Bøger af James Cardinal Gibbons

A Retrospect Of Fifty Years V1 (1916) is a historical book written by James Cardinal Gibbons. The book takes the reader on a journey through the life of the author, who was a prominent Catholic figure in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the history of the Catholic Church in America, the author's personal experiences as a priest and bishop, and his reflections on the major events of his time. The book is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the author's life and career. Through his writing, Gibbons provides a unique perspective on the role of the Catholic Church in American society and the challenges faced by the Church during a period of significant social and political change. Overall, A Retrospect Of Fifty Years V1 is a fascinating and insightful read for anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church in America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Our Christian Heritage is a book written by James Cardinal Gibbons and first published in 1889. The book explores the history and development of Christianity, focusing on the Catholic Church and its impact on Western civilization. Gibbons discusses the early Church, the Reformation, and the role of Catholicism in shaping modern society. He also examines the relationship between church and state, the importance of religious freedom, and the challenges faced by the Church in the modern world. Throughout the book, Gibbons emphasizes the importance of Christian values and principles in shaping a just and moral society. Our Christian Heritage is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity and its impact on the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The book, "" The Faith of Our Fathers "" , has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies and hence the text is clear and readable.

Cardinal James Gibbons' famous and eloquent defense of Catholicism stands as one of the finest religious documents of his era, employing the Bible and devotional wisdom much more than arcane or complex theology.Writing in the 19th century, Cardinal Gibbons was moved to author this book after working for years in the priesthood. Seeking to remind readers of the vitality and merits of Catholicism, Gibbons attempts to both clarify the principles of the faith and spurn unjust criticisms. Religious concepts such as The Holy Trinity, and the important relationship the Bible has to the life of the church is investigated. The festivals and ritual sacraments that Catholics undertake, such as the taking of bread and wine to symbolize the flesh and the blood of Christ, are described in detail for their founding principles. Other traits of Catholicism, such as celibacy among the priesthood and the customs of matrimony, are explained.

Cardinal James Gibbons' famous and eloquent defense of Catholicism stands as one of the finest religious documents of his era, employing the Bible and devotional wisdom much more than arcane or complex theology.Writing in the 19th century, Cardinal Gibbons was moved to author this book after working for years in the priesthood. Seeking to remind readers of the vitality and merits of Catholicism, Gibbons attempts to both clarify the principles of the faith and spurn unjust criticisms. Religious concepts such as The Holy Trinity, and the important relationship the Bible has to the life of the church is investigated. The festivals and ritual sacraments that Catholics undertake, such as the taking of bread and wine to symbolize the flesh and the blood of Christ, are described in detail for their founding principles. Other traits of Catholicism, such as celibacy among the priesthood and the customs of matrimony, are explained.

CONTENTSThe Blessed Trinity, the Incarnation, etc.; Unity of the Church; Holiness of the Church; Catholicity; Apostolicity; Perpetuity of the Church; Infallible Authority of the Church; The Church and the Bible; The Primacy of Peter; The Supremacy of the Popes; Infallibility of the Popes; Temporal Power of the Popes - How They Acquired Temporal Power - Validity and Justice of Their Title - What the Popes Have Done for Rome; Invocation of Saints; Is it Lawful to Honor the Blessed Virgin Mary as a Saint, to Invoke her as an Intercessor, and to Imitate Her as a Model?; Sacred Images; Purgatory, and the Prayers for the Dead; Civil and Religious Liberty; Charges of Religious Persecution; Grace - The Sacraments - Original Sin - Baptism - Its Necessity - Its Effects - Manner of Baptizing; The Sacrament of Confirmation; The Holy Eucharist; Communion under One Kind; The Sacrifice of the Mass; The Use of Religious Ceremonies Dictated by Right Reason - Approved by Almighty God in the Old Law - Sanctioned by Jesus Christ in the New; Ceremonies of the Mass - The Missal - Latin Language - Lights - Flowers - Incense - Vestments; The Sacrament of Penance; Indulgences; Extreme Unction; The Priesthood; Celibacy of the Clergy; Matrimony