The doctrine of apostolic succession progressed from that point, and adherents believe its lack would breed disorder and doctrinal mistakes. They also believe that apostolic succession is vital for ...

96 A.D. "When we refer them to that tradition which originates from the Apostles, which is preserved by means of the succession of ... these heretics except the Holy Spirit bequeathed unto the ...

This is what the Church means by saying that the priest, by virtue of the sacrament of Holy Orders ... continues through apostolic succession. “…The bishops have by divine institution taken ...

Pope Francis has said he wants to give women greater leadership roles in the Roman Catholic Church. If he really wants to ...

In their acquiescence, young people learn discipline, which then helps them manage their adult lives. What do we do with the “apostolic messiness” described by Msgr. James Shea in his book “From ...

While many Christians are accustomed to praying to the Father and to the Son, they are not as familiar or comfortable with praying to the Holy Spirit. The Spirit can seem very elusive, but he ...

He believed that Christians should live an ethical life ruled by the highest biblical, moral principles, and be guided by the Holy Spirit and the conscience. From 1647, George Fox became an itinerant ...

For example, "and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus Christ, whom at the announcement of the angel you conceived by the Holy Spirit," etc ... in which "the litany-like succession of Hail Marys ...

Frontier Airlines is making another offer to merge with bankrupt Spirit Airlines, less than two years after a previous plan fell through. Frontier said in a statement Wednesday that the ...