THE SERAPH

September 1997

 PUBLISHED WITH EPISCOPAL AUTHORIZATION

Vol. XVIII No. 1
EDITOR
Bishop Louis Vezelis, O.F.M.

PRODUCTION
Mr. Francis Y. No
Fr. Giles Butler, O.F.M.

CONTRIBUTORS
Rev. S.O. Park
Edward O'Shaughnessy

CIRCULATION
Fr. Giles Butler, O.F.M.

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In essentia - Unitas. In dubio - Libertas.
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Contents

  • Editorial
     According to the Archbishop Stephen Cardinal Kim of Soul Korea it would be an illusion (to believe in Angels) "because this is nothing more than the product of people's imagination". Is this statement trustworthy and according with what the Catholic Church teaches about the Angels. Why do we (Catholics) celebrate the feast of Saint Michael the Archangel? .
  • Catholic History
    In the ancient Church there was no one book answering to our missal. The service for Mass was contained in the Anthiphonary, Lectionary, book of the Gospels, and Sacramentary. Find out the history of the daily missal we use today. At the same time, learn what was the purpose of the sacred congregation of Cardinals de propaganda fide.
  • The Life of Christ
    Let Mgr. E. Le Camus guide you true the law of Moses concerning purification and substitution. Find out the meaning of these words spoken to Simon "Have confidence, yet a little while and my Messiah cometh; thou shalt not see death before thou hast seen Him".
  • The Bishop Speaks:
    Humility and obedience : The most fundamental virtues for a true Christian life. Preserve the soul from false faith.
  • Historical Sketch of Canonization:
    It takes about a month to prepare someone to be baptized; a life time to make a good catholic and a meticulous process to declare someone a Saint. Click here to know the Apostolic Process on Reputation in General in a declaration of a Saint.
  • What Was The Question?
    Q. There is a book being circulated which holds up to ridicule Arzchbishop Ngo Dinh Thuc.The author of this book claims that the Archbishop was insane when he consacrated bishops, and consequently, those consecrated are not valid bishops. Is it true?............. Anonymus, Ridgfield. CT.
  • Children's Page
    Let our 12 years old writer tell you who was St. Giles. Abbot.