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St. Bernard applied the concept of bridal love in the Hebrew Bible's Song of Songs to a "mystical union" with Christ, wherein Jesus was bridegroom and the worshipper/church (humanity) was His bride. In this conception, Jesus’ love for humanity was manifested in his sacrifice on the cross, something that was reenacted everyday in the Eucharist.
Charity has two parts: love of God and love of man, which includes both love of one's neighbor and one's self. [7] In 1 Corinthians 13, Paul places the greatest emphasis on charity (love). "So faith, hope, love remain, these three; but the greatest of these is love." He describes it this way:
A plaque of the Alliance of the Hearts of Jesus and Mary under a cross. The Alliance of the Hearts of Jesus and Mary is a concept developed within the Catholic Church. This Holy Alliance refers to the spiritual connection between the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary, a concept emphasized by Pope John Paul II during his Angelus Address on September 15, 1985.
In fact, Jesus ... Maybe you're wondering how to pray or what you have to do to get into heaven. With all of life's questions, there is no better way to get answers than straight from the Bible.
In many French-speaking countries, Jean is a male name derived from the Old French Jehan (or Jahan). The female equivalent is Jeanne (French:) and derives from the Old French Jehanne.
In many Catholic communities the practice of the Holy Hour of meditation during the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament during the First Fridays is encouraged. [22] The Feast of the Sacred Heart is now a holy day in the Roman Catholic liturgical calendar, and is celebrated 19 days after Pentecost. The month of June is dedicated to the Sacred ...
The love of Christ is a central element of Christian belief and theology. [1] It refers to the love of Jesus Christ for humanity, the love of Christians for Christ, and the love of Christians for others. [2] These aspects are distinct in Christian teachings—the love for Christ is a reflection of His love for all people. [3]
Jesus at prayer in the Garden of Gethsemani. This doctrine is based on the writings of many Catholic spiritual writers through the centuries, of which the best known is the Imitation of Christ by Thomas a Kempis, one of the most widely read Christian spiritual books in existence.