A. Baptism was instituted, ... "I baptize thee in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost." Q. 639. If water cannot be had, in case of necessity, ...

1213 Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualis ianua) , 4 and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism ...

Christian baptism is always administered in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Oxford theologian Alister McGrath said, "The doctrine of the Trinity wasn't invented — it was ...

With the help of the Holy Spirit, believers are able to revive the memory of Jesus as a living and current presence ...

Most people understand that bars with live music often have a cover charge or a two-drink minimum. But when it comes to singing hymns, it seems that most Catholic parishes seem to have a two-verse max ...

“Through the Holy Spirit, Baptism is a bath that purifies, justifies, and sanctifies.” (CCC 1227) A Service of EWTN News, Inc.

It is quite common for people to make observations about the role or meaning of the Holy Spirit based on aspects of the ...

2. Anointing: In baptism we are not just washed of sins, but we also become temples of the Holy Spirit. After baptism there is the anointing with chrism, which signifies the presence of the Holy ...

This verse is from the story of Jesus' baptism. David Rives, a Christian author and columnist, reflects on Matthew 3:17, ... the Holy Spirit depicted by a dove, and Jesus Christ.

The “us” could be referring to the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:19 does not satisfy biblical rules of interpretation like two or three witnesses or emphatic emphasis.

The “us” could be referring to the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:19 does not satisfy biblical rules of interpretation like two or three witnesses or emphatic emphasis.