Hello Rosary lovers! In this post we will explore the question: why do Catholics love Mary? Modern Christianity: Mary is Absent Before I became interested in Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity, I never gave any thought to Mary. Mary didn’t feature at all in my relationship with Jesus Christ. Never once did I ever pray to…
Is Praying the Rosary a Form of Meditation?
Hello there my Rosary-loving friends! There is a lot being said today about meditation as a great means of self-improvement. In this post, we will look at the question: is praying the Rosary a form of meditation? What the Rosary is Designed to Do to the Mind The short answer is, yes, the daily recitation…
What is ‘Theotokos’?
Hello Rosary Lovers! In this post we will ask: What is ‘Theotokos’? Greek word First of all, ‘Theotokos’ is an ancient Greek word which means literally ‘carrier of God’ or ‘God-bearer’. As a sort of paraphrase, it means ‘Mother of God’. It is a title which exclusively refers to Mary in Christian theology. ‘Theotokos’ is…
What is the Eastern Orthodox Church?
Hello Rosary Lovers! In this post, we are going to do something a bit different. We are going to ask: What is the Eastern Orthodox Church? My Experience of Eastern Orthodoxy Before I became Catholic, I very seriously considered becoming Greek Orthodox. At the beginning of 2017, I realised that Protestant Christianity was based on…
What is the Catholic Church?
Hello there Rosary Lovers! In this post we will explore that awesome question: What is the Catholic Church? This is a huge question, and one which we could take many posts to answer. Here’s my attempt in one post. Enjoy! The Catholic Church is True There are many faiths and many different forms of Christianity.…
Why I Converted to the Catholic Church
Hello Rosary Lovers! In this post I will explain why I converted to the Catholic Church. My early experiences of faith and doubt My journey to the Catholic Church was a long one. I was baptised Anglican when I was 3 and spent the early years of my life in an independent Pentecostal fellowship. Throughout…