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Word of the Day:隘路
I am already a day ahead so, I actually can afford to run errands finally. That is sort of amazing at this point. I am mostly a cat, but if I were a dog, I'd be a lone wolf... though I guess whether you're a cat or dog, you eventually find your kind again.
By Kayla McIntoshabout 4 hours ago in Confessions
Which one of the rituals reflects Christ more closely > the simplicity of the early Christians or the fullness of later tradition?!-P6
In the Gospels, the Temple leadership had become a world of its own. It had ranks, special garments, sacred spaces only certain people could enter, and a sense of distance between the “holy” and the ordinary. Jesus walked into that world and challenged it, not because the Temple itself was evil, but because the system had become more important than the God it was supposed to reveal.
By CA'Di LUCE * Confessions & Memories in Conversations with friends!/ It’s not a revolution—it’s a quiet evolution.about 15 hours ago in Confessions
Which one of the rituals reflects Christ more closely > the simplicity of the early Christians or the fullness of later tradition?!-P5
The official teaching says Mary is a saint, the greatest of saints, and that believers ask her to intercede. But the lived reality often looks different. People speak to her as if she has her own power to act, to heal, to intervene. And when you combine that with the emotional devotion, the icons placed in the center, the candles, the bowing, the kissing, it’s easy to see why it feels like she has been elevated to a place the New Testament never gives her.
By CA'Di LUCE * Confessions & Memories in Conversations with friends!/ It’s not a revolution—it’s a quiet evolution.about 15 hours ago in Confessions
Which one of the rituals reflects Christ more closely > the simplicity of the early Christians or the fullness of later tradition?!-P4
Well, ‘’worshipping the objects or the ritual itself instead ’’= they do that actually. You can tel me what you want. But they do make- ‘likenesses- and bent to that ‘likenesses’’- the icons. And kiss them as something sacred. And the Bible book itself. And the hand of the priest.
By CA'Di LUCE * Confessions & Memories in Conversations with friends!/ It’s not a revolution—it’s a quiet evolution.about 15 hours ago in Confessions
Which one of the rituals reflects Christ more closely > the simplicity of the early Christians or the fullness of later tradition?!-P3
The Eastern Catholic Churches (like the Greek Catholics, Maronites, Melkites) also kept these prayers, because their liturgy is very close to the Orthodox one.
By CA'Di LUCE * Confessions & Memories in Conversations with friends!/ It’s not a revolution—it’s a quiet evolution.about 16 hours ago in Confessions
Which one of the rituals reflects Christ more closely > the simplicity of the early Christians or the fullness of later tradition?!
I still do not see the difference between the two! Think of it like this: In the Catholic West, over the centuries, people started to treat the seven holy actions (baptism, communion, confession, etc.) almost like things that needed clear rules. For example: what exact words must be said, what counts as valid, who is allowed to do it, what happens if something goes wrong. It became a bit like a legal system: very organized, very defined, very precise.
By CA'Di LUCE * Confessions & Memories in Conversations with friends!/ It’s not a revolution—it’s a quiet evolution.about 16 hours ago in Confessions
Which one of the rituals reflects Christ more closely > the simplicity of the early Christians or the fullness of later tradition?!
hat are the “Holy Mysteries” in the Romanian Orthodox Church? In the Romanian Orthodox tradition, the Holy Mysteries are the seven sacred acts through which God gives His invisible grace to believers. They are the main ways Christ works in the Church to sanctify, heal, and guide people.
By CA'Di LUCE * Confessions & Memories in Conversations with friends!/ It’s not a revolution—it’s a quiet evolution.about 16 hours ago in Confessions
Word of the Day:枢要
Today's Top priority is Vocal... and apparently School. Well, I have no idea about that one. I will get the paper out but there is no room for actual important things. It is Sunday so... I am sure people wouldn't want to be bothered. But I can play Arya and do my list I guess. I have all the names written down.
By Kayla McIntoshabout 18 hours ago in Confessions
Intentional Relationship Culture Changing Modern Dating Expectations Among Young Adults
Modern dating is experiencing a paradigm shift with young adults embracing the culture of purposeful relationships. Rather than take romance lightly or blindly, a lot of people nowadays are more concerned with being clear, emotionally conscious, and intentional in their relationships. This change is reshaping the nature of how relationships start, evolve and maintain themselves in a digitalized world that is fast.
By Emeri Adamesabout 24 hours ago in Confessions
Slow Dating Trend Helping Singles Build Deeper Emotional Connections Today
The current dating culture is no longer about the instant-match and high-speed dating but now is more deliberate in nature, also referred to as slow dating. The trend allows single people to take time and learn more about emotional compatibility before committing. Slow dating is not about the number of dates, or the amount of swipeing done in the app, but about the quality, richness of emotions, and connection.
By Kellee Bernierabout 24 hours ago in Confessions
Gen Z Couples Setting Boundaries Around Privacy Communication And Social Media
Dating today has transformed significantly and Gen Z couples are leading the way in the redefinition of relationships in a digital-first world. In contrast to the norms of relationships that in most cases did not explicitly show expectations, Gen Z emphasizes explicit boundary-setting, in particular, regarding privacy and communication, as well as regarding social media use behavior. These limits are not regarded as restrictions, they are regarded as necessary devices of emotional health and the stability of relationships.
By Stella Johnson Loveabout 24 hours ago in Confessions
“If You’re Reading This, I Didn’t Make It”—The Letter That Changed Everything
It was on a quiet Tuesday morning last week when I woke up only to find a ordinary envelope at my doorstep. I almost threw it away.
By Matt De Levia day ago in Confessions