aires in 1998, and, in 2001, was appointed as a cardinal by Pope John Paul…

VII. CATHOLIC THEOLOGY OF THE THEME Forgiveness is vital in a person’s life. In the Bible, we can find different passages in which God teaches us how to forgive others. Right in the beginning of the Bible we find Adam and Eve who turn away from God, however he does not put them to death, but sends them out of the paradise. Then Cain kills his brother Abel. God does not allow anyone to kill Cain, but he puts a mark on him to protect him. Then in Exodus, we find the people of Israel who often…