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Reflection · 4 October 2026

IS IT A SIN FOR A CHRISTIAN TO DRINK ALCOHOLIC DRINK?

The question of whether it is a sin or not for a Christian to drink alcohol is a major topic of controversy. While many see it as a sinful, some others see nothing wrong with a Chr…

Faith & daily life · 1 October 2026

WHY PRAY FOR THE DEAD? THERE IS NO REPENTANCE IN THE GRAVE

The practice of praying for the dead is a very ancient and meaningful tradition in Catholicism, rooted in a specific understanding of life, death, and God's mercy. Catholics pray f…

Faith & daily life · 29 September 2026

WHY HAVE STATUES AND IMAGES IN A CHURCH, IS THAT NOT IDOLATROUS?

The issue of images and statues is a very contentious one between Catholics and other Christian backgrounds. They often accuse Catholics of idol worship. The, issue raises the que…

Reflection · 29 September 2026

WHO IS ISRAEL?

The ongoing wars in the Middle East, between Israel and Iran on the one hand, and Israel and the Palestinians on the other over land ownership have resurrected the question of who …

Faith & daily life · 28 September 2026

CHRISTIAN ANSWER TO THE GRAIL MESSAGE

On Wednesday, the 17th of June, 2026, a Grail Message Adherent gave a talk to our Catholic Bible Study Group. Some of the issues we discussed, particularly on Catholic teachings ar…

Faith & daily life · 28 September 2026

CAN WE PROVE THAT JESUS CLAIMED TO BE GOD?

The question of the divinity of Christ as claimed by Christians has been a matter of debate and disagreement between Christians and other faiths, with Muslims in particular. It is …

Reflection · 28 September 2026

HOW WE GOT THE BIBLE

The Holy Bible consists of the Old Testament (OT), and the New Testament (NT). Testament means covenant or agreement. The Bible consists of forty-six Old testament Books, while The…