ST. ANDREW
The first of the Apostles to receive the call to follow Jesus, St. Andrew was a man of strong affections, but of remarkable humility. In all the incidents related of him in the Gospels these characteristics shine forth, for he ever thought of others before himself and was at all times content to take the […]
ST. PAUL
Although he never knew the Lord on earth and was called to be an Apostle even later than St. Matthias, St. Paul always takes rank next to St. Peter, chiefly because he received his call direct from Christ, but also on account of his strong personality and the great influence that personality enabled him to […]
ST. PETER
The Prince of the Apostles, whose original name was Simon or Simeon, but who was surnamed Peter, or the Rock, by Christ Himself, was a native of Bethsaida, on the banks of the Sea of Gennesaret. He was the son of a fisherman named Jonas, and the brother of St. Andrew. Little is known of […]
Where the Apostles are Buried
Judas
Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen In the past few years in the Church we have had many psychological and sociological studies, all attempting to explain why some priests have left their sacred calling. I presume they have some value but it is interesting that none of them thought of making a biblical study of why a […]
LABORS OF THE APOSTLES
St. Peter–Symbol, one or two keys. Founded the Church in Jerusalem. Fixed his see at Antioch. Preached through Palestine, Syria and Asia Minor. Transferred his bishopric to Rome, 42 AD. Presided at the Council of Jerusalem, 50-51 AD. Was martyred on Vatican Hill, crucified with his head downward, 67 AD. Buried in Rome. St. John–Symbol, […]
The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On […]
What is Apostolic Succession?
The authoritative and unbroken transmission of the mission and powers conferred by Jesus Christ on St. Peter and the Apostles from them to the present pope and hierarchy. 2 Chr. 19:11 – And behold, Amariah the chief priest is over you in all matters of the LORD; and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, the governor […]
The Twelve Apostles
Jesus chose from those who had come to be known as His followers, twelve men, whom He knew to be fit for the work of spreading the Gospel. They were known as His apostles, or messengers. They were to receive special preparation during the three years of Jesus’ public life, to be witnesses of His […]
Christ, The Apostles, and the Fathers on Heresy
Victor R. Claveau, MJ Heresy, in the sense of falling away from the Faith, became possible only after the Faith had been promulgated by Christ. Its advent is clearly foretold:[1] “…many false prophets shall rise. and shall seduce many…. Then if any man shall say to you: Lo here is Christ, or there, do not […]