annunciation catholic church

Why do some people believe this when there is historical evidence and artifacts that prove Catholic teaching and worship go further back than the fourth century. For example, early veneration of the Blessed Virgin is documented in Roman Catacombs, where Christians were hiding in times of persecution and which became burial grounds after Christianity was accepted as a religion. In the catacombs, paintings show the Blessed Virgin with her son. More unusual and indicating the burial ground of Saint Peter excavations in the crypt of St Peters discovered a very early fresco of Mary together with Saint Peter. The Roman Priscilla catacombs depict the oldest Marian paintings from the middle of the second century. Mary is shown with a child on her lap, a standing man with tunic left hand a book right hand a star over his head symbol of messiahs Priscilla also has a medallion of the annunciation.

Ignorance and/or anti-Catholicism.

In about 33 C.E., the early Christian Church was born on Pentecost when the Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles and disciples.

This same Church has referred to itself as the “Catholic Church” at least since 107 C.E. (about 10 years after the last book of the New Testament was written), when the Greek term "Katholikos" (meaning universal) appears in the Letter of St. Ignatius of Antioch to the Smyrnaeans:

"Wherever the bishop appear, there let the multitude be; even as wherever Christ Jesus is, there is the Catholic Church."

http://www.earlychristianwritings.com/te xt/ignatius-smyrnaeans-hoole.html

We do not know how long they had been using the term "Catholic" before it was included in this letter.

All of this was long before the Council of Nicea and the Nicene Creed from 325 C.E. which states, "We believe in one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church."

http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/07644a.h tm

With love in Christ.

2009-01-13 10:38:16 by Jed S

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I'm a member of an Orthodox Church and during our Liturgy, prior to the reading of the Epistle and the Gospel, we say a few prayers one of which is called the Troparion. It varies from day to day, basically it glorifies a Saint, etc.

On the Feast Day of the Annunciation, for example, it is as follows:

"Today is the beginning of our salvation, the revelation of the eternal mystery! The Son of God becomes the Son of the Virgin as Gabriel announces teh coming of Grace. Together with him let us cry to the Theotokos: Rejoice, O Full of Grace, the Lord is with you."

Is there any equivalent during the Mass? Or something similar such as the text is unique to that particular day? If so, what is that section called so I may find the text on the internet.

The reason I ask is because I have a godson to be baptized that day and both Churches celebrate the Annunciation that day. I would like to include the text of our Troparion and the Roman Catholic equivalent with my gift.

The Introit hymn/psalm is usually specific to the day. The Graduale and Alleluia (outside of Lent) change as well.

Some feasts (major ones) have a longer Sequence Hymn - very similar to the Troparions you mention.

The "Gradual" and "Tract" (as this is during Lent, and Alleluia is not sung in any way) are done between the Epistle and Gospel in a Traditional Catholic Mass,

Look up Gradual. Alleluia. Sequence or "sequentia" in Latin.

Here are the proper Introit, Gradual, Tract (replaces the Alleluia verse) for Annunciation:

Annunciation
of the Lord:
Rorate caeli... Caeli
enarrant
GR. Tollite portas
TR. Audi, filia
Ave Maria... et
benedictus
Ecce virgo

Any decent RCC Priest will let you include the Troparian.

2007-02-26 16:52:23 by on_the_bb

In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost
(Matt 28:19; cf. John 14:13-14; Acts 2:21)

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sin, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.
Lev 5:5; Neh 1:5-9; Dan 9:3-19; James 5:16)


Our Father, who art in heaven hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
(Matt 6:9-13; cf. Luke 11:2-4; Mark 14:36; Gal 4:6)


Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. (Luke 2:14; cf. Rev 4:11; 5:11-14)



O my Jesus, forgive us of our sins. Save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls into heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.


Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. (Luke 1:28)
Blessed art thou among women (Luke 1:41-42a,Luke 1:48),
Blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus (Luke 1:42b)
Holy Mary, Mother of God (Luke 1:43)
Pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen (Luke 2:35, John 2:3-5)


The Joyful Mysteries
(Mondays and Saturdays)
1. The Annunciation (Luke 1:26-38) [Spiritual fruit - Humility]
2. The Visitation (Luke 1: 39-56) [Spiritual fruit - Love of Neighbor]
3. The Nativity (Luke 2:1-20) [Spiritual fruit - Poverty of Spirit]
4. The Presentation (Luke 2:21-38) [Spiritual fruit - Purity of mind & body]
5. The Finding of Jesus in the Temple (Luke 2:41-52) [Spiritual fruit - Obedience ]

The Luminous Mysteries or Mysteries of Light
(Thursdays) see Rosarium Virginis Mariae
1. Jesus' Baptism in the Jordan (II Corinthians 5:21, Matthew 3:17 and parallels) [Spiritual fruit - Gratitude for the gift of Faith]
2. Jesus' self-manifestation at the wedding of Cana (John 2:1- 12) [Spiritual fruit - Fidelity]
3. Jesus' proclamation of the Kingdom of God, with His call to conversion (Mark 1:15, Mark 2:3-13; Luke 7:47- 48, John 20:22-23) [Spiritual fruit - Desire for Holiness]
4. Jesus' Transfiguration (Luke 9:35 and parallels) [Spiritual fruit - Spiritual Courage]
5. Jesus' institution of the Eucharist, as the sacramental expression of the Paschal Mystery. (Luke 24:13-35 and parallels, 1 Corinthians 11:24-25) [Spiritual fruit - Love of our Eucharistic Lord]

The Sorrowful Mysteries
(Tuesdays and Fridays)
1. The Agony in the Garden (Matthew 26:36-46, Luke 22:39-46) [Spiritual fruit - God's will be done]
2. The Scourging at the Pillar (Matthew 27:26, Mark 15:15, John 19:1) [Spiritual fruit - Mortification of the senses]
3. The Crowning with Thorns (Matthew 27:27-30, Mark 15:16-20, John 19:2) [Spiritual fruit - Reign of Christ in our heart]
4. The Carrying of the Cross (Matthew 27:31-32, Mark 15:21, Luke 23:26-32, John 19:17) [Spiritual fruit - Patient bearing of trials]
5. The Crucifixion (Matthew 27:33-56, Mark 15:22-39, Luke 23:33-49, John 19:17-37) [Spiritual fruit - Pardoning of Injuries]

The Glorious Mysteries
(Wednesdays and Sundays)
1.The Resurrection (Matthew 28:1-8, Mark 16:1-18, Luke 24:1-12, John 20:1-29) [Spiritual fruit - Faith]
2. The Ascension (Mark 16:19-20, Luke 24:50-53, Acts 1:6-11) [Spiritual fruit - Christian Hope]
3. The Descent of the Holy Ghost (Acts 2:1-13) [Spiritual fruit - Gifts of the Holy Spirit]
4. The Assumption [Spiritual fruit - To Jesus through Mary]
5. The Coronation [Spiritual fruit - Grace of Final Perseverance]

Indeed. I mean, NONE of what the Catholics pray is Scriptural...except for all the stuff you mentioned, of course. Wait...all that stuff is the basis of the Rosary, isn't it? ;)

Edit: I'm sorry, I misread your question. I thought it said, "Why don't Catholics pray the Gospel?" Oops...I'm not awake yet, despite the fact I've been awake for three hours.

It's just amazing to me that many Protestants don't think the Rosary is Scriptural, when in fact, it's ALL Scriptural, though it wasn't called the Rosary until later.

2008-08-10 06:25:54 by tebone0315

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Ok well its about religion,
I have to do an assessment about the Annunciation (which is when Mary got visited by the angel Gabriel to tell her that she was pregnant with Jesus) and i need a REALLY GOOD introduction explaining about why the annunciation is very important in the Catholic church. plz i really need help!!!

have you herd about the story about jesus and how the angel came to tell mary the she was pregant with a baby. lots of people believe this happened and you may not but you should respect the belifs.

2008-09-09 01:11:18 by Jesska

1. Saint Michael" redirects here. For other uses, see Saint Michael (disambiguation).
For Roman Catholic views and prayers, see: St. Michael: Roman Catholic traditions and views.

Guido Reni's archangel Michael (in the Capuchin church of Santa Maria della Concezione, Rome, 1636) tramples Satan. A mosaic of the same painting decorates St. Michael's Altar within St. Peter's Basilica.Michael (Hebrew: מִיכָאֵל‎, Micha'el or Mîkhā'ēl; Greek: Μιχαήλ, Mikhaḗl; Latin: Michael or Míchaël; Arabic: ميخائيل‎, Mikhaḗl) is an archangel in Jewish, Christian and Islamic tradition. He is viewed as the field commander of the Army of God. He is mentioned by name in the Book of Daniel,[1] the Book of Jude[2] and the Book of Revelation.[3] In the book of Daniel, Michael appears as "one of the chief princes"[1] who in Daniel's vision comes to the angel Gabriel's aid in his contest with the angel of Persia (Dobiel), and is also described there as the advocate of Israel and "great prince who stands up for the children of your [Daniel's] people".[4]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_(ar changel)

2. 'Gavriel' redirects here. For other uses, see Gabriel (disambiguation).

Annunciation (1475–1480), Leonardo da Vinci—Gabriel appears to the virgin Mary.In Abrahamic religions, Gabriel (Hebrew: גַּבְרִיאֵל, Modern Gavriʼel Tiberian Gaḇrîʼēl; Latin: Gabrielus; Greek: Γαβριήλ, Gabriēl; Arabic: جبريل, Jibrīl or جبرائيل Jibrail; Aramaic: Gabri-el, "God is my strong man/hero"[1]) is an angel who serves as a messenger from God. Based on two passages in the Gospel of Luke, many Christians and Muslims believe Gabriel to have foretold the births of both John the Baptist and Jesus.

Islam further believes he was the medium through whom God revealed the Qur'an to Muhammad, and that he sent a message to most prophets, if not all, revealing their obligations. He is called the chief of the four favoured angels and the spirit of truth, and in some views is a personification of the Holy Spirit.[2][3] Gabriel is also mentioned in Bahá'í Faith texts, specifically in Bahá'u'lláh's mystical work Seven Valleys. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabriel

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Michael and Gabriel are male names if I'm not mistaken. So they're not genderless then? Angels that is?

Male connotes sexuality. Angels are not sexual in nature:

"Jesus replied, "You are in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God. At the resurrection people will neither marry nor be given in marriage; they will be like the angels in heaven." "
Matthew 22:29-30

Every angel that appears in the Bible that resembles a man is always described as resembling a male adult. Some are described having human characteristics and characteristics that are not like a human, such as wings and four faces, feet like a calf's feet - such as the Seraphim of Isaiah Chapter 6 or the Cherubim of Ezekiel Chapters 1. Never are they described as resembling a woman or a child.
A eunuch is also asexual, yet resembles a male and is called by the name of a male.
Resemblance to a male does not constitute exact likeness.
Adam was first formed, after the Image of God; and out of him God made Eve; not the other way around.

2009-12-25 20:16:02 by kooties_2000