The Faith We Profess

by Vaghi, Peter J.

• ISBN13: 9781594711770
• ISBN10: 1594711771
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-09-01
• Publisher: Ave Maria Pr

Summary

This fascinating summary of Catholic beliefs examines the Apostles' Creed as both a treasury of faith and an invitation to entrust oneself more completely to God. Lifelong Catholics and inquirers alike will find a simple introduction to the faith blended with scripture, wisdom from the saints, literature, and personal anecdotes. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. ix
An Introduction to the Apostles' Creed	p. 1
Prologue: Pursued by the Hound of Heaven	p. 7
I Believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and Earth	p. 17
I Believe in Jesus Christ, His Only Son, Our Lord	p. 45
He Was Conceived by the Power of the Holy Spirit, and Born of the Virgin Mary	p. 55
He Suffered Under Pontius Pilate, Was Crucified, Died, and Was Buried	p. 61
He Descended Into Hell. On the Third Day He Rose Again	p. 73
He Ascended Into Heaven, and Is Seated at the Right Hand of the Father	p. 83
He Will Come Again to Judge the Living and the Dead	p. 89
I Believe in the Holy Spirit	p. 93
The Holy Catholic Church, the Communion of Saints	p. 103
The Forgiveness of Sins	p. 119
The Resurrection of the Body	p. 123
And the Life Everlasting	p. 129
Abbreviations	p. 137
References	p. 141
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