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 Free Download The Faith We Profess: A Catholic Guide to the Apostles' Creed By Peter J. Vaghi; Donald Wuerl 2008 | 143 Pages | ISBN: 1594711771 | EPUB | 1 MB This fascinating summary of Catholic beliefs examines the Apostles' Creed as both a treasury of faith and an invitation to entrust oneself more completely to God. Noted Washington, D.C. pastor and teacher Msgr. Peter J. Vaghi offers a simple introduction to Catholicism blending sound Catholic teaching with scripture, the wisdom of the saints, literature, and personal anecdotes to offer a synopsis of the faith suitable for lifelong Catholics and inquirers alike. Vaghi deftly explains how this oldest of the Church's creeds is not only a summary of Catholic beliefs, but an invitation to entrust oneself to God. Twelve chapters corresponding to the twelve articles of the Creed offer a fast-paced tour of the Catholic faith, with particular attention to sometimes neglected aspects distinctive to Catholicism. Questions for reflection and prayers are included for group and/or devotional use.  Free Download The Faith: A Popular Guide Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church By John A. Hardon 2005 | 272 Pages | ISBN: 0892838752 | EPUB | 1 MB In this new reissue of Fr. Hardon's classic, the universal Catechism of the Catholic Church is presented in an easy-to-use question-and-answer format. He zeroes in on what question each section is trying to answer and formulates that question in user-friendly language. He then gives a simple answer in his own words, referencing the section of the Catechism that addresses the question.Still as fresh and relevant as when it was first released, The Faith makes the Catechism of the Catholic Church accessible to a new generation of readers. Fr. Hardon helps to form Catholics in the faith by focusing on the principle points of doctrine, moral teaching, and spirituality conveyed so richly in the Catechism. In the pages of this book, you'll learn:What the faith we profess is all aboutWhy Christianity is the most credible religion in the worldHow the Catholic Church possesses the fullness of truthCatholics today have a greater responsibility than ever before to educate themselves first and then the world-a world that is starving for knowledge of Christ and his truth. This question-and-answer guide will be a valuable addition to your library.
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