John Marshall Harlan II

The setting is 1930s Mexico, religion is outlaw in the state, more specifically Catholicism. Priests have fled to not receive punishment like persecution. The society is rampant with violence, alcohol, sin, and corruption. Police believe priests are just as corrupt and they dismiss the poor. There is some truth to this statement with priests disobeying the ways of Catholicism. The protagonist of this story is a lost priest who is struggling find his way and escape the authorities. First, the…

In Europe, from 1450 to 1700 about half of the population were labeled as poor. To be considered poor one must have the bare minimum to be able to maintain life. The amount of people living in poverty increased, during times of war, famine, and plagues, up to eighty percent of a region’s population. In Europe between 1450 to 1700, the poor were approached in many different ways, based on other’s sympathy or disdains; these included compassion, intolerance, and appealing for disciplinary actions…

With the help of Pope John Paul II, it was published in 1992 (“The Catechism”). The years of 1991 and 1992, especially in the United States, marked significant changes in the role of women. Six women were granted seats in the U.S. Senate during the 1992 election, leading the local…

In the Catholic Church, one learns that divorced members of the Church who remarry, without the previous marriage being annulled, are forbidden to participate sacramentally in the Church, including participation in the Sacrament of Reconciliation and more importantly, not being able to receive the Holy Eucharist. They are also not allowed to hold positions of leadership in the parish or public ministerial roles such as Eucharistic Minister or Lector. Because of this exclusion and ostracization,…

The Virgin Holding the Sleeping Child with Saint John and Two Angels was created by Italian artist, Bernardino Luini in the second half of the sixteenth century during the High Renaissance. The piece was created to be displayed privately and depict the main event the teachings of the Catholic church revolve around. The piece foreshadows the murder of Jesus Christ on the cross through different elements in the piece used as symbols. The crucifixion is illustrated by Jesus in a deep sleep…

As the Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches dominate the religious beliefs of today, their beginnings were set in an important period and they were both powerful and accomplished. Society between these two, was supported by their community. Respectably, society in these churches are comprised of their beliefs, services, government, literature, icons, and clergy. As religion is at the center of every community, the Catholic and Orthodox churches held fast to their beliefs. Roman Catholics and…

female priests in the coming decades. In response, Francis said, “on the ordination of women in the Catholic Church, the final word is clear, it was said by St. John Paul II and this remains.” This statement prompted the reporter to ask the question, “Never ever?” Francis reiterated, “If we read well the declaration made by St. John Paul II, it goes along this line, yes.” With this statement, Francis nailed another nail into the coffin on the possibility for female ordination in the Catholic…

Cesar Betancourt Church History II, Dr Stefano Question 1. as you read this text, identify 3-5 these that you think best capture Luther’s overall position and write a few sentences for each explaining why? Thesis number 81: Is related to the licence given by the Pope to preach the pardons. this thesis helps us to understand Luther’s criticism of Papal authority. For him this kind of preaching, that at that time was considered Magisterium of the Church, was totally absurd and therefore the…

In Fludd, the small town of Fetherhoughton has many ancient struggles that have plagued it since before anyone can remember. There are neighborly squabbles that many fail to recollect how they began and issues with the faith in the most divine members of the society. Fetherhoughton is “surrounded on three sides by gloomy moors, is stark and dreary, a dead end where unwanted people are unceremoniously dumped. (“Fludd”)” Mantel begins Fludd with such an unhappy depressing scenery that contrasts…

My Personal Faith Journey What role does my faith play in my life? This is one of my day to day questions. Since I can remember, my religion and my life come hand in hand. I grew up in a town with a very strong Catholic faith that was passed on to me and I have kept it since. I started learning about my faith since I was a child and now that I am a young adult, I try day by day to understand it better and to follow the teachings of it. My faith is something I carry with me everywhere I go and…