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Icons: Between Belief and Doubt-Part 9
God does not “create” the Ten Commandments in Exodus. He proclaims them solemnly so that the people recognise them, not hear them for the first time. They are not only a covenant with Israel but a calling for all humanity. There is profound truth in what the human conscience naturally senses — and the Decalogue comes to confirm, clarify, and consecrate what was already planted in humanity from the beginning.
By CA'DE LUCE3 days ago in Confessions
Icons: Between Belief and Doubt-Part 9
The apostles as saints… ‘Built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets…’ (Ephesians 2:20). Yes! In the Old Testament, holiness comes from God’s choice and ritual consecration. In the New Testament, holiness becomes accessible to all believers through grace and life in Christ. It shifts from an external status to an inner transformation.
By CA'DE LUCE3 days ago in Confessions
Icons: Between Belief and Doubt-Part 8
If someone sees Christ as the only point of contact, then any other form of mediation feels unnecessary or even wrong. If someone sees the Church as a single living body that includes both the living and the departed, then asking for intercession feels natural.
By CA'DE LUCE3 days ago in Confessions
Icons: Between Belief and Doubt-Part 7
So does the Liturgy and the Eucharist exist only among Catholics and Orthodox? Not only! 😊 The Liturgy and the Eucharist are central in Orthodoxy and Catholicism, but forms of celebrating the Lord’s Supper also exist in other branches of Christianity — only the way they are understood and practiced differs. ✝️ Where are the Liturgy and the Eucharist found? Christian branch: Orthodox — complete Liturgy with real Eucharist (Body and Blood). Catholic — complete Liturgy with sacramental transubstantiation.
By CA'DE LUCE3 days ago in Confessions
Icons: Between Belief and Doubt-Part 6
During the Liturgy, the bread and wine are consecrated and become, in the Orthodox and Catholic faith, the Body and Blood of Christ — not symbolically, but really, mystically. What does the Eucharist signify? It is the bloodless sacrifice of Christ, repeated liturgically but unique in essence. It is the nourishment of the soul, which unites us with Christ and with the other members of the Church — His mystical Body. It is the source and summit of spiritual life: all the other Mysteries lead toward the Eucharist.
By CA'DE LUCE3 days ago in Confessions
Icons: Between Belief and Doubt
The origin and theological justification is based on the idea that God became incarnate in Christ, therefore He can be represented visually. Saint Paul says in Colossians 1:15 that Christ is ‘the image of the invisible God.’ In the Old Testament, God Himself commands the making of sacred images, such as the cherubim on the Ark of the Covenant (Exodus 25:18).
By CA'DE LUCE3 days ago in Confessions
Even If This Love Disappears from the World Tonight
Some films entertain us for a moment, while others leave a quiet mark on our hearts. Even If This Love Disappears from the World Tonight is one of those rare stories that stays with viewers long after the final scene. It is not just a romantic film—it is a touching reflection on love, memory, and the fleeting nature of life’s most meaningful moments. Directed by Takihisa Zeze, the film tells a gentle yet emotional story about two teenagers who discover love under unusual circumstances. Through their journey, the film explores an important question: what happens when love exists, but memory cannot hold onto it?
By Shoaib Afridi5 days ago in Confessions
