Religion Essays

The issue of ordination of women into certain church positions is an issue that has dogged the Church constantly, especially after the Renaissance age. After the Renaissance age, came solidifications of states and politics- an affair which later culminated into inter state competition. The interstate competition brought about the two World Wars that totally changed […]

St. Peters Basilica is located in the Vatican in Rome. Built in the High Renaissance to early Baroque period, the construction of St. Peter’s took about 150 years to complete. A bevvy of famous architects worked on the Basilica, beginning with Bramante and finishing with Michelangelo. It has the largest interior of any Christian church […]

“The grace of God is infinite and eternal. As it had no beginning, so it can have no end, and being an attribute of God, it is as boundless as infinitude” (“Precious Grace”). With this description, how can one go through his or her life without desiring grace? James Joyce first published “Grace” in his […]

Arise, O Lord, and judge Thy cause. A wild boar has invaded Thy vineyard. Arise, O Peter, and consider the case of the Holy Roman Church, the mother of all churches, consecrated by thy blood. Arise, O Paul, who by thy teaching and death hast illumined and dost illumine the Church. Arise all ye saints, […]

Did Erasmus lay the egg that Martin Luther hatched? , this is such a complex question. One would have to take into consideration that Luther and Erasmus did not think to keenly of each other, and disagreed on many factors. Especially with one being of the catholic faith and the other reforming against Catholicism and […]

“Modern man cannot do without information that is full, consistent, accurate and true. Without it, he cannot understand the perpetually changing world in which he lives nor be able to adapt himself to the real situation. This adaptation calls for frequent decisions that should be made with a full knowledge of events. Only in this […]

1. Introduction The Spanish Inquisition is well known all over the English speaking world as a historical episode connected to religious persecution and torture. Most people know little about the actual dimensions of the issue or even its basic facts, other than its association with a medieval Catholic backed, anti Jewish religious pogrom. In actual […]

Our readings have significantly contributed to my grasp, understanding and appreciation of the purpose and meaning of the sacraments in Roman Catholic Christianity. I now see differently what used to be plain ceremonies and traditional rites that held no meaning for me. The sacraments have been called “channels of God’s grace” by John Wesley. (Alister […]

Traditionalists have seen Mary’s reign as a failure; they believed that Protestantism was far too embedded and people wouldn’t accept Catholicism and the reversal of the Reformation, which was quite popular and strong, would cause a huge disaster. However, the Marian Reformation was, unexpectedly, quite successful. Mary, aided by her cousin Cardinal Pole, brought back […]

Napoleon brought an end to the revolution in 1799 called himself the Son of the Revolution “I am the Revolution”The Rise of Napoleon in October 1795, Napoleon saved the National Convention from the Parisian mob and in 1796 he was made commander of the French army in Italy defeated the Austrians and dictated peace to […]

During the early years of Henry VIII’s reign, the inexperienced young king allowed his father’s advisers to govern the realm from the safety of the council. As he had no interest in the responsibilities that came with being king, Henry relied on these councilmen to handle all matters and challenges. However, Thomas Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop […]

The article “A Modest Proposal” by Jonathan Swift employs irony to convey the author’s grievances about the plight of the poor in 19th century Ireland. The article follows a typical writing style and initially focuses on the problems faced by Swift’s home country. As the article progresses, Swift suggests solutions to these problems, maintaining a […]

Night Flying Woman Reflection As Americans of the 21st century it is hard for us to relate to the tough struggles that our ancestors dealt with. In the book Night Flying Woman by Ignatia Broker, the story of a young girl facing intrusion on her homeland is told. The book is told through the eyes […]

The History of the Catholic Rosary By Peyton Nibbelink Who is Jesus Christ? Period 2 In the Roman Catholic tradition, the term rosary refers to both the string of beads and the prayer said by using the string of beads. To pray the rosary is to recite specific prayers corresponding with particular beads on a […]

Asin ng Lupa: Simbahan at Pulitika The Church and the State are one of the most influential forces when it comes to a non-atheist country. These two work hand-in-hand for the betterment of all. However, the Church and the State are stereotyped to oppose each other. Indeed this is true. Whenever the government goes into […]

The Vatican has traditionally maintained a fairly conservative issuing policy, which presently consists of about a dozen commemorative series per year. Vatican stamps feature a wide range of religious and historical subjects, including many that are of interest to topical collectors. Adding to their allure is the fact that these stamps are issued by the […]

Elizabethan Religious Settlement The Elizabethan Religious Settlement was Elizabeth I’s response to the religious divisions created over the reigns of Henry VIII, Edward VI and Mary I. This response, described as “The Revolution of 1559”,[1] was set out in two Acts of the Parliament of England. The Act of Supremacy of 1559 re-established the Church […]

OCTOGESIMA ADVENIENS I. The Historical Context/Background of the Encyclical Octogesima adveniens was not written in a historical vacuum or in discontinuity from Catholic social teachings of the previous decade. Rather the letter continued themes found in Gaudium et spes and Mater et magistra and responded to the historical context in which it was written. To […]

The Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish was formally instituted on the 30th of November 1979 that initially covered the areas extending from CAA to Martinville, down to Gatchalian Subdivision reaching up to Villanueva Village with the areas from BF Homes to the northern part of Olivares which were formerly parts of the […]

1.The main idea of the Introduction is that during the Tudor Dinasty the religion changed constantly , from the Catholicism to Protestantism, according to the views of the reignig monarch. 2. Henry VIII and the Reformation The chapter “Henry and the Reformation” presents an important event that changed the History of England Church : the […]

Although there are several different functions and areas that make up charlatanry and the Church, they can all be narrowed down to five basic ones: Worship, Proclamation, Fellowship, Edification, and Ministry. One of the most influential and impacting functions of the church rests upon the area of worship. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, worship is […]

Leonardo Da Vinci and Picasso are just some of the many artistic figures that have graced the world of art. These artists are responsible for one of the finest paintings and drawings, some that fetch a lot of interest even centuries after they were created. This paper traces the Classic artists of the 16th and […]