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These point papers are apologetics works written by members and friends of the Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. In some cases, the issues discussed therein are touched on in the apologetics booklets To Tell You The Whole Truth About the Church and the Holy Bible and I'm Glad You Asked!. In other cases, the specific topic was not discussed at all. Regardless, this section is meant to amplify To Tell You... and I'm Glad..., not to replace them. If you have not yet read these free on-line booklets, it is strongly recommended that you do so.

THE BIBLE
  A Commentary on the Story of Creation (Genesis 1:1 - 2:3 RSV)
  Dating the Books of the New Testament -or- "The Emperor Has No Clothes"
  A Reflection on the Story of The Fall of Man
  The Biblical Basis For Some Catholic Beliefs & Practices

THE CHURCH
  Call No Man Father
  The Church - An Unbroken History
  Four Marks of the True Church
  Is one church as good as another?
  Papal Infallibility
  The Role of Tradition

EUCHARIST
  Commentary on Jesus' Bread of Life Discourse (John 6:25-71 RSV)
  The Eucharist - Are the bread and wine really the Body and Blood of Christ?
  The Eucharist - Witness of the Early Church
  Is the Mass truly a sacrifice?

COVENANT
  Covenant - Christianity's Best Kept Secret?

SALVATION
  Are you saved by faith alone?
  Did Jesus really die for my sins so there is nothing I can do?
  Do you earn salvation? And if so, can it be lost?
  Do you have to be Catholic to go to Heaven?
  Must I suffer in order to achieve salvation?

SAINTS
  The Intercession of Saints
  One Mediation of Christ and the Saints

PROTESTANTISM
  Luther and the Canon of the Bible
  Sola Fide
  Sola Fide and Romans 10:9
  Sola Scriptura
  What is Fundamentalism?

MARY
  Mary's Assumption into Heaven
  Mary's Immaculate Conception
  Mary's Perpetual Virginity
  Mary, The Mother of God - Where It All Begins
  Pope John Paul II on Evolution and Mary

PURGATORY
  Purgatory

JESUS
  Was Jesus an only child?

CONFESSION
  Cyber Confession?
  Why do Catholics confess their sins to a priest?

FAITH
  Catholic Fundamentalism: What's That?
  The Meaning of Holy Week
  The Sign of the Cross
  Statues
  Theological Deception
  What do Catholics believe? (The Nicene Creed)
  Why does the priest wear special clothing for Mass?

FUN & INTERESTING
  Catechism Song: "12 Days of Christmas"

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  Mane Nobiscum Domine - Year of the Eucharist October 2004 to October 2005, 7 Oct 2004, Pope John Paul II [192Kb]
  On the Collaboration of Men and Women in the Church and in the World, 31 May 2004, Pope John Paul II [207Kb]
  Ecclesia de Eucharistia - On The Eucharist In Its Relationship To The Church, 17 April 2003, Pope John Paul II [300Kb]
  Rosarium Virginis Mariae - On The Most Holy Rosary, 16 October 2002, Pope John Paul II [258Kb]
  Dominum et Vivificantem - On The Relationship of Faith and Reason, 14 September 1998, Pope John Paul II [449Kb]
  Dies Domini - On Keeping The Lord's Day Holy, 31 May 1998, Pope John Paul II [362Kb]
  Evangelium Vitae - On The Value and Inviolability of Human Life, 25 March 1995, Pope John Paul II [608Kb]
  Christifideles Laici - The Vocation and Mission of the Lay Faithful in the Church and the World, 30 December 1988, Pope John Paul II [545Kb]
  Familiaris Consortio - On the Role of the Christian Family in the Modern World, 21 November 1981, Pope John Paul II [530Kb]
  Dominicae Canae - On the Mystery and Worship of the Eucharist, 14 February 1980, Pope John Paul II [209Kb]
  Dives in Misericordia - On The Mercy of God, 30 November 1980, Pope John Paul II [296Kb]
  Humanae Vitae - On The Regulation of Birth, 25 July 1968, Pope Paul VI [178Kb]
  Lumen Gentium - Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, 21 November 1964, Pope Paul VI [415Kb]
  Casti Connubii - On Christian Marriage, 31 December 1930, Pope Pius XI [275Kb]

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Catholic Education:

APOSTOLIC CONSTITUTION

  Universi Dominici Gregis - On the Vacancy of the Apostolic See and the Election of the Roman Pontiff, 22 February 1996, Pope John Paul II [221Kb]

INSTRUCTIONS

  Redemptionis Sacramentum - On Certain Matters to be Observed or to be Avoided Regarding the Most Holy Eucharist, 25 March 2004 [447Kb]

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Catholic Prayers for your Palm.  I also am including some additional programs for the Palm as well as just doc files.  Note the Humane Vitae as well as the Gospel of Life

Click here to go to download Virtual Rosary for your computer

Click here to go to Universalis where you can select updates to Mass Readings, the Daily Office, etc.

We, the pastor and parishioners of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church who have put this booklet together, hope you find it interesting (short as it is). It is only a bird's eye view of the history of the Church and the Bible, with short answers to a few common questions. Many of the questions we are asked come from people who are familiar with the King James Version of the Bible, so we decided to use quotations from that version, unless otherwise indicated. We invite everyone to research history, the teachings of the Catholic Church and the Bible in order to arrive at the whole truth which has been revealed to us by God. Jesus said, "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." John 8:32

St. Augustine (354-430) said, "A demanding teacher may ask, 'Is it good Latin?' The Christian should ask, 'Is it true?' " We should constantly seek the Whole Truth about what God has revealed to us.

If you're interested in a copy of To Tell You The Whole Truth About The Catholic Church And The Bible for your library, copies can be purchased for $3.00 each plus shipping. Please contact the parish by phone at 601-798-4779 or by email at borromeo@ametro.net.

We invite you to provide your comments, questions and challenges to the authors of this electronic booklet.

In May 1996, the parishioners of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Picayune, Mississippi, were requested to submit questions that they had been asked about their faith or questions that they themselves had about their faith. The purpose of these questions was not to write a book, but to enable me to address these questions during the Sunday homilies in order to provide answers and raise the consciousness of the parish about things Catholic.

As it turned out, the questions were so good and covered such a wide variety of topics that I felt that it would be most convenient to put many of the questions and answers into a booklet which everyone could use as a reference. We have all been called by Jesus to evangelize, but many today don't know how to start; or believe that they don't have the proper background. The easiest way to evangelize is to LIVE YOUR FAITH every day and when questioned, provide an answer. Saint Peter said "Always be prepared to make a defense to any one who calls on you to account for the hope that is in you, yet do it with gentleness and reverence; and keep your conscience clear, so that, when you are abused, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame." (1 Peter 3:15-16, RSV-CE). Jesus also said "Every one who acknowledges me before men, I also will acknowledge before my Father in heaven; but whoever denies me before men, I also will deny before my Father who is in heaven." (Matthew 10:32-22, RSV-CE).

Many of the more common questions one may be asked are addressed in this booklet. If you are asked a question which is not addressed, or you don't have an immediate answer, don't make one up. Instead say "I don't know right now but I'll find out and get back with you," then look it up or contact your priest. In any case, you can always say "I'm Glad You Asked" and begin to share your faith.

If you're interested in a copy of I'm Glad You Asked for your library, copies can be purchased for $10.00 each plus shipping. Please contact the parish by phone at 601-798-4779 or by email at borromeo@ametro.net.

We invite you to provide your comments, questions and challenges to the authors of this electronic booklet too.

1. Make the sign of the cross
2. Say the Apostles Creed
3. Say the Our Father
4. Say three Hail Marys
5. Say the Glory Be
6. Announce the first Mystery and say the Our Father
7. Say ten Hail Marys while meditating on the Mystery
8. Say the Glory Be
9. Say the O My Jesus
10. Announce the second Mystery and say the Our Father
11. Say ten Hail Marys while meditating on the Mystery
12. Say the Glory Be
13. Say the O My Jesus
14. Announce the third Mystery and say the Our Father
15. Say ten Hail Marys while meditating on the Mystery
16. Say the Glory Be
17. Say the O My Jesus
18. Announce the fourth Mystery and say the Our Father
19. Say ten Hail Marys while meditating on the Mystery
20. Say the Glory Be
21. Say the O My Jesus
22. Announce the fifth Mystery and say the Our Father
23. Say ten Hail Marys while meditating on the Mystery
24. Say the Glory Be
25. Say the O My Jesus
26. Say the Hail Holy Queen

Prayers of the Rosary

Sign Of The Cross

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

The Apostles Creed

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit. born of the Virgin Mary,He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; he ascended into Heaven sits at the right hand of God, the Father almighty; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the Communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting, Amen.

Our Father

Our Father, who art in Heaven; hallowed by Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. Amen

Hail Mary

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, mother of god, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen

Glory Be

Glory be to the Father, to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end, Amen.

O My Jesus

O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, and lead all souls to Heaven, especially those in most need of your Mercy. Amen.

Hail, Holy Queen

Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope.
To thee we cry, poor banished children of Eve.
To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.
Turn then most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy towards us,
And after this our exile, show unto us the blessed Fruit of they womb, Jesus.
O clememt. O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.
Pray for us, O holy Mother of God
That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Mysteries of the Rosary

The Joyful Mysteries

Said on Mondays and Saturdays.

1. The Annunciation (Humility) Luke 1:26-38
   The Angel Gabriel appears to Mary, announcing she is to be the Mother of God
2. The Visitation (Charity) Luke 1:39-56
   Elizabeth greets Mary: "Blessed art Thou amoung women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb!"
3. The Nativity (Poverty) Luke 2:1-20
   The Virgin Mary gives birth to the Redeemer of the World.
4. The Presentation (Obedience) Luke 2:22-39
   The Blessed Mother presents the Child Jesus in the Temple
5. Finding in the Temple (Piety) Luke 2:42-52
   The Blessed Mother finds Jesus in the Temple.

The Luminous Mysteries John 8:12

Said on Thursdays.

1. The Baptism of Christ in the Jordan John 1:29-34
   The heavens open wide and the voice of the Father declares Jesus the beloved Son
2. The Wedding Feast at Cana John 2:1-11
   The first of the signs, when Christ changes water into wine and opens the hearts of the disciples to faith, thanks to the intervention of Mary, the first among believers.
3. The Announcement of the Kingdom Matthew 4:17
   Jesus proclaims the coming of the Kingdom of God, calls us to conversion and forgives the sins of all who draw near to Him in humble trust.
4. The Transfiguration Matthew 17:1-8
   The glory of the Godhead shines forth from the face of Christ as the Father commands the astonished Apostles to "listen to him."
5. The Institution of the Eucharist (food for our salvation) Matthew 26:26-30
   Christ offers his body and blood as food under the signs of bread and wine, and testifies "to the end" His love for humanity, for whose salvation He will offer Himself in sacrifice.

The Sorrowful Mysteries

Said on Tuesdays and Fridays.

1. The Agony in the Garden (Contrition) Luke 22:39-44
   At Gethsemane, Jesus prays as He contemplates the sins of the world.
2. The Scourging at the Pillar (Purity) Matthew 27:26
   Jesus is cruelly scourged until His mortified body could bear no more.
3. Crowning with Thorns (Courage) Matthew 27:28-31
   A crown of thorns is placed on the head of Jesus.
4. Carrying of the Cross (Patience) Luke 23:26-32
   Jesus carries the heavy cross upon His shoulders to Calvary.
5. The Crucifixion (Self-Denial) Matthew 27:33-50
   Jesus is nailed to the cross and dies after hours of agony.

The Glorious Mysteries

Said on Wednesdays and Sundays.

1. The Resurrection (Faith) Matthew 28:1-20
   Jesus rises glorious and immortal, three days after His death.
2. The Ascension (Hope) Luke 24:50-51
   Jesus ascends into Heaven forty days after His Resurrection.
3. Descent of the Holy Spirit (Love) Acts 2:24
   The Holy Spirit descends upon Mary and the Apostles.
4. The Assumption (Eternal Happiness)
   The Blessed Mother is united with her Divine Son in Heaven.
5. The Coronation (Devotion to Mary)
   Mary is gloriously crowned Queen of Heaven and earth.