"Whoever wants to stand alone without the support of a master and guide will be like the tree that stands alone in a field without a proprietor. No matter how much the tree bears, passers-by will pick the fruit before it ripens. "

St John of the Cross, OCD - Doctor of the Church

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"Does our conduct correspond with our Faith?"

The Cure D'Ars

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"God gives us some things, as the beginning of faith, even when we do not pray. Other things, such as perseverance, he has only provided for those who pray."

St Augustine

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FROM THE "PENNY CATECHISM"
     

re Article 3 of Apostle's Creed
47.

What is the third article of the Creed?
 

The third article of the Creed is, 'who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary'.
 
48. What does the third article mean?

 

IThe third article means that God the Son took a Body and Soul like ours, in the womb of the Blessed Virgin Mary, by the power of the Holy Spirit.
 
  49. Had Jesus Christ any father on earth?
 
 

Jesus Christ had no father on earth: St. Joseph was only his guardian or foster-father.
 
50. Where was our Saviour born?
 

Our Saviour was born in a stable at Bethlehem.
 
51.  On what day was our Saviour born?
 

Our Saviour was born on Christmas Day.