Do Catholics really worship statues and live by rituals? Join Dan Burke and Melissa Elson in part five of their interview with Dr. Gerard Verschuuren about his book, Forty Anti-Catholic Lies to debunk these myths.
Topics/Questions Covered in the Show:
Do Catholics worship statues? Why did the Catholic Church include statues and stained glass in the its churches? What are icons and why are they important to Catholics, especially the Eastern rites? Do Catholics live by rituals? What are rituals and why is there a negative connotation associated with rituals? Rituals are required in the Old Testament. Are rituals ever empty of meaning and purpose? What is the difference between rituals and routine?Resources:
Spiritualdirection.com - website Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation Sophia Institute Press Forty Anti-Catholic Lies by Dr. Gerard Verschuuren Questions? Send an e-mail to Questions@myavila.com or call 818-646-7729. Please leave your name, location, and question(s).