Does the Catholic Church discourage reading the Bible?

Does the Catholic Church discourage reading the Bible?

Canon David Gibbons addresses the myth that Catholics are discouraged from reading the Bible. Ambassadors for Christ is a Catholic apologetics project, designed to equip you with a deeper understanding of your faith, so you can confidently answer questions and be a joyful witness for the Lord Jesus and his Church. Find out more about Ambassadors for Christ at https://rcaos.org.uk/mission/ambassadors-for-christ/ [https://rcaos.org.uk/mission/ambassadors-for-christ/] Canon David Gibbons is the parish priest at Sacred Heart Wimbledon: https://www.sacredheartwimbledon.org.uk [https://www.sacredheartwimbledon.org.uk].

Do Catholics worship relics?

Fr Stephen Langridge, the Parish Priest of St Elizabeth of Portugal in Richmond, answers the question: "Do Catholics worship relics?" Ambassadors for Christ is a Catholic apologetics project, designed to equip you with a deeper understanding of your faith, so you can confidently answer questions and be a joyful witness for the Lord Jesus and his Church. Find out more about Ambassadors for Christ at https://rcaos.org.uk/mission/ambassadors-for-christ/ [https://rcaos.org.uk/mission/ambassadors-for-christ/] St Elizabeth of Portugal's parish website: https://www.catholicrichmond.org/ [https://www.catholicrichmond.org/]

Do Catholics worship statues and icons?

Father Dermott O'Gorman addresses the myth that Catholics worship statues and icons. Ambassadors for Christ is a Catholic apologetics project, designed to equip you with a deeper understanding of your faith, so you can confidently answer questions and be a joyful witness for the Lord Jesus and his Church. Find out more about Ambassadors for Christ at rcaos.og.uk/ambassadorsforchrist Fr Dermott is the Director of Youth for the Archdiocese of Southwark. Find out more about the Southwark Catholic Youth Service here: https://www.rcsouthwark.co.uk/mission/southwark-catholic-youth-service/ [https://www.rcsouthwark.co.uk/mission/southwark-catholic-youth-service/]

Why do Catholics believe in apostolic succession?

What is the apostolic succession and is there really an unbroken chain in the Catholic Church between bishops and the apostles of Jesus Christ? Fr Joe Owusu-Ansah explains that the Catholic Church is built on the foundation of the apostles and held together by the cornerstone, Jesus Christ, through the life-giving action of the Holy Spirit. Ambassadors for Christ is a Catholic apologetics project, designed to equip you with a deeper understanding of your faith, so you can confidently answer questions and be a joyful witness for the Lord Jesus and his Church. Find out more about Ambassadors for Christ at rcaos.og.uk/ambassadorsforchrist Fr Joe is the Sub-Dean at St George's Cathedral, Southwark: https://www.stgeorgescathedral.org.uk/ [https://www.stgeorgescathedral.org.uk/]

Why do Catholics sit, stand and kneel during Mass?

The significance of the rubrics of the Catholic liturgy is explained by Canon David Gibbons. Ambassadors for Christ is a Catholic apologetics project, designed to equip you with a deeper understanding of your faith, so you can confidently answer questions and be a joyful witness for the Lord Jesus and his Church. Find out more about Ambassadors for Christ at rcaos.og.uk/ambassadorsforchrist Canon David Gibbons is the parish priest at Sacred Heart Wimbledon: https://www.sacredheartwimbledon.org.uk [https://www.sacredheartwimbledon.org.uk].