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In the procedure of the threefold renunciation and the threefold assent, linked as it is with the thrice-repeated death symbol of drowning and the thrice-repeated symbolization of resurrection to new life,
Pope Benedict XVI • Introduction To Christianity, 2nd Edition (Communio Books)
The great institutional renewal of the Roman Church, though, began when Pope Paul III (1468–1549) convoked the Council of Trent in 1545. This council continued (with occasional interruptions) under a number of popes until 1563. It instituted a massive reform and regularization of the Western liturgy, dealt systematically with a number of clerical a
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Judaism
Andrew Boardman • 2 cards
The biblical story is the story of community, from beginning to end. Jesus lived and modeled community with his little band of disciples. He always sent them out in pairs, and the early church is the story of a people who were together and were of one heart and mind, sharing all in common. The story ends with a vision of the new community in the bo
... See moreShane Claiborne • The Irresistible Revolution, Updated and Expanded: Living as an Ordinary Radical
We must embrace this church, this pastor, these people. We must forgive these shortcomings and celebrate these strengths. Community is always a nonabstract journey into facing reality.
John Mark Comer • Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus. Become like him. Do as he did.
We have a divine mandate to forgive everyone who offends us. To understand this puts us in the frame of mind to always be ready to offer forgiveness. Life is overflowing with opportunities for hurt and offense. To err is human … to forgive is divine.
John M. Perkins • One Blood: Parting Words to the Church on Race and Love
Pero las damas católicas no mencionaron el asunto. Venían a transmitirle la preocupación de la «Guatemala católica», la inmensa mayoría del país, por la penetración sistemática de sectas protestantes, de supuestos «misioneros» que, cargados de dólares, venían a construir iglesias, a adoctrinar a los indígenas, a levantar templos, que más parecían c
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